Criminal Defense
Assault & Battery
Aggressive defense against violence allegations that threaten your freedom.
Assault charges in Colorado range from misdemeanor third-degree assault to first-degree felony assault, and the difference between them often comes down to intent, injury, and whether a weapon was involved. A single bar fight, domestic argument, or misunderstanding can escalate into a life-altering felony if it is not defended correctly from the start.
These cases are frequently built on conflicting witness accounts and heated emotions rather than clear evidence. We work to reconstruct what actually happened, expose exaggeration and self-defense scenarios, and hold the prosecution to its burden of proving every element beyond a reasonable doubt.
- First, second, and third-degree assault
- Menacing and reckless endangerment
- Assault involving a deadly weapon
- Bar fights and altercations
- Assault on a peace officer or first responder
- Self-defense and defense-of-others claims
Prison or jail
Felony assault can carry years in the Department of Corrections; misdemeanors carry county jail time.
Permanent record
A violence conviction can follow you through every future background check.
Firearm rights
Certain assault convictions result in the loss of your right to possess firearms.
Protection orders
Mandatory no-contact orders can force you from your home and away from family.
We investigate the physical evidence and medical records to test whether the alleged injuries match the accuser’s story, and we identify every witness who can corroborate self-defense or contradict the state’s narrative.
Where the facts support it, we raise self-defense, defense of others, and lack of intent, and we press for dismissal or reduction to a non-violent offense that protects your record and your rights.
No. Many assault charges are misdemeanors, but factors like serious bodily injury, use of a weapon, or the victim’s status can elevate the charge to a felony.
Self-defense is a complete legal defense in Colorado when you reasonably believed force was necessary. We build that defense with witnesses, injuries, and the full context of the encounter.
Not automatically. The prosecutor, not the accuser, decides whether to proceed. We work directly with the district attorney to seek dismissal where the evidence is weak.