In Greeley, Colorado, if you are accused of a crime against an At-Risk Persons, you will need a lawyer to protect you against this high stakes crime. A woman is facing multiple criminal charges after she struck an elderly man in the head with a (full) beer bottle. She continued to drag him out of his chair and beat him more. She later fled the scene. However, she was eventually found in a drainage pipe. It is unclear as to why she attacked this man, and the injuries he suffered as a result. Crimes against people considered to be At-Risk are charged more harshly due to the more vulnerable status of the victims. Let’s get into what exactly is an ‘At-Risk Adult.’
What is an At-Risk Person in Weld County?
In Weld County, an At-Risk Person is considered:
Furthermore, ‘person with a disability’ refers to when a person:
(b) Is unable to walk, see, hear, or speak;
(c) Is unable to breathe without mechanical assistance;
(d) Is a person with an intellectual and developmental disability
(e) Is a person with a mental health disorder
(f) Is mentally impaired
(g) Is blind; or
(h) Is receiving care and treatment for a developmental disability
What is the Sentence for Crimes Against At-Risk Persons, C.R.S. 18-6.5-103, in Longmont and Dacono?
The sentence for crimes against At-Risk Persons, C.R.S. 18-6.5-103, in Longmont and Dacono depends on what the crime committed was. In the Assault described above, if the woman were in Colorado, she would likely be charged with Assault in the second or first degree. But, it would depend largely on the extent of the injuries the elderly man suffered.
If the attack is deemed to be Assault in the First Degree:
- and Heat of Passion is applicable, then it is a class 4 felony
- and Heat of Passion is not applicable, then it is a class 2 felony due to the use of a deadly weapon
If the attack is deemed to be Assault in the Second Degree:
- and Heat of Passion is applicable, then it is a class 5 felony
- and Heat of Passion is not applicable, then it is a class 3 felony
A Heat of Passion defense can help your case tremendously. However, having a skilled defense attorney at your side will help your case tenfold.
HAVE YOU BEEN ACCUSED OF A CRIME AGAINST AN AT-RISK PERSONS IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?
Be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Though you might think telling the police your side of the story will be helpful in getting you free of your charges, it only serves to solidify evidence against you.
Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now Form to meet with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in the Weld County and Greeley area for a free consultation.
Together, we can protect your future.
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