In Weld County and Greeley Court, saying threats or taking actions against a loved one so they are in fear of severe bodily injury or death, can result in a Domestic Violence charge of Menacing. If you are facing a Menacing charge, you will need an experienced and affordable Domestic Violence criminal defense attorney to help you navigate your case and fight for your rights. Below the O’Malley Law Office lawyers discuss Menacing and what you should know, when facing a Menacing charge in Fort Collins, Colorado click here.
Definition of Domestic Violence Menacing, C.R.S. 18-3-206, in Greeley, Colorado
The definition of Menacing, C.R.S. 18-3-206, in Greeley is:
This charge is Domestic Violence when done between two persons who have been in an intimate relationship with one another.
What is the Weld County Definition of “Knowingly” and “Serious Bodily Injury” in Menacing, C.R.S. 18-3-206?
If you are faced with a Menacing charge, in Weld County, it is important to understand the definitions of the words that are in the charge. Two definitions you should know are “Knowingly” and “Serious Bodily Injury.”
“Knowingly” is defined as: a when a person acts “knowingly” or “willfully”, with respect to a result of his conduct, when he is aware that his conduct is practically certain to cause the result.
“Serious Bodily Injury” is defined as: bodily injury which, either at the time of the actual injury or at a later time, involves a substantial risk of death, a substantial risk of serious permanent disfigurement, a substantial risk of protracted loss or impairment of the function of any part or organ of the body, or breaks, fractures, or burns of the second or third degree.
Punishment and Sentence in Greeley, Colorado for Menacing
The sentence for Menacing in Greeley, comes under one of two possibilities. The first is a class 3 misdemeanor, with punishment of up to 6 months in the Weld County Jail, and a fine of $50-$750. The sentence and punishment become significantly more severe if a deadly weapon was used during the crime. The sentence then becomes a class 5 felony with penalties of 1-3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections, and a fine of $1,000-$100,000.
In Weld County, Colorado, What is a “Deadly Weapon” in C.R.S. 18-3-206?
In Weld County, Colorado, a “Deadly Weapon” is a gun, knife, or any other object capable of killing or inflicting substantial bodily harm. This wildcard “any other object” can include ordinary objects such as rocks, a stick, a bottle, a pipe, wrench, lamp or brick. It is also important to note that in a Menacing charge, the defendant does not actually have to possess a “Deadly Weapon.” The mere threat of the use of a “Deadly Weapon” or leading a victim to believe that the defendant is armed with a “Deadly Weapon,” is enough for charging with a felony.
If you or someone you love has been arrested for Misdemeanor Menacing or Felony 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 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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