Assault

What’s the difference between assault and menacing in Colorado?

Posted on June 2, 2025 | Category: Assault

Assault vs. Menacing in Colorado "What’s the Difference?" — Top Defense Attorney ExplainsWatch this video on YouTube Assault and menacing are related but different crimes in Colorado. Assault is causing physical injury to someone, such as by punching. By contrast, menacing is putting a person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury or death, such …

Colorado Springs Gang Violence – How serious is it?

Posted on January 27, 2025 | Category: Assault

Silhouette of six gang members standing in the entrance of an abandoned structure with trees in the background

Gang violence in Colorado Springs leads to at least a couple of killings every year. There was a significant spike in gang-related shootings in the Aurora area in 2023. That same year several suspected gang-members were indicted on hundreds of crimes, including murder, they allegedly committed in Commerce City and Denver.1 Some of these gangs …

“Assault” vs “Battery” – The Difference Under California Law

Posted on January 25, 2025 | Category: Assault

Assault vs. Battery — "What's the difference?"Watch this video on YouTube In California, the main difference between the crimes of assault and battery is whether contact was made. If no contact was made, it can be assault. If contact was made, it is usually both assault and battery. Because contact was made, the penalties for …

Types of Assault Charges – 6 That Are Most Common

Posted on March 27, 2024 | Category: Assault, Useful information

A hooded man about to stomp down on someone, as an example of assault.

The police recently arrested you for assaulting someone in a bar. How can a prosecutor charge it? Are there really different levels of assault? Yes. Most jurisdictions recognize six common types of assault charges. These include: simple assault, aggravated assault, assault with a deadly weapon, sexual assault, vehicular assault, and felony assault. A prosecutor can …

What’s the statute of limitations for “assault” in California?

Posted on March 25, 2024 | Category: Assault

The statute of limitations for simple (misdemeanor) assault in California is one year. But for most felony assault charges, the prosecutor has up to three years to bring charges. A statute of limitations (SOL) refers to the maximum time period during which a prosecutor can file criminal charges. If a prosecutor files charges after the …

What is “Assault with a Deadly Weapon”? A Legal Guide

Posted on March 13, 2024 | Category: Assault, Useful information

A man swinging a bat at someone, as an example of assault with a deadly weapon.

Assault with a deadly weapon is a crime in which you attack or threaten someone with a dangerous weapon or object. A prosecutor must prove the following two elements to successfully convict you of this offense: you assaulted someone, and you did so using a deadly weapon. In general, you commit the offense of assault …

What is the definition of assault and battery in Colorado?

Posted on March 16, 2022 | Category: Assault, Battery

Assault and battery are two separate crimes in Colorado law. Assault is unlawfully causing injury to another person, such as through punching, hitting, or kicking. And battery – which is more commonly referred to as menacing (CRS 18-3-206) in Colorado – is using threats or actions to try to place a person in fear of …