Menacing, C.R.S. 18-3-206, is an easily charged offense in Greeley and Weld County, CO. All a person has to do is threaten to render serious bodily injury to another person. Even if you don’t intend to actually hurt the other person, you can still be charged. Additionally, because Menacing charges often follow road rage incidents or altercations caused by drinking alcohol, it is often charged along with other crimes. If you have been charged with Menacing, time is of the essence. Contact a top criminal defense lawyer today to help you protect your future.
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Blog Navigation: 1. Weld County Court Definition of Menacing, C.R.S. 18-3-206 2. Examples of Menacing in Greeley 3. Weld County Jail or Colorado DOC: What are the Penalties for Menacing? |
1. Weld County Court Definition of Menacing, C.R.S. 18-3-206
The Weld County Court definition of Menacing, C.R.S. 18-3-206, is as follows:
You can be charged with Menacing if you threaten to seriously injure another person, regardless of whether you intend to actually follow through with the threat. You also don’t need to verbally threaten another to be charged with this offense. Holding up a gun or raising your fist at another person is enough to be charged with Menacing.
2. Examples of Menacing in Greeley
Menacing is often charged after road rage incidents or whenever alcohol is involved in Greeley. Some examples of Menacing include the following scenarios:
- Andy is cut off by another driver on Highway 34. Furious, Andy pursues the other driver, causing him to pull over. Andy then goes to the driver’s window, gets into a verbal altercation with him, and tells him he’ll beat him within an inch of his life. When he is arrested, Andy is charged with Menacing and Harassment.
- Ben goes out to a bar in downtown Greeley and has a bit too much to drink. When it’s time for him to settle his tab, Ben becomes belligerent and pulls his gun on the bartender. Ben is charged with both Menacing and Prohibited Use of Weapons.
- Chris is out at a restaurant with her husband Ron when the two get into an argument. Chris raises her fist at Ron, but doesn’t hit him. Another patron notices and calls the Greeley Police. On top of Menacing, Chris is also given a Domestic Violence sentence enhancer.
As shown by these examples, Menacing is often charged with other crimes.
3. Weld County Jail or Colorado DOC: What are the Penalties for Menacing?
A conviction of Menacing can result in time at the Weld County Jail or Colorado DOC (prison), depending on whether the defendant allegedly used a firearm, knife, or bludgeon to commit the offense. The penalties for misdemeanor vs. felony Menacing are outlined below:
Circumstances |
Classification |
Penalties |
| Menacing that does not involve a firearm, knife, or bludgeon | Class 1 misdemeanor / M1 |
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| Menacing involving a firearm, knife, bludgeon, or simulated weapon | Class 5 felony / F5 |
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Note that the penalties listed above are only for a conviction of Menacing. The people in the above scenarios could face additional penalties if they are convicted of their other charges.
Have you been charged with Menacing? Be smart, and exercise your right to stay silent – do not talk to the Greeley Police or Weld County Sheriff at any point about your case. Then call 970-616-6009 to discuss your case with a top criminal defense lawyer with over 30 years of experience from the O’Malley Law Office today. Together, we can protect your future.
The location for the Weld County Courthouse is 901 9th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. We’ll see you there!
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