Have you been accused of a False Imprisonment with Domestic Violence charge in Greeley? Relationships are emotionally complicated and tempers can rise fast. If you detain a person without their consent while you are angry, you could be charged with False Imprisonment with Domestic Violence and need Greeley’s leading criminal defense lawyers to defend you. Recently a police officer in Santa Rosa found himself facing these charges. Apparently, he was in an argument with a woman he was dating and when she tried to leave in her car, he then ran his truck into hers to detain her. Because there was also use of force, in Greeley, Colorado, he could have found himself being charged with a class 5 felony for False Imprisonment with Domestic Violence.
Definition of False Imprisonment, C.R.S. 18-3-303, in Weld County
In Weld County, False Imprisonment, C.R.S. 18-3-303, is defined as:
It is important to note that while the man in the above story was a police officer, at the time of the incident he was not acting within the scope of his duties and was not on patrol.
What is the Definition of Domestic Violence, C.R.S. 18-6-800.3, in Greeley, Colorado?
Domestic Violence, C.R.S. 18-6-800.3, in Greeley, is defined as:
Domestic Violence is not charged by itself; it is a Sentence Enhancer that can be added on to any other offense such as False Imprisonment with Domestic Violence charge. To learn more about Domestic Violence click here.
Penalties in Weld County for a False Imprisonment Conviction
The penalties of False Imprisonment in Weld County are dependent on whether the use of force or threats happened during the incident. If there was only confinement or detainment and no threat or use of force, the sentence is a class 2 misdemeanor which penalties include 3 months – 1 year in Weld County Jail, and/or a fine of $250-$1,000. If the defendant is accused and convicted of using threats or force, it would be a class 5 felony with penalties that include 1 – 3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections, and/or a fine of $1,000-$100,000.
Related Criminal Charges to False Imprisonment in Greeley, Colorado
In Greeley, Colorado, there are often other criminal charges made along with False Imprisonment. Some of these charges could include:
- Menacing C.R.S. 18-3-206
- Assault C.R.S. 18-3-204
- Kidnapping C.R.S. 18-3-302
- Stalking C.R.S. 18-3-602
Have you been falsely accused of False Imprisonment with Domestic Violence in Greeley? Be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys in Greeley and Weld County. 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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