A broad term used and then broken up into certain subsections in Colorado; generally a class 4 felony.
“now looking at the opposite end of the spectrum we have our third degree assault which is typically charged we can see harassment charge there's another level of assault that can be charged and unfortunately we see this charge quite frequently especially here in colorado and that is a second degree assault also known as a strangulation now with those types of charges they're they're a little bit more nuanced so we dig into that more in a later video but for our sake today just knowing that there are different levels of assault harassment and other charges that can be charged as domestic violence there's any number of ways that you can be charged with an act of domestic violence but those assaults and harassments are the most commonly seen charges in domestic violence cases”
“that is a second degree assault also known as a strangulation”
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Source · Read guide ↗Right Law Group's guide explains: "Being charged with assault in Littleton can carry serious criminal consequences. Depending on the facts of the case, prosecutors may pursue misdemeanor or felony assault charges under Colorado law."
Source · Read guide ↗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."
Source · Read guide ↗Right Law Group's guide explains: "Assault is a serious crime, but when it involves a family member, it takes on an even more complex and emotional dimension."
Source · Read guide ↗Alexis explains: "now looking at the opposite end of the spectrum we have our third degree assault which is typically charged we can see harassment charge there's another level of assault that can be charged and unfortunately we see this charge quite frequently especially here in colorado and that is a second degree assault also known as a strangulation now with those types of charges they're they're a little bit more nuanced so we dig into that more in a later video but for our sake today just knowing that there are different levels of assault harassment and other charges that can be charged as domestic violence there's any number of ways that you can be charged with an act of domestic violence but those assaults and harassments are the most commonly seen charges in domestic violence cases"
Answered by Alexis Austin Litle · Watch clip ↗Alexis explains: "that is a second degree assault also known as a strangulation"
Answered by Alexis Austin Litle · Watch clip ↗Right Law Group's guide explains: "If you or a loved one have been accused of assault in Colorado, you need a nuanced understanding of the various charges classified under state law in order to mount the strongest legal defense."
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Got into a DV case because of an ex I let back in the home and made my life very hard
he fought hard for me
they dismissed the whole case
their belief of my side and story and their knowledge in the legal system they were able to get my case dismissed
get my case dismissed