Reckless Endangerment is charged in Greeley and Weld County when a person is accused of acting in a way that creates a risk of serious injury to another person. Two 18-year-olds were recently charged with this crime after a homeowner reported their house had been hit by gunfire. According to the report, law enforcement found at least 5 bullet holes in the home when they arrived on the scene. Upon a search of the area, two 18-year-olds were located. They admitted to shooting at a target on a cinderblock in another backyard. The trajectory lines up with the house that was hit. Officers also noted that the teens smelled of alcohol and one tried to hide the gun under the porch when law enforcement arrived in the area. If this had occurred in Colorado, the teens would likely be facing charges of Reckless Endangerment and Prohibited Use of a Weapon.
Weld County Reckless Endangerment Lawyer: How is Reckless Endangerment Charged in Colorado?
The Weld County, Colorado law definition of Reckless Endangerment – C.R.S. 18-3-208 – is:
Obviously, shooting a gun in a residential area without the proper precautions is an action that creates a substantial risk of someone getting seriously injured. Under Colorado law, ‘serious bodily injury’ is defined as:
The bullets hitting the home caused a risk of someone in the home suffering a gunshot wound, which is specifically covered in the serious bodily injury definition.
Penalty for Reckless Endangerment in Milliken and Evans
In Milliken, Evans, and across Colorado, Reckless Endangerment is a class 2 misdemeanor. This level misdemeanor is punishable by up to 120 days in the Weld County Jail along with fines and fees.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Reckless Endangerment, 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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