Sometimes, taking public transportation can be a real pain. For one man in Broomfield, it was apparently more than just a nuisance – it was a violence inducing event. According to the news report, the man had been traveling on the RTD bus and had fallen asleep. The bus driver woke him up to ask him about his destination and this seemed to upset the man. He turned around and punched the RTD bus driver, causing him to bleed. The man has not been caught as of yet, but the surveillance video showing his face and tattoos has been released. Once the man is caught, he will be charged with 3rd Degree Assault.
Weld County Assault in the Third Degree Lawyer: What is the Definition of Third Degree Assault?
The Colorado law definition of 3rd Degree Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-204 – is:
(a) The person knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person or with criminal negligence the person causes bodily injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon; or
(b) The person, with intent to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm another person whom the actor knows or reasonably should know to be a peace officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical care provider, or an emergency medical service provider, causes the other person to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, saliva, mucus, vomit, or toxic, caustic, or hazardous material by any means, including throwing, tossing, or expelling the fluid or material.
Because the man caused the bus driver bodily injury, he is facing the 3rd Degree Assault charge. Bodily injury in Greeley, Fort Lupton, and Fort Morgan, includes any physical, mental, or emotional pain. So, all an alleged victim needs to do is allege that they felt some pain and this crime will be get charged.
Have you been charged with 3rd Degree Assault? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Have you been charged with 3rd Degree Assault? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Greeley 3rd Degree Assault Lawyer: What is the Punishment / Sentence for Third Degree Assault?
As a class 1 misdemeanor and extraordinary risk crime, 3rd Degree Assault is subject to an extended modified sentence range. Instead of the usual 6 to 18 months in the Weld, Morgan, or Logan County Jail, 3rd Degree Assault is punishable by 6 to 24 months in the Weld County Jail and up to $5,000 in fines. If you are facing these charges, we can help you. We always get our clients the best possible outcome.
If you or someone you love has been arrested for or charged with 3rd Degree Assault or being held in the Greeley / Weld County Jail, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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