A Greeley lawyer will be necessary when you’re accused of Menacing, a felony level crime. Menacing involves threatening another person on its most basic level. Recently a Colorado Springs man was arrested for creating a stand off with police after he was menacing a woman with a knife. The woman wasn’t injured, and his motive was unclear. The element of a knife in this case, peaks the deadly weapon clause of this statute. It makes the punishment more severe, and the necessity for a criminal defense lawyer that much greater.
What is Menacing, C.R.S. 18-3-206, in Weld County?
In Weld County, the crime of Menacing, C.R.S. 18-3-206, is when:
Serious Bodily Injuries in Colorado are considered any life threatening of physically debilitating injury. If a victim loses an arm, is scarred, or suffers from organ damage, this is considered serious bodily injury. When a person feels like you’re threatening them to the extent that they might suffer a serious bodily injury, it is considered Menacing.
Sentence for a Menacing Conviction in Greeley, Dacono, and Erie
When someone is convicted of Menacing in Greeley, Dacono, and Erie, they are sentenced with either a class 3 misdemeanor or a class 5 felony. It depends on circumstances. If the defendant is accused of only threatening the victim with physical action, they might be charged with a class 3 misdemeanor. But, if the defendant is alleged to have used a deadly weapon, or if they say that they have a deadly weapon, they face a class 5 felony.
What Does Having a Felony on Your Criminal Record Mean in Evans and Fort Morgan?
In Evans and Fort Morgan, having a felony is not the end of the world; however, if it can be avoided, it should. Having a felony on your record means that anyone who looks for it, can find it. Anyone who performs a background check can see that you have a felony on your record and that it is for Menacing. A felony conviction tends to affect job opportunities and housing options. Employers and landlords don’t look kindly on felons, even if the crime was ages ago. So, if you’re being accused of Menacing in Greeley, Evans, Fort Morgan, or in Weld County, you’ll want to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to protect you. By hiring a skilled attorney, you stand a better chance at receiving probation as punishment, or possibly even getting your case dismissed. Call our office today.
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