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First Degree Assault defense in Denver County, Colorado

Court: Denver County Court & District Court, Denver. Prosecuted by the 2nd Judicial District Attorney's Office. 2nd Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Denver.

About this charge

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

About Denver County courts

Court: Denver County Court & District Court, Denver. Prosecuted by the 2nd Judicial District Attorney's Office. 2nd Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Denver.

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

Which court hears First Degree Assault charges, the county court or the district court?

In Denver County, First Degree Assault charges are handled through the Denver County Court & District Court, part of the 2nd Judicial District. Misdemeanor-level matters are heard on the county-court side and felony-level matters on the district-court side of the same courthouse.

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Who prosecutes First Degree Assault charges?

First Degree Assault charges in Denver County are prosecuted by the 2nd Judicial District Attorney's Office, the elected District Attorney for the 2nd Judicial District.

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What judicial district covers First Degree Assault cases?

Denver County falls within the 2nd Judicial District, and First Degree Assault cases there are heard in the Denver County Court & District 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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