Colorado Springs Assault & Battery Defense Attorney
ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT OR BATTERY IN EL PASO COUNTY?
If you’ve been charged with assault, battery, or both in Colorado Springs, the consequences can be life-altering. These charges can lead to felony convictions, mandatory prison time, and permanent damage to your reputation.
Trust Criminal Defense Colorado Springs, P.C., to fight aggressively to protect your rights, freedom, and future.
ASSAULT & BATTERY CHARGES IN COLORADO
In Colorado, assault and battery are distinct but often charged together:
- Assault: The intentional act of causing another person to fear imminent bodily harm.
- Battery: The actual physical contact that causes harm or is offensive.
You can be charged with assault even if no physical contact occurred—threats, gestures, or intimidation may be enough.
ASSAULT CHARGE Lawyer
Commonly Paired Charges/Solutions
Degrees of Assault in Colorado
Colorado law defines three degrees of assault, each with escalating penalties:
First-Degree Assault (Class 3 Felony)
- Intentional serious bodily injury with a deadly weapon
- Mandatory prison sentence: 10–32 years
- May be reduced to Class 5 felony if committed in “heat of passion”
Second-Degree Assault (Class 4 Felony)
- Intentional or reckless injury with a weapon
- Injury to law enforcement or emergency personnel
- Mandatory prison sentence: 5–16 years
Third-Degree Assault (Class 1 Misdemeanor)
- Reckless or knowing bodily harm
- Negligent injury with a weapon
- Penalty: Up to 2 years in jail, fines up to $5,000
Common Assault & Battery Scenarios We Defend
- Bar fights or public altercations
- Domestic disputes
- Road rage incidents
- Self-defense situations
- False accusations
- Police confrontations
What Prosecutors Must Prove
To convict you of assault or battery, prosecutors must prove:
- Intent: You meant to cause fear or harm
- Apprehension: The victim reasonably feared imminent harm
- Imminence: The threat was immediate
- Conduct: Your actions were harmful or offensive
If any of these elements are missing, your case may be dismissed or reduced.
Strategic Defense Against Assault Charges
Our legal team builds strong defenses using:
- Self-defense or defense of others
- Lack of intent or provocation
- Mistaken identity
- Unlawful arrest or search
- Mental health or diminished capacity
We challenge evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and negotiate aggressively with prosecutors.
Why Choose Criminal Defense Colorado Springs, P.C.?
- Over 30 years of courtroom success
- Led by former judge Mike Moran
- Thousands of cases dismissed or reduced
- Deep knowledge of El Paso County courts
- Trial-ready posture that earns respect from prosecutors
Contact Us Today
Don’t wait. Assault charges move fast—and early intervention is key.