Sometimes, even responses which are understandable in specific situations can result in Assault charges in Weld, Morgan, or Logan County. For example, let’s say you hear your wife was followed by a male coworker on the way to her car one day. An understandable response would be to find the man and make him pay for his actions. But, retaliation could result in being charged with Assault. Let’s look at a recent example I spotted in the news in order to further illustrate this concept.
Response to Inappropriate Texts – Assault Charges Possible
Recently, I came across an article which described a messy situation. Apparently, a father found texts on his daughter’s cell phone from her 42-year-old teacher. He was shocked to see they were highly emotional and inappropriate for a teacher-student relationship. The texts were reported to the police. After an investigation, it was found the texts were not criminal in nature and no charges were filed against the teacher. But, the father was angry. He knew the texts were inappropriate, even if they weren’t illegal. So, he went to the teacher’s home to confront the man. In the end, the father hit the teacher with a baseball bat. The teacher has decided not to press charges (most likely because he knows himself the texts weren’t appropriate). But, if the teacher had wanted to, the father could be facing felony Assault charges. The father’s response was understandable; but he could have been charged with Assault.
Assault Charges are Serious in Greeley
In Greeley, Evans, and Erie, if you are charged with misdemeanor or felony Assault, you need to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. The consequences can be life-changing. But, with the involvement of an attorney, your ability to defend yourself is much greater. If the father lived in Colorado, he most likely would have been charged with First Degree Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-202. This is charged whenever a person, with the intent to cause serious bodily injury, “causes serious bodily injury to any person by means of a deadly weapon.” This form of Assault is a class 3 felony.
Why You Need an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
If it can be proven the Assault occurred as a result of a “sudden heat of passion,” it is a class 5 felony in Weld County, which is much less serious. There are many aspects of the law which an experienced criminal defense lawyer will understand and utilize in your criminal case. Because of this, it is vital to work with the best criminal lawyer for your case. Don’t work with an overworked public defender, or a lawyer who practices in many different areas of the law. You need a focused, dedicated, 100% criminal defense attorney who will be dedicated to protecting your future. Here at the O’Malley Law Office, we fight to win.
If you or a loved one is facing Assault charges in Greeley, Frederick, or anywhere in northern Colorado, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009. Together, we can protect your future.
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