Since the beginning of time, men have been trying all sorts of things to impress women. One man recently tried to impress an interest of his and it resulted in criminal charges. According to the news report, the man lived inside an apartment complex and liked a woman who lived there too. He was looking for a way to get her attention, so he fired off his gun. I’m sure it did grab her attention, but it also grabbed the attention of others, including the police. The man was quickly arrested, but not without incident. Had this occurred in Greeley, Colorado, the man would probably be facing Prohibited Use of a Weapon and Resisting Arrest charged.
Weld County Prohibited Use of Weapons Attorney | What is the Definition?
The Colorado law definition of Prohibited Use of Weapons in Weld, Morgan and Sedgwick County – C.R.S. 18-12-106 – is:
(a) He knowingly and unlawfully aims a firearm at another person; or
(b) Recklessly or with criminal negligence he discharges a firearm or shoots a bow and arrow; or
(c) He knowingly sets a loaded gun, trap, or device designed to cause an explosion upon being tripped or approached, and leaves it unattended by a competent person immediately present; or
(d) The person has in his or her possession a firearm while the person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of a controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5). Possession of a permit issued under section 18-12-105.1, as it existed prior to its repeal, or possession of a permit or a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to part 2 of this article is no defense to a violation of this subsection (1).
(e) He knowingly aims, swings, or throws a throwing star or nunchaku as defined in this paragraph (e) at another person, or he knowingly possesses a throwing star or nunchaku in a public place except for the purpose of presenting an authorized public demonstration or exhibition or pursuant to instruction in conjunction with an organized school or class. When transporting throwing stars or nunchaku for a public demonstration or exhibition or for a school or class, they shall be transported in a closed, nonaccessible container. For purposes of this paragraph (e), “nunchaku” means an instrument consisting of two sticks, clubs, bars, or rods to be used as handles, connected by a rope, cord, wire, or chain, which is in the design of a weapon used in connection with the practice of a system of self-defense, and “throwing star” means a disk having sharp radiating points or any disk-shaped bladed object which is hand-held and thrown and which is in the design of a weapon used in connection with the practice of a system of self-defense.
The man would be charged for violating part (b) of the Prohibited Use of a Weapon statute. You can imagine that firing off a gun to get someone’s attention in a housing complex could be seen as reckless behavior. As a class 2 misdemeanor, this crime is punishable by 3 to 12 months in the Weld County Jail and up to $1,000 in fines.
Have you been charged with Prohibited Use of a Weapon or Resisting Arrest? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Have you been charged with Prohibited Use of a Weapon or Resisting Arrest? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Greeley Resisting Arrest Lawyer | What is the Definition?
The Colorado law definition of Resisting Arrest – C.R.S. 18-8-103 – is:
(a) Using or threatening to use physical force or violence against the peace officer or another; or
(b) Using any other means which creates a substantial risk of causing bodily injury to the peace officer or another.
While the exact actions were not discussed in the news article, the man must have done either used violence or threatened violence against the arresting officer in order to get charged with this crime. In Greeley, Evans, and Fort Lupton, Resisting Arrest is a class 2 misdemeanor. It carries the same punishment as the Prohibited Use of Weapons charge.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Prohibited Use of a Weapon or Resisting Arrest, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 to set up a free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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