In Greeley, Criminal Attempt is charged when a person intends to commit a crime, but for whatever reason, does not fully carry out that crime. Additionally, Illegal Discharge of a Firearm is charged when a person recklessly fires a gun into an occupied building, or motor vehicle. Recently in Littleton, two suspects took part in a road rage altercation that led to one man firing multiple shots toward another car. Witnesses reported that after the road rage incident, they were fired at while on the highway nearby. Luckily, no one was injured.
Weld County Criminal Attempt and Illegal Discharge of a Firearm Attorney: Definition of Criminal Attempt and Illegal Discharge
In Weld County, Fort Collins, and other cities in Colorado, the Colorado law definition of Criminal Attempt – C.R.S. 18-2-101 – is:
Additionally, the Colorado law definition of Illegal Discharge of a Firearm – C.R.S. 18-12-107.5 – is:
Due to the suspects shooting at other occupied vehicles, it counts as Attempted Murder as well as Illegal Discharge of a Firearm.
Sentencing for These Crimes in Greeley, Sterling and Fort Morgan Courts
In Greeley, Sterling, and Fort Morgan, Criminal Attempt is viewed as if the accused attempted to commit a class 1 felony. They would be charged with a class 2 felony. If the accused attempted to commit a class 2 felony, a class 3 felony would be charged. With an attempt to commit a class 3 felony, Greeley police would charge a class 4 felony, and so on.
In Greeley, Sterling, and Fort Morgan, Illegal Discharge of a Firearm is Sentenced as a Class 5 Felony.
If you or someone you love has been charged with or arrested for Criminal Attempt or Illegal Discharge of a Firearm in Greeley, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys in Sterling and Fort Morgan. Call the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 to schedule your free consultation today. Together, we can protect your future.
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