Like many other states, Colorado law provides harsher punishments for violent crimes, also known as crimes of violence. These offenses involve the use of a deadly weapon, cause death or serious bodily injuries, or involve threats of force or bodily injuries. Examples include physical assault, robbery, and kidnapping.
Because violent crimes undercut a community’s sense of safety, police and prosecutors work hard and dedicate extensive resources to seeking convictions in these cases. If you have been charged with a violent crime in Colorado Springs, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer at your side who will aggressively protect your rights and your future.
The Colorado Springs criminal defense attorneys at Peakstone Law Group are ready to review your situation and advise you about your best legal options. Contact us now for a free and confidential consultation with an experienced attorney.
The Importance of Legal Representation for Violent Crime Charges
The stakes are high when you have been charged with a crime of violence, including the possibility of serving an extensive prison sentence. As a former prosecutor, founding attorney Patterson Weaver knows how violent crimes are investigated and prosecuted in Colorado. At Peakstone Law Group, our criminal defense lawyers can use that insider’s perspective to help you develop an effective defense and pursue the best possible outcome.
Among our successful results for clients is a not guilty verdict and a sealed record in a case involving alleged threats. Our client faced a felony violent crime charge for allegedly threatening her husband with a handgun during an argument. We conducted a far more thorough investigation than the police or prosecutors, and the case went to trial. After less than two hours of deliberation, the jury returned a not guilty verdict.
Read our client testimonials to find out more about previous clients’ experiences working with our law firm. For example, Brett wrote, “Patterson was a pleasure to deal with and was able to provide me the best possible outcome for my case. Patterson and his team are fantastic! Patterson’s outstanding character and intellect has made him one of the very best Attorneys in the Pikes Peak Region.”
Types of Violent Crimes in Colorado Springs
Under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-406, a crime of violence refers to specific crimes that involve the use or possession and threatened use of a deadly weapon or crimes that cause serious bodily injury or death to any other person.
Some examples of crime of violence offenses include:
- First- or second-degree assault
- Kidnapping
- Aggravated robbery
- First-degree arson
- First-degree burglary
- Escape
- Criminal extortion
- First- or second-degree unlawful termination of pregnancy
- Any crime against an at-risk adult or child
