Assault in the Second Degree in Denver, Colorado and its Definition

In Denver, Assault in the Second Degree involves the middle level of Colorado Assault, with First Degree Assault being the most serious, 2nd Degree being the next serious, and 3rd Degree being the least. Only Assault in the Third Degree is a Misdemeanor.

Disorderly Conduct in Denver County - Putting the Strip into Strip Mall

Disorderly Conduct was charged against a 22 year old Pennsylvania woman for stripping down to nothing but her stockings, in a strip mall. A photographer with her was also charged. Associated Press news article. In Denver, police will charge people with Disorderly Conduct when they don't know what else to charge. This works, because the statute is written so broadly - it applies in almost any situation found by law enforcement. There are four broad categories in the definition of Disorderly Conduct in Denver, Colorado. Under C.R.S. 18-9-106, these include: making an offensive utterance or gesture, fighting, discharging a firearm in a public place, and displaying a firearm or deadly weapon in order to cause alarm. If the Strip Mall Stripper were to do the same thing on the 16^th Street Mall, Disorderly Conduct might also apply.

Differences Between Civil Restraining Orders and Criminal Restraining Orders in Denver Courts

Every person has the right to apply for a civil court temporary Restraining Order or a temporary Protection Order. A criminal Protection Order or Restraining Order is only given to victims and witnesses of crimes.  For a civil order, you just need to allege that you have been the victim of someone's violence or threat of violence, and suggest that unless the person is restrained, you remain at risk. Once the person you want restrained is served, there will be a hearing set pretty quickly, where the other person can request a hearing on whether you are legally entitled to the order.

A Convicted Felon Can Never Possess a Weapon in Adams County

The Possession of a Weapon by Previous Offender statute, C.R.S. 18-12-108, is written to keep people who have been convicted of a permanent felony from having possession of a weapon. This includes juvenile adjudications for a felony - even if they have been expunged. A "weapon" includes a gun, rifle, pistol, or handgun. See the definition of prohibited weapons at C.R.S. 18-1-901(3)(h). We find that recent news stories like the convicted felon accused of murdering an Adams County sheriff's deputy give lawmakers the headlines they need to keep this felony crime in place.