Imagine experiencing the biggest adrenaline rush you've ever had. You lost control of your vehicle and your heart is pounding fast. This may describe the case of the driver involved in a car accident in Aurora, Colorado a couple days ago. A man driving an SUV was said to have ran off the road into the backyard of someone's home.  The car rolled and crashed into a tree and fence. Sadly, one woman was thrown from the vehicle and run over by the SUV. The woman is now in critical condition and is facing life-threatening injuries as a result. Police are suspecting alcohol to be a contributing factor to the accident. Since this incident happened in Colorado, the driver could face charges of Vehicular Assault.

Vehicular Assault in Denver and El Paso County

The definition of Vehicular Assault, C.R.S 18-3-205, in Denver, El Paso County and across Colorado is:

(a) If a person operates or drives a motor vehicle in a reckless manner, and this conduct is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury to another, such person commits vehicular assault.

(b) If a person operates or drives a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and one or more drugs, or a combination of both alcohol and one or more drugs, and this conduct is the proximate cause of a serious bodily injury to another, such person commits vehicular assault. This is a strict liability crime.

If you've been charged with Vehicular Assault, contact an experienced lawyer to fight on your behalf.

Vehicular Assault is normally a class 5 felony, but if a person causes serious bodily injury to another person as a result of alcohol or one or more drugs, Vehicular Assault is a class 4 felony. The man driving the vehicle may have been driving recklessly since he drove off of the road and caused his car to roll over.  However, things like this occur without the fault of the driver in many situations. Perhaps he was swerving to avoid an animal or child which suddenly appeared in his path. Without further investigation by an experienced Vehicular Assault attorney, it's uncertain whether his driving contributed to the life-threatening injuries to the woman injured. Without a complete investigation, the man could be convicted of Vehicular Assault charges and face 1-3 years in prison. Beyond that, if police obtain evidence to support suspicions that speed and alcohol were the main causes of this accident, he could face 2-6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections for a class 4 felony.

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Take Caution with Vehicular Assault Cases in Jefferson and Adams County

Sometimes, a Vehicular Assault charge could lead to other, more serious charges based on the outcome of a situation. For instance, more serious consequences could result if someone's reckless driving leads to the death of another person in Jefferson, Adams County or anywhere else in Colorado. This could result in charges of Vehicular Homicide, which is a class 4 felony. If a person drives after consuming alcohol or one or more drugs, and causes the death of another person because of his or her driving, this could lead to Vehicular Homicide charges. This is a class 3 felony.

Why You Need the Best Vehicular Assault Defense Lawyers in Arapahoe County for Vehicular Assault Charges

There are many ways a criminal defense lawyer can defend you against Vehicular Assault convictions.If a police officer believes alcohol is a factor in a Vehicular Assault case, you will have to agree to a breath, blood or urine analysis at a police station or hospital. Refusal of an analysis in Glendale, Arapahoe County and across Colorado could lead to additional consequences, so it's in your best interest to comply. In some cases, you can be forced to cooperate in the test. If facing charges of Vehicular Assault, working with a knowledgeable Colorado attorney is crucial for your freedom. There are many ways a criminal defense lawyer from the O'Malley Law Office can defend you against Vehicular Assault convictions. We strive for case dismissals and client acquittals. If you are facing charges of Vehicular Assault, don't lose hope. Contact the criminal defense attorneys at the O'Malley Law Office today, and protect your future.

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If the police contact you regarding a charge of Vehicular Assault, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880 for a free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.Request a Free Consultation

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