The deputy and sheriff in Weld, Morgan and Logan County are human, too. Just because someone is a cop, doesn’t mean they can’t break the law. An Adams County Deputy has been convicted of Child Abuse – C.R.S. 18-6-401 and Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-203 after he responded to a call in Brighton, Colorado. Earlier this summer, the deputy responded to a reported disturbance at 1:00am, and found a 15-year-old male who was very drunk. An ambulance arrived, and he was restrained by a paramedic because he was “verbally combative” (read the full article on thedenverchannel.com). There are witnesses that report the deputy went into the ambulance to get his handcuffs, and on his way, hit the boy in the face with his fist (the boy suffered a broken jaw). The deputy is now on administrative leave and is facing sentencing in October.
What are Assault and Child Abuse in Greeley and Weld County?
Second or Third Degree Assault in Weld, Morgan or Logan County is charged when a person uses a “deadly weapon” to cause physical or bodily injury to another person. A deadly weapon is a firearm, knife, bludgeon, or “any other weapons, device, instrument, material, or substance, whether animate or inanimate.” Bodily injury is defined as “physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical or mental condition.” In this deputy’s case, his fist is designated as a deadly weapon with which he caused serious bodily injury. The police officer is being charged with second and third degree assault. Child Abuse in Greeley, Eaton and Fort Lupton is charged when a person “causes an injury to a child’s life or health” (a child is defined as any person under the age of 16).
Conviction of Deputy Sheriff
There are many aspects of an assault or child abuse case in Weld, Morgan or Logan County. For instance, the boy was being verbally abusive, and while not excusable, the deputy was most likely frustrated and lashed out. Because of his actions, this Adams County Deputy is facing 5 – 16 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections (his sentencing is in October). The consequences of a conviction of assault or child abuse can be very dire, so no matter what the circumstances, it is vital for your freedom that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to defend you in court.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for child abuse or assault in Greeley or Weld County, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009, or submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.
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