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Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez
Category: Violent Crimes
In Colorado, several types of offenses are seen as violent crimes under the law. For violent crime charges in the state, you may receive very harsh penalties that include mandatory sentencing and steep fines.
It’s important to understand what is considered a violent crime in Colorado and what types of penalties come with a guilty verdict. Here’s what you need to know.
What is considered violent crime in Colorado? The most common acts include:
Sexual assault involves sexual penetration of a victim under specific circumstances, meaning it involves:
For sexual assault to be considered a violent crime, one of the following factors must be fulfilled:
In Colorado, assault in the first degree involves the use of a weapon to cause injury — or threatening someone with the intent to do so. Assault can be considered a violent crime if:
Acts that harm another person can be considered a violent crime. Murder certainly falls under this category. Other crimes with the potential for harm include:
For any of these crimes to be considered violent, a deadly weapon must be used, threatened, or possessed during the commission of the crime. The crime is also considered violent if it results in death or serious bodily injury.
Most of the time, property crimes are not considered violent crimes. However, just as with assault, if a deadly weapon is used, threatened, or on the person when committing the crime, it could be considered a violent crime. Also, any serious bodily injury to a victim can classify a crime as violent in the state.
If you’re convicted of a violent crime in Colorado, you will face enhanced sentencing. For felony convictions, the maximum sentence may be doubled, and you cannot serve less than the midpoint of the sentence. For the perpetration of a sex crime, you may be sentenced to life in prison.
Let’s say you are convicted of assault, and it is deemed a violent crime. Instead of six years in prison with fines up to $500,000, you could serve up to 12 years in prison.
About the Author:
Denver-based criminal defense and DUI attorney Jacob E. Martinez is a knowledgeable and experienced litigator with a record of success providing innovative solutions to clients facing criminal charges of any severity. Mr. Martinez has been recognized by countless legal organizations for his exemplary defense work, including Avvo, Best DWI Attorneys, Expertise, Lawyers of Distinction, The National Trial Lawyers, and others. He was also named one of the 10 Best in Client Satisfaction in Colorado by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys for 2020, and is Lead Counsel rated.
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