Menacing is charged in Greeley and Weld County when a person is accused of threatening another and putting them in fear of injury. While Menacing can be charged as a misdemeanor, it is a felony crime when a firearm, knife or bludgeon is involved. A Colorado man was recently arrested for this crime after he was confronted about his activity in a restaurant bathroom. According to the report, the man had come in multiple days in a row and took an extended amount of time in the bathroom each time. When confronted by an employee, a fight ensued and the man ended up wielding a knife and threatening the staff and patrons of the restaurant. Law enforcement was able to contact the man outside the restaurant and arrested the man.
Weld County Menacing Lawyer: Definition of Menacing in Colorado
The Weld County, Colorado law definition of Menacing – C.R.S. 18-3-206 – is:
Because the man waved a knife around, he would be facing the felony charge.
Sentence for Menacing in Johnstown and Milliken
In Johnstown, Milliken and across Colorado, class 1 misdemeanor Menacing is punishable by up to 364 days in the Larimer County Jail and up to $1,000 in fines. The penalty for the class 5 felony Menacing charge is 1 to 3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to $100,000 in fines.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Menacing, 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 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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