Assault in the Third Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-204, is charged in Greeley and throughout Weld County when one person renders non-serious bodily injury to another. By that definition, it doesn’t take much to be charged with Third Degree Assault in Colorado. All you have to do to be charged with this offense is cause pain to another person. Unfortunately, for how easy it is to be charged with 3rd Degree Assault, conviction of this crime can still result in stiff penalties – including Weld County Jail time. If you have been charged, don’t wait to contact a top criminal defense lawyer to represent you at the Weld County Courts.
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Blog Navigation: 1. Colorado’s Law on Assault in the Third Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-204 2. 3rd Degree Assault Examples in Greeley 3. Weld County Jail Time + Fines for Third Degree Assault in Weld County |
1. Colorado’s Law on Assault in the Third Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-204
Colorado’s law on Assault in the Third Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-204, is as follows:
(a) The person knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person or with criminal negligence the person causes bodily injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon; or
(b) The person, with intent to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm another person whom the actor knows or reasonably should know to be a peace officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical care provider, or an emergency medical service provider, causes the other person to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, urine, feces, saliva, mucus, vomit, or toxic, caustic, or hazardous material by any means, including throwing, tossing, or expelling the fluid or material.
Assault in the Third Degree is most often charged for a violation of subsection (1) (a): causing non-serious bodily injury to another person. Bodily injury includes minor injury – minor cuts, bruises, or even pain without leaving any marks behind. Alternatively, Third Degree Assault can also include forcing a first responder, such as a Greeley Police Officer, to come into contact with a bodily fluid or hazardous material with the intent to harass or alarm them.
2. 3rd Degree Assault Examples in Greeley
Examples of 3rd Degree Assault in Greeley include the following scenarios:
- Janine is in an argument with her husband Richard when she suddenly slaps him. After Richard calls the Greeley Police, Janine is charged with Third Degree Assault and given a Domestic Violence sentence enhancer.
- Ezra is walking in downtown Greeley when he sees a Weld County Sheriff’s Deputy. Wanting to freak the Deputy out, Ezra approaches him and spits in his face.
- Olivia is chopping vegetables in the kitchen when her roommate Thea sneaks up on and surprises her. In her surprise, Olivia accidentally cuts Thea with the knife. The cut is minor, but Olivia is still charged with 3rd Degree Assault.
3. Weld County Jail Time + Fines for Third Degree Assault in Weld County
As a class 1 misdemeanor, Third Degree Assault is punishable by up to 364 days in the Weld County Jail and a fine of up to $1,000. For an offense that is usually charged for unintentional behavior resulting in minor pain or injury, the consequences for a conviction of this offense can be severe. This is especially in light of the fact that you will have a criminal record that cannot be sealed for 3 years after you are released from the Weld County Court’s jurisdiction. If you have been charged with 3rd Degree Assault, don’t wait, and contact a top criminal defense lawyer today to protect your future from costly penalties like these.
Have you been charged with Assault in the Third Degree? Be smart, and exercise your right to stay silent – never talk to the Greeley Police or Weld County Sheriff. Then get in contact with a criminal lawyer with decades of experience at the O’Malley Law Office today at 970-616-6009 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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