Menacing is charged in Greeley and Weld County when a person is accused of doing something that puts another in fear of serious injury. Law enforcement officers are currently looking for a man who is alleged to have threatened a convenience store clerk. According to the report, the man was in the store and got into an argument with the clerk. It was alleged he claimed he would come back and shoot the clerk. A few minutes later, he came back and shaped his fingers like a gun to point at the clerk before leaving. He then returned again, this time grabbing at his waist before leaving the store. The clerk told officers they were afraid they were going to be shot.
Menacing Charges in Greeley and Weld County: How is Menacing Charged in Colorado
The Weld County, Colorado law definition of Menacing – C.R.S. 18-3-206 – is:
The man above would be facing a Menacing charge for both his words and actions. He first threatened to shoot the clerk. He then used a physical action to imitate shooting the clerk.
Sentence for Menacing in Windsor and Firestone
In Windsor, Firestone and across Colorado, Menacing is either a class 1 misdemeanor or a class 5 felony. For the class 1 misdemeanor Menacing charge, the potential sentence is up to 364 days in the Weld County Jail. For the class 5 felony Menacing charge, the potential penalty is 1 to 3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Menacing, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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