Denver Assault Attorney
Colorado has strict laws and penalties regarding assault. Most municipal codes include assault and battery. The State law on assault is divided into first, second and third degree assault.
- 3rd Degree Assault: Third degree assault is a misdemeanor charge that requires only proof that pain was inflicted. A conviction could result in up to 2 years in jail. However third degree assault on an at risk adult is a class six felony.
- 2nd Degree Assault: Second Degree Assault is a class four felony and is knowingly causing serious bodily injury or causing bodily injury (pain) with a deadly weapon. There are several other variations of this offense as well. Second degree assault requires proof that the individual intended to cause bodily injury. Felony assault carries a mandatory sentence of 5 to 16 years in prison.
- 1st Degree Assault: First Degree assault is a class three felony. There are several ways this offense can be committed. Most involve intending to cause serious bodily injury and deadly weapons. Felony 1st Degree Assault carries a mandatory sentence of 10 to 32 years in prison.
What Is Considered Bodily Injury?
Bodily injury is defined as pain. Serious bodily injury usually involves a broken bone, disfigurement, or loss of use or impairment of a part of the body. A punch in the nose that breaks the nose or the orbital bone around the eye is enough for second degree assault. There are often defenses to assault cases. Criminal Defense attorney Richard B. Huttner has been successful at resolving these type of cases with plea agreements and winning at trial.
Violent Crimes
A violent crime conviction can lead to serious consequences. Criminal Defense Lawyer Richard B. Huttner handles all violent crimes including first and second degree assault, sex assault, domestic violence, arson, aggravated robbery. A sentence for this type of crime can lead to years in prison. Criminal Defense Attorney Richard B. Huttner has the experience in developing a strong, defensive strategy for his client’s cases. He diligently works to defend and uphold your legal rights.
Sometimes good people get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. At first glance it may seem that the allegations are unbeatable and without the digging deeper for the facts a defendant may be easily convicted. Richard B. Huttner’s job as your criminal defense attorney is to leave no stone unturned.
Criminal Defense Lawyer Richard B. Huttner will stands behind his clients. Every client is innocent until proven guilty. Richard B. Huttner often uses a team of experts to defend and make the government meet their burden. Call today for your free criminal attorney consultation.
Richard B. Huttner is an experienced Denver Criminal Defense Attorney who handles all degree’s of Assault cases in Denver County, Arapahoe County, Jefferson County, Adams County, Boulder County, Broomfield county and Douglas County. Criminal Defense Attorney Richard B. Huttner provides defense representation for all criminal matters throughout the Denver metro area; and in many other district, county, and municipal courts here in Colorado.