Assault Laws in Colorado
In Colorado Assault generally is defined as knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person. Battery (identified as “menacing” in some states) happens when a person knowingly causes a person to fear imminent serious bodily injury through threat or physical action.Assault is classified as follows:
First-Degree Assault:
A person intentionally causes serious bodily injury, often by use or threat of use of a deadly weapon. It is often considered a crime of violence and it is a felony.
Penalties for first-degree assault in Colorado: Considered Class 3 Felony, could include up to 10-32 years in prison and/or a fine between $3,000 to $750,000.
Second-Degree Assault:
A person recklessly causes serious bodily injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon, or intentionally causes serious bodily injury to another person. It is often considered a crime of violence and it is a felony.
Penalties for first-degree assault in Colorado: Considered Class 4 Felony, could include up to 5-16 years in prison and/or a fine between $2,000 to $500,000.
Third-Degree Assault:
Occurs when a person knowingly, recklessly, or through criminal negligence causes bodily injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon. It is consider a class 1 misdemeanor.
Penalties for first-degree assault in Colorado: Considered Class 1 Misdemeanor, could include up to 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
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