Bodily Injury

Alexis explains: "Another example of seconddegree assault would be using a deadly weapon and causing bodily injury to somebody. So if you and Colorado allows for quite a wide range of things to be considered deadly weapons. For instance, a pipe, something that we wouldn't necessarily think as a deadly weapon could be a deadly weapon. Obviously, there's knives, pistols, things along those lines. So if it's using a deadly weapon to in a resulting in a bodily injury, then you you are potentially going to be facing a crime of seconddegree assault."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "In Colorado, various actions fall under the broad category of “assault,” ranging from unwanted physical contact to severe offenses such as first-degree assault, second-degree assault,, and vehicular assault."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "In Colorado, the terms “assault” and “battery” are not interchangeable. In fact, Colorado doesn’t have a specific battery charge."

Alexis explains: "Misdemeanor assault is going to be pretty minor injuries. So, the the most common charge we see when it comes to assault in the third degree, a class one misdemeanor, is knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another. Bodily injury in Colorado can be anything from a scrape, a cut to somebody just saying, "I felt pain." That would be an example would be if you punch somebody in the face and they get a scratch. That's going to be assault in the third degree."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Assault is a serious crime, but when it involves a family member, it takes on an even more complex and emotional dimension."

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Though it can happen in the blink of an eye, the consequences of committing a crime with a deadly weapon can last a lifetime."