Criminal Assault
You need an assault defense attorney in Colorado who protects your rights.
How Barrie can help:
Barrie will also often utilize her defense investigator to help her collect evidence to support your defense strategy. Many times assault cases necessitate a look into a victim’s motive, criminal history, or account of the incident and Barrie’s investigator will assist in this process on your case.
Due to the variety of ways a person can be charged with assault, Barrie will assess each case specifically. Common things to look for are whether the incident was self-defense or whether the specific intent element of the offense can be proven. Sometimes there are definitions, like a peace officer or detention facility, that cannot be met based on the facts. Assault cases vary so widely in their circumstances and charging requirements, which makes it important to have an attorney in Colorado who has handled all levels and types of assault - like Barrie has.
What are the different types of criminal assault in Colorado?
Assault ranges from first-degree, the most serious and a felony, to third-degree, a misdemeanor. Assault can be committed in many different ways in Colorado, including injury or attempted injury to a person, violence toward a jail deputy, or spitting on a police officer or medical personnel. First and second-degree assault can carry prison sentences, potentially long ones, while third-degree assault can result in county jail time. Most types of assault are eligible for a probationary sentence, although there are some exceptions to this general guideline.
Nothing on this page is to be construed as legal advice and is for personal informational purposes only.
Barrie has represented people in Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Dove Creek, Bayfield, Ignacio, Mancos, Silverton, and Dolores. If you have been charged with assault in any of these areas, get in touch for a consultation