Have you been falsely accused of Reckless Endangerment in Weld County? You will need to hire a Reckless Endangerment Lawyer / criminal defense lawyer who can help you navigate the charges. As the seasons change and snow starts to fly you could find yourself faced with Reckless Endangerment charges for what happens on the slopes. Recently, two snowboarders from Summit County found this out the hard way. The two men were snowboarding above a service road near the Eisenhower-Johnson tunnel when an avalanche occurred. After carefully avoiding the avalanche, the snowboarders called 911 and reported it. They were also on scene to help the first responders with the avalanche, and gave over bodycam footage as well as reported what they saw. They are now facing charges of Reckless Endangerment, for having known the dangers of causing an avalanche and still proceeding to snowboard – causing the dangerous avalanche. Knowing the criminal charges you are faced with is important. If you are facing a Reckless Endangerment charge, read below or call the O’Malley Law Offices to talk to a defense lawyer who can answer your questions.
Reckless Endangerment Defined in Greeley, Colorado, C.R.S. 18-3-208
Reckless Endangerment is defined in Greeley Colorado, C.R.S. 18-3-208, as:
It is important to note that even if no injury results from the situation, Reckless Endangerment can still be charged. If an unsafe situation has been created by you, there could be good reason for a charge. So, even though the avalanche did not hurt anyone, the potential for it to have caused harm was there, which is why the men were charged with Reckless Endangerment. Their moment of fun exposed others to serious injury.
In Weld County, What is the Sentence for a Reckless Endangerment Conviction?
When you are convicted of a Reckless Endangerment charge in Weld County, it is a class 3 misdemeanor. A class 3 misdemeanor is punishable with a fine of $50 – 750, and up to 6 months in the Weld County Jail or probation. You can also expect community service and court costs.
What are Examples of Reckless Endangerment in Greeley, Colorado or at the University of Northern Colorado?
Some common examples of Reckless Endangerment in Greeley and at the University of Northern Colorado are:
- Leaving a child in a hot car (plus a Child Abuse charge)
- Firing a gun into a crowd or with a risky backstop
- Dropping a rock off a bridge or overpass
- Failing to stop at a red light at a high rate of speed
- Knowingly omitting safety procedures and placing people at risk
- Leaving a fire unattended in the forest
Reckless Endangerment Charge Defenses in Weld County
Some common defenses to a Reckless Endangerment charge in Weld County can be:
- No risk of serious bodily harm was there
- Your actions were an accident and not intentional
- You or any other reasonable person would not know that the conduct would create risk
Falsely accused of a Reckless Endangerment charge in Greeley, Weld County or on the University of Northern Colorado campus? Contact our experienced Reckless Endangerment lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office today for help with your case. Avoid talking to the Greeley Police. They are not your friend and are not going to help you. They will be polite and nice in order to get you to talk. Call 970-616-6009 to speak with one of our skilled criminal defense attorneys in the Greeley and Weld County areas today. Together, we can protect your future.
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