Menacing is a crime in Adams County, Colorado that involves making threats that place someone in fear of serious injury. These situations escalate and ramifications amplify when a deadly weapon is present. Earlier this month, a man entered a popular fried chicken restaurant demanding a popular sold-out sandwich at gunpoint. While no one was hurt, witnesses claim a deadly weapon was indeed aimed at restaurant employees. Accusations or charges of this nature require consulting an experienced menacing defense attorney.

What is a Felony Menacing Charge in Colorado?

Making criminal threats in Colorado, C.R.S. 18-3-206, can result in impactful charges. Someone commits misdemeanor menacing in Thornton or Brighton when they:

• by threat or physical action,
• knowingly place or attempt to place,
• another person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury

However, if the above is true and a deadly weapon is used felony charges can result. Items like guns, knives, baseball bats, and metal tools can be considered deadly weapons. While some instances involving aiming a firearm at someone may be more accurately charged as Prohibited Use of Weapons, many district attorneys will strive for the felony menacing conviction.

How Long Can You Go to Jail for Menacing in Adams County?

Each menacing case is different and several factors can determine the outcome. Making criminal threats that don't involve a deadly weapon is a misdemeanor offense in Colorado. Potential consequences include up to 12 months in county jail, as well as fines of $1,000. If someone displays or uses a deadly weapon as part of their threat, a class 5 felony can apply. Possible penalties of conviction can be 1 – 3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to $100,000 in fines. A felony record can also lead to other harmful ramifications, such as difficulty passing background checks, inability to obtain certain professional licenses, and travel restrictions.

Experienced Menacing Defense Attorney in Colorado

Facing a charge of menacing doesn't mean you're guilty. Consulting a skilled criminal defense attorney with proven results is especially critical at the onset of an accusation or charge. Perhaps the statements in your case weren't threats, you didn't have a weapon, or you were acting in self-defense. Nevertheless, contact Adams County's best defense attorneys for a free consultation where we will carefully analyze your unique case and suggest next steps. We have decades of combined experience defending men and women facing misdemeanors and felonies throughout Colorado and are ready to fight for your freedom and future.

If you or someone you know is facing a menacing charge in Colorado, be smart. Contact the accomplished defense lawyers at Sawyer Legal Group, LLC at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.

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