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Aggravated Assault Charges in Denver Colorado

Typically an aggravated assault charge in Colorado results in cases in which a weapon is used, a victim is seriously injured, or the assault is committed against a law enforcement officer, firefighter or court or prison employee. In such cases, assault can become a felony.

The Denver defense lawyers at Rosenthal & Heymann have the experience and resources necessary to aggressively defend you against an aggravated assault charge. Our firm will move immediately to thoroughly investigate the facts and circumstances of your case, and to protect your legal rights.

Colorado Felonious Assault

Colorado First-Degree Assault

  • Intentional serious bodily injury to another person (even if that person wasn’t the intended victim).
  • Intentional serious disfigurement or disability.
  • Serious bodily injury by acting with extreme indifference.
  • Threatening law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon and the intent to cause serious bodily injury.

Colorado Second-Degree Assault

  • Knowing use of physically violent force against a law enforcement officer, firefighter or court or prison employee.
  • Drugging a victim without consent.
  • Causing bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or court or prison employee.
  • Intentionally causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon.
  • Recklessly causing serious bodily injury with a deadly weapon.

Felony assault charges are extremely serious charges and can result in a prison sentence of 2 to 16 years, depending on a number of factors.

Our firm uses a comprehensive approach to defending clients against aggravated assault charges, including:

  • Challenging Evidence: We will conduct a throughout review of your case and build the foundation for contesting the charges and the evidence against you. In cases where we are able to prove that the charge is not appropriate for the facts and circumstances of your case, or in instances where evidence was not properly or lawfully obtained, a reduction of charges or dismissal of your case is possible.
  • Seeking a reduction in charges: Assault charges are among the most common criminal charges filed in Colorado. Proving felony assault charges requires a number of factors, including proof that you acted “knowingly, intentionally or recklessly,” that the assault resulted in “bodily injury” or “seriously bodily” injury or that a “deadly weapon” was used. So many variables sometimes result in a client being overcharged. In such cases, we will seek a reduction or dismissal of the charges.
  • Facts of the Case: Challenging the extent of injuries, the use of a deadly weapon and the intentions of the defendant will force the state’s attorneys to prove their case at each and every stage of the legal process. If they cannot, a reduction or dismissal of the charges is possible.
  • Self Defense: It is not illegal to win a fight. Yet law enforcement sometimes charges a defendant who acted in self defense, or was provoked in the “Heat of Passion.” Proving either will force a reduction in charges or a dismissal of the case against you.
  • Trial Preparation: While some law firms may be looking to make a deal, our Denver criminal defense lawyers will begin preparing your case for trial from day one. We believe thorough trial preparation, and a defense philosophy not founded on cutting deals, will allow us to negotiate from a position of strength in your case. While few cases reach trial, we don’t think last-minute preparation is in the best interests of our clients. If we can’t force an outcome that is in your best interest, we will take your case to trial.

If you are facing felony assault charges in Denver or the surrounding areas, including Englewood, Lakewood, Aurora and Boulder, contact Rosenthal & Heymann today for a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights.

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