Colorado Assault Charges: Understanding the Different Degrees and Penalties
In Colorado, 20,782 assaults were recorded in 2023. They encompassed a broad range of crimes, from minor assaults to extremely violent offenses that could result in 32 years in prison and a...
What Are the 3 Elements of Assault?
Assault. It's a word that carries weight, conjuring images of violence and fear. In an alleged assault situation, the burden of proof is on the prosecution. The prosecution must prove...
How to Drop Charges Against Someone for Assault
When you have been charged with domestic violence or general assault and the alleged victim wishes to drop the assault charges, you might think it’s as simple as making a...
In a physical confrontation, there’s a fine line between assault and self-defense, but the distinction is critically important since the punishment for even a misdemeanor assault charge (3rd-degree assault) can...
Crime Rates in Arapahoe, Douglas & Jefferson County
There are some interesting differences in the Colorado crime rates in three major counties surrounding Denver: Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson. (more…)
As a Denver criminal defense lawyer, I know that assault charges come in many different packages. Sometimes people don't understand the difference between assault or self-defense. Sometimes what seems to...