Denver Defense Attorneys/Assault on Law Enforcement

A charge of assaulting a law enforcement officer in Colorado is typically a felony offense and should always be handled by a veteran defense attorney with the resources to thoroughly investigate your case and protect your legal rights at each stage of the legal process. The law applies not only to police officers, but to firefighters, judges and prison employees as well.

The Denver criminal defense lawyers at Rosenthal & Heymann provide experienced and aggressive legal representation to clients facing charges of assaulting a police officer in Denver and the surrounding area, including Aurora, Boulder, Englewood and Lakewood.

In many instances, assaulting a law enforcement officer will be considered a Crime of Violence, which requires a mandatory minimum sentence.

• First-degree assault (using a deadly weapon in an assault on law enforcement) carries a penalty of up to 16 years in prison with a 10-year minimum.
• Second-degree assault on a law enforcement officer carries a penalty of up to 8 years in prison with a 5-year minimum.

Defending a client against a law enforcement assault charge requires thorough investigation of the facts and circumstances of your case. The extent of the injuries, the intentions of a defendant, and other circumstances of a case help determine the best course of action. At Rosenthal & Heymann we will force the state’s attorneys to prove each element of the crime, at every stage of the legal process. If they cannot meet their burden of proof, a reduction in charges or dismissal of the case is possible.

By challenging evidence in the case, we may also be successful in seeking a reduction or dismissal of the charges. By building your case for trial from the beginning, our attorneys will negotiate from a position of strength in fighting for the best outcome possible for your particular legal situation. If we cannot make an acceptable deal on your behalf, or if we do not feel it is in your best interest to settle a case, our attorneys are prepared to rigorously defend your rights at trial.

If you are facing a charge of assaulting a law enforcement officer in the Denver area, contact Rosenthal & Heymann today for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights.

Rosenthal & Heymann – Call 303-825-2223 – Free Consultation