Assault can happen to anyone anywhere. Think about it: you’re at a party, enjoying yourself, when another party-goer infringes on your space; things flare out of control. The next day, you’re deep in serious criminal charges. In fact, that’s exactly what happened at a party in Pueblo, Colorado in July 2020. An exchange of words…
In Colorado, there are three degrees of assault. Each has different factors that determine what degree it is to be charged and the varying levels of punishment if convicted. Assault with a deadly weapon is the most serious type of assault charge a Coloradoan can face, and a felony conviction like this can result in…
Sometimes, interactions between people escalate. Sometimes they become physical, and sometimes, getting into a physical confrontation with someone else results in criminal assault charges. Furthermore, who you assault often plays a big role in how you’re charged. Recently, KKTV’s “Monday’s Most Wanted” highlights several Coloradans facing a laundry list of charges, such as second-degree assault…
Just as in many other states, Colorado has a self-defense law that allows for the use of force to defend yourself against others. Of course, the right is guided by several principles enshrined in the law, but it does allow for someone to use appropriate force in a situation where they believe they are in…
Operating a vehicle is a big responsibility. Most of the time, people are able to get where they need to go behind the wheel without incident. Sometimes things go wrong, however, and people get hurt – which puts you at risk of being charged with a crime. An 18-year-old in Colorado Springs found out the…
