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First Degree Assault defense in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Court: El Paso County Combined Court, Colorado Springs. Prosecuted by the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office. 4th Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Colorado Springs.

About this charge

Causing serious bodily injury with a deadly weapon or with intent to cause serious bodily injury.

About Colorado Springs courts

Court: El Paso County Combined Court, Colorado Springs. Prosecuted by the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office. 4th Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Colorado Springs.

Penalties

  • Class 2 Felony Penalty (Theft $1,000,000+)8 to 24 years · $1,000,000
  • Class 3 Felony Penaltyup to 32 years · up to $750,000
  • Class 4 Felony Penalty2–6 years in prison · $2,000–$500,000
  • Class 5 Felony Penalty1–3 years in prison · $1,000–$100,000
  • Felony Menacingup to 3 years · up to $100,000
  • Misdemeanor Menacingup to 364 days · up to $1,000

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Frequently asked questions

How are First Degree Assault cases handled in the Combined Court?

First Degree Assault cases in Colorado Springs are handled by the El Paso County Combined Court, which sits in the 4th Judicial District. As a combined court, it hears both county-court and district-court matters.

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Who prosecutes First Degree Assault charges?

First Degree Assault charges in Colorado Springs are prosecuted by the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office, the elected District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District.

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What judicial district covers First Degree Assault cases?

Colorado Springs falls within the 4th Judicial District, and First Degree Assault cases there are heard in the El Paso County Combined Court.

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Is There a Difference Between Assault and Battery in Colorado?

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."

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What's the actual sentencing range if I end up convicted of this in Colorado?

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Assault in the first degree, or CRS 18-3-202 in Colorado, is typically a Class 3 felony punishable by 10–32 years in jail and $3,000–$75,000 in fines."

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