What Does It Mean to Be Charged with CO Assault?
Nov 3
2022

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault

Assault can be a confusing topic for a lot of people. You may think you know what assault means, but, in practice, the state of Colorado may have a very different idea of how this crime is perpetrated than you.

The truth is that there are many ways to commit assault in Colorado and varying degrees of it. It’s vital for everyone to understand what assault is in Colorado, how it is charged, and the penalties that can be faced.[...]

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Colorado Assault in the Second Degree: What Are Your Defenses?
Aug 2
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault | Assault of the 2nd Degree

Assault is a crime that can occur quickly – before you may have time to really register what is going on. But it’s also a crime that can change your life just as quickly as it occurred, following you around through your criminal record forever.

This is why it’s so important to understand what types of actions can result in a charge of criminal assault, also known as assault in the second degree, in Colorado.

Here’s what you need to [...]

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Colorado Assault: You Could Face Serious Penalties
Aug 2
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault

When people think of assault, they often think of bar fights or muggings, but the truth is that many different scenarios can be defined as assault under the law.

A recent story out of Colorado Springs highlights this fact. A woman has been accused of deliberately striking and injuring a pedestrian with her car. Police are charging the driver with first-degree assault, as well as felony criminal mischief and reckless driving.

One way to avoid this charge is to understand [...]

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Colorado Assault Charges: Should I Take a Plea Deal?
Apr 1
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault

Sometimes a disagreement can go way off the rails and become physical between people. In these cases, dissenters may be charged with assault in Colorado. Whether or not they’re charged depends on the circumstances of the specific case.

Assault is a serious offense. If you are convicted, you can face some pretty severe penalties that could impact on the rest of your life. Read on to learn about assault in Colorado, penalties you face, and the right time to accept [...]

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Denver Releases Crime Report: Assault Up 23 Percent in 2020
Sep 22
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Assault

The year 2020 has been a long one already. Violence has all but dominated the news cycle in one way or another. It’s not just the news media covering negativity, though. According to Denver’s most recent crime report, assault is up 23 percent in 2020.

Moreover, assault isn’t the only violent crime on the rise, either. Colorado’s rate of aggravated assault is the highest it’s been since 2011. Acts of assault are not only becoming more common, these acts are [...]

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