Menacing in Denver, Colorado, 18-3-206, Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you've been involved in an argument, the police will often charge you with menacing. This crime is charged as both a misdemeanor and a felony. The elements include:
- Any threat or physical action,
- Which knowingly places or attempts to place another person,
- In fear of imminent serious bodily injury
- If involving a deadly weapon, it is a class 5 felony
- If not involving a deadly weapon, it is a class 3 misdemeanor
C.R.S. 18-3-206. If you have been charged with menacing as a result of threats that you allegedly uttered, or actions that you are accused of taking (such as waving a gun or knife at someone), you are strongly encouraged to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible for menacing charges in Arapahoe, Adams, Jefferson, Douglas and every other county in Colorado.
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Menacing charges can result from the use of words, firearms or any objects capable of producing death or serious bodily injury such as beer bottles, in an allegedly threatening manner. Talk to an attorney who will have your short-term and long-term best interests at heart from at all stages of your defense. Learn more with our Colorado Menacing - Questions and Answers.
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Many clients choose O'Malley Law Office, P.C., because they appreciate the personal service our law firm can offer. We don't hook you up with a paralegal any time you call or come by our office. You work with an attorney - your lawyer. No client of our firm is treated like a case number, and we have extensive experience in Aurora, Lakewood, Brighton, Golden, Westminster, and other cities. Every criminal charge is treated as if your life depends on it, because it does. We know that the consequences of a plea to any offense can cause a job loss, a break-up of your family, and the loss of housing. With this in mind, we aggressively defend every felony and misdemeanor menacing criminal charge.
Any criminal record can be damaging to your future regardless of how insignificant you consider it to be. If the bar room brawl or party fight you were involved in resulted in criminal charges, talk to an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. If charges have not been filed yet, your lawyer may be able to get the complaint settled before it ever becomes a matter of public record.
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Stay Out of Jail ◦ Contact an Experienced Colorado Defense Lawyer
When you face possible imprisonment, fines or other penalties due to charges of criminal menacing under C.R.S. 18-3-206, you owe it to yourself and your family to find the most capable and dedicated defense attorney available. You may value working with a Christian criminal defense attorney who shares your values and who will act with determination in defense of your constitutional rights. Contact O'Malley Law Office, P.C., to schedule a free initial consultation with a criminal lawyer.
