In Greeley, Reckless Endangerment can be charged anytime someone creates a dangerous situation out of carelessness or recklessness. This mom recently plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment after her 11 month old drowned in the bath tub. Apparently while very intoxicated, the mother left her child alone in the bathroom, allowing the baby to ultimately drown. Even more unfortunate, while she left the bathroom, she was making a call about her being a domestic violence victim. From the report, it appears that this woman has been struggling with raising children, and going through abusive relationship after abusive relationship. As criminal defense lawyers, we know that there is more to the story than meets the eyes. So rarely do mothers intentionally allow their children to die or get hurt. We know that jail and prison are not the answers to help everyone. Often, cases of Reckless Endangerment are completely accidental, and the offender requires drug / alcohol treatment or some type of therapy to improve their behavior, not confinement. Our defense attorneys always fight to protect our clients from the harsh punishments of Colorado law.
Weld County, Colorado Reckless Endangerment Law, C.R.S. 18-3-208
Colorado’s Weld County law for Reckless Endangerment, C.R.S. 18-3-208, is as follows:
Simply put, even if no injury actually results from the situation, Reckless Endangerment can still be charged. The statute focuses on the creation of the unsafe situation. So, even if that child hadn’t drowned, technically the cops still could charge the woman with Reckless Endangerment, since she left a young child in the tub alone.
What is Serious Bodily Injury in Windsor, Eaton and Milliken?
Serious Bodily Injury, in Windsor, Eaton and Milliken, is when someone suffers injury that could either end their life or permanently damage their body in some way. The official legal definition is:
So if someone suffers a cut on their hand, it is not a serious bodily injury. But, if someone suffers a cut on their eye, causing them to become blind in that eye, it is then serious bodily injury.
Sentence for a Reckless Endangerment Conviction in Evans, Erie and Boulder
When you’re convicted of Reckless Endangerment in Evans, Erie or Boulder, you may have to serve the sentence for a class 3 misdemeanor. Fortunately, this is the least severe consequence of any misdemeanor charge. A class 3 misdemeanor means the convicted person may need to: pay a fine of $50 to $750, and serve up to 6 months in the Weld County Jail or a probation period .
Falsely accused of Reckless Endangerment in Greeley or Weld County?
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