Young people in Weld County can be charged for Reckless Endangerment when they create an unsafe situation for others. These teens will likely need an attorney if their town decides to begin prosecuting their little game of chicken they have been playing with the local drivers. A group of teens has been continuously riding their bicycles recklessly in traffic. One man reports that one boy did a wheelie toward his car on a busy street. If this behavior continues, local law enforcement is likely to enact a law allowing them to seize bikes from those who are not following road and traffic laws. If Weld County Sheriff deputies caught teens doing this, the bike riders would likely be charged with Reckless Endangerment as a Juvenile Crime.
What is Reckless Endangerment in Greeley?
In Greeley, it is considered Reckless Endangerment, C.R.S. 18-3-208, when:
This crime is applicable to many situations. Clearly, it is applicable to riding one’s bicycle. A person can be charged with Reckless Endangerment and Reckless Driving. If your child is present for the incident, you could face Reckless Endangerment and Child Abuse. Another popular pairing is Reckless Endangerment and Illegal Discharge of a Weapon.
What is the Sentence for Reckless Endangerment in Dacono and Erie?
In Dacono and Erie, Reckless Endangerment is sentenced as a class 3 misdemeanor. This means the defendant could face up to 6 months in the Weld County Jail and a fine of up to $750. Fortunately, if this is an isolated incident, and defendant does not have any prior convictions, it is likely that the penalties will be even less, with the help of a determined lawyer.
We have helped many clients get their Reckless Endangerment cases pled to a deferred judgment and sentence or an unsupervised probation sentence. With the help of an experienced defense attorney, your case has these same possibilities.
Taking Risks in Weld County
Generally, most Weld County people would agree that risk is a part of everyday life. We take risks when we get in our car and drive to work or the grocery stores. We take risks when we go to a new city or state or country. They are taken when we sign any sort of binding documents. Life is full of risk, and some are worth taking, and others aren’t. Pulling a wheelie on a busy street, toward an oncoming car, might not be a risk worth taking. But, a lapse in judgement or a moment without thinking shouldn’t condemn a person to suffer a lifetime. If you’re accused of Reckless Endangerment, make sure you are not entering the case alone. Hire a trusted Reckless Endangerment defense lawyer who will fight for your freedom.
ACCUSED OF RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?
Be sure to exercise your right to remain silent, and call the Reckless Endangerment defense attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office.
Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to meet with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Weld County and the Greeley area for a free consultation.
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