Whenever someone loses their life, law enforcement wants to hold someone responsible, especially if they think is will help give the family some closure. This is especially true when it is a child who passes away. At least, that seems to be the case with the news article I read today. A man was charged with 2nd Degree Murder but ended up being convicted of (what would equate to) Criminally Negligent Homicide because of his dogs. According to the report, a woman was walking with her 4-year-old son, when the boy was attacked by four dogs. The dogs’ owner was not home at the time, but was ultimately held responsible because the dogs weren’t under control. While the dog owner’s attorney argued that it was a terrible accident, the jury felt the man owned some responsibility and found him guilty of the murder related charge.
Weld County Criminally Negligent Homicide Attorney: What is the Definition of Criminally Negligent Homicide?
The Colorado law definition of Criminally Negligent Homicide – C.R.S. 18-3-105 – is:
Some key words to note in this statute are ‘unintentional killing.’ There was no motive or malice here. The man was convicted because the child died due to his ineffectual method of containing what proved to be dangerous animals. I don’t believe that the man knew his dogs were capable of such violent behavior. But, we have to remember, animals are animals and sometimes their nature takes over and the results can be such a tragedy.
Have you been charged with Murder, Manslaughter, or Criminally Negligent Homicide? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Have you been charged with Murder, Manslaughter, or Criminally Negligent Homicide? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Greeley Homicide and Murder Attorney: What is the Penalty for Criminally Negligent Homicide?
In Greeley, Berthoud, and Fort Lupton, Criminally Negligent Homicide is a class 5 felony, which is punishable by 1 to 3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to $100,000 in fines. If you are being held responsible for someone’s accidental death, don’t leave your future up to chance. You need an experienced defense attorney to fight for you and your future. At the O’Malley Law Office, we have your best interest at heart and will fight tirelessly for you.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide in Weld, Logan, or Lincoln County, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 immediately. Together, we can protect your future.
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