Colorado Assault Criminal Lawyer
Your Freedom Must be Protected - Our First Priority
Assault charges can be simple misdemeanors or, with the presence of injury or a weapon, felonies. Assaults against police officers involve mandatory jail or prison. In many cases, people charged with crimes were simply trying to defend themselves or someone else. Under the law in Denver County, Adams County, Arapahoe County, Douglas County, Jefferson County and other Colorado counties, self-defense is a permissible affirmative defense and really tips the balance of the case in favor of the defense. Other assaults are the result of a pushing match which should not be charged so seriously. Frequently, alcohol is involved and can be both a mitigator and an aggravator.
The government has several elements which they must prove in order to win an assault case, including whether you knowingly or intentionally caused bodily injury to another person. "Bodily injury" is defined as "pain". Assaults in Colorado typically fall into one of three classes:
- Assault in the First Degree - Felony
- Assault in the Second Degree - Felony
- Assault in the Third Degree - Misdemeanor
- Vehicular Assault - Felony
Don't defeat your case by speaking to the police. Many defenses are unusable once our client has spoken with the police. The police know this and will appear anxious to learn the truth and be very reasonable. They are acting. They want to disarm you and make you feel comfortable speaking with them. Really, they are trying to build a case against you and to get you to make admissions which will later be used against you. At the conclusion of your talk with them, they will put you under arrest. So, don't make any statements to the police. A jury will never be told you exercised your constitutional right to remain silent.
Assault charges often accompany other charges like menacing, robbery, harassment, trespass, and domestic violence. Don't be discouraged by this practice. In many instances the government knows they cannot prove charges, but include them in an effort to persuade you to enter into a plea agreement. We don't fall for this tactic and are able to sift out the charges which the government may be able to prove vs. those which are "add ons".
At O'Malley Law Office, our clients take comfort in our approach and our plain talk about their court experience. We've been through hundreds of assault cases and possess techniques to reach a favorable resolution with the District Attorney in Denver County and other Colorado counties which will guard your job, your family, and your freedom. Speak to an experienced attorney, not a paralegal or junior associate, when you call us in our Colorado office. Call or e-mail O'Malley Law Office, P.C., to schedule a free consultation with a Denver-area criminal defense attorney. We practice throughout the State of Colorado.
Beware the "friendly and inquisitive" police follow-up conversation. As the saying goes, "anything you say may be used against you in court." Call us before the police approach you to discuss your alleged assault crime.
Once hired in your defense, we are prepared to spring into action from the very first day. Our attorneys will often personally travel to a crime scene and investigate from the ground up. We do not take the police report at face value. A thorough investigation is likely to include the following:
- Personal observation of the scene of the alleged crime
- Photographs of the physical environment where an altercation took place ― compelling visual pictures that we may use in court in your defense
- Interviews with eyewitnesses who may provide keys to your defense
Criminal Defense Is All that We Do
If you have been arrested for assault after trying to defend yourself, you owe it to yourself to find the most capable and dedicated defense attorney available. Be careful, you don't want to be charged with Resisting Arrest. Many clients of O'Malley Law Office, P.C., appreciate the opportunity to work with a Christian attorney who is both compassionate and diligent. We fight exaggerated charges and know how to confront alleged victim and witness testimony.
We are prepared to act and speak zealously in your defense. We are responsive. Thorough. Aggressive. Contact O'Malley Law Office, P.C., after an assault arrest in the Denver Metro area or anywhere throughout Colorado. Be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and call us at 303-731-0719. Together, we can protect your future.
