Reckless Endangerment, C.R.S. 18-3-208, is charged whenever a person puts another at risk for serious bodily injury. Right now, a Texas man is facing this charge in Colorado for posting a video of himself on YouTube, where he is shown riding his motorcycle in speeds of excess of 135 MPH on the interstate. The man was just recently arrested in Texas, and the process of extraditing him back to Colorado to answer for his charges is now in progress. In addition to his Reckless Endangerment charge, he had also been charged with Menacing, Reckless Driving, and several traffic offenses.
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Blog Navigation: 1. Weld County Court Definition of Reckless Endangerment, C.R.S. 18-3-208 2. How is Serious Bodily Injury Defined in Fort Lupton and Eaton? |
1. Weld County Court Definition of Reckless Endangerment, C.R.S. 18-3-208
The definition of Reckless Endangerment, C.R.S. 18-3-208, as used by the Weld County Court, is defined as:
In other words, Reckless Endangerment is charged when a person’s reckless behavior creates significant risk of rendering serious bodily injury to another person.
2. How is Serious Bodily Injury Defined in Fort Lupton and Eaton?
In Fort Lupton and Eaton, Reckless Endangerment is charged when one person puts another at risk for serious bodily injury. Serious bodily injury is defined as follows under C.R.S. 18-1-901 (3)(p):
Serious bodily injury is distinct from bodily injury, which generally includes minor physical pain and illness.
3. Weld County Jail Time for Reckless Endangerment
Reckless Endangerment is a class 2 misdemeanor at the Weld County Courts. Penalties for this offense could entail a maximum Weld County Jail sentence of 120 days and/or a fine of $750. Relative to other crimes, these penalties may seem light. However, a Reckless Endangerment conviction will also result in a criminal record that can impact your ability to find or maintain employment.
If you have been charged with Reckless Endangerment, these penalties don’t have to become your reality. Contacting the best Greeley criminal defense attorneys is the best way to fight against your charges and possibly stay out of the Weld County Jail. Don’t wait – the sooner you hire an experienced lawyer, the better are your chances of having the best possible outcome in your case. Depending on the circumstances, your charges could even be lowered or dropped.
Have you been charged with Reckless Endangerment? Exercise your right to remain silent – never talk to the Greeley Police. Then call (970) 616-6009 to talk to one of our top criminal defense lawyers about your case today. Together, we can protect your future.
The location for the Weld County Courthouse is 901 9th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. We’ll see you there!
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