Vehicular Assault is charged in Weld County when a collision occurs and someone has a serious bodily injury. This is exactly what happened mere minutes after a woman paid her bar tab. An elderly woman had just finished her fourth martini when she paid her tab and left to her SUV at 4:30 pm. Once on the main street, the woman crossed into oncoming traffic where she was then struck by another vehicle. The police were called at 4:34 pm. Unfortunately, the victim suffered very serious injuries. Reports say that several bones in his face are broken and he needs facial reconstruction surgery. Anytime a bone is broken, it falls into the ‘serious bodily injury’ category, thus making this into a Vehicular Assault crime. This occurred mere minutes after she paid the tab and left.
What is Vehicular Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-205, in Greeley?
In Greeley, Vehicular Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-205, occurs when:
Additionally, anyone can be charged for this assault crime, if:
The DUI statute definition is used to determine if someone qualifies for this version of Vehicular Assault.
What is the Sentence for Vehicular Assault in Greeley, Dacono and Frederick?
In Greeley, Dacono and Frederick, when someone is convicted for Vehicular Assault, they are convicted of a felony charge. There are two possibilities though when someone is accused of Vehicular Assault. If alcohol or drugs were involved in the situation, the accused faces a class 4 felony. If there wasn’t alcohol or drugs present and it was just reckless driving that caused the accident, they face a class 5 felony instead.
Why You Need an Attorney on Your Side for a Felony Assault Traffic Case in Boulder and Longmont
Vehicular Assault is a serious felony accusation to face in Boulder and Longmont, so you will want an experienced attorney at your side, protecting you from the harsh penalties of the law. The possibility of receiving a felony can affect your daily life and opportunities greatly. Having a felony show up whenever someone does a background check limits your employment options, even where you can live. Don’t let the law make a victim out of you. Call our lawyers today.
If you or a loved one has been accused of Vehicular Assault in Greeley or Weld County, reach out to the O’Malley Law Office as soon as possible. It is important that we begin to work on your case as soon as we can.
Please call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to schedule a free consultation today in the Greeley or Weld County area.
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