Colorado Illegal Discharge of a Firearm Attorney
Knowingly and recklessly discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, house, or occupied motor vehicle constitutes Colorado Illegal Discharge of a Firearm. If the projectile from the firearm simply wedges itself into a roof's shingle, and causes no damage to the house it is still considered going "into" the house. About the same goes for a vehicle, the firearm projectile does not need to enter the passenger compartment; simply being lodged into a side panel is enough to constitute Illegal Discharge. The strictness of Illegal Discharge in Colorado exists to deter drive-by and walk-by shootings from occurring. If accused, the defendant will be charged with a class-5 felony. A guilty conviction of a class five felony can result in one to three years in Colorado Department of Corrections. Section 18-12-107.5, C.R.S.
Colorado Illegal Discharge of a Firearm charges can arise from all sorts of initial events. One previous client was charged with Illegal Discharge of a Firearm because an accidental discharge caused a projectile to exit her home and entered a neighbor's. Illegal Discharge charges can arise out of everyday mistakes, and it is important to have a Colorado lawyer who will take a personal interest in your case and help prove your innocence. Having an Illegal Discharge of a Firearm conviction could hurt your chances of a future job, when looking at a background investigation a possible future employer may not be able to discern between a Illegal Discharge of a Firearm conviction because of a drive-by shooting or an accidental event.
Know your rights concerning weapons use and exercise great care. If interested in learning more concerning Firearm Law, look at our page. O'Malley Law Office, P.C., has been aggressively defending second amendment rights for over 18 years in Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson and any other Colorado County. If you or a loved one has been contacted by the police regarding Illegal Discharge of a Firearm in Colorado, be smart, exercise the right to remain silent, and contact us or call at 303-731-0719. Together, we can protect your future.
