You know, even when you legally own a gun and have all the proper paperwork to carry that firearm on your person, it doesn’t mean you have free reign with your gun in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park. A pro-cyclist is learning that the hard way as he was recently given a summons to appear in Jefferson County Court for multiple counts including Reckless Endangerment and Disorderly Conduct after shooting his gun in a residential area to let off some steam. A neighbor had seen the bicyclists with the gun and reported the incident to the police after hearing 3 loud gunshots in the area. The cyclist was identified and served a summons for the charges, though he claims he did not know the area was residential or that he was prohibited from shooting there.
Larimer County Reckless Endangerment Lawyer: What is the Definition of Reckless Endangerment?
The Colorado law definition of Reckless Endangerment – C.R.S. 18-3-208 – is:
Because the cyclist shot a gun in a residential area, where there was a high chance that people might be nearby, he was charged. When there is a high risk of hurting someone by your conduct, you expose yourself to charges. The District Attorney will most likely argue that the man’s actions were reckless because he did not take the risk of harm to others into consideration before shooting his gun. Everyone knows that, a gunshot can cause serious bodily injury.
What is the Sentence for Cyclist Reckless Endangerment in Boulder County?
As a class 3 misdemeanor in Larimer, Boulder, and Jackson County, Reckless Endangerment is punishable by up to 6 months in the Larimer County Jail and $750 in fines. The bigger implication would be having a permanent conviction on a criminal record. This can prevent a person from getting a job or housing in the future. Make sure that if you are facing even a low-level misdemeanor like Reckless Endangerment, that you have an experienced criminal defense attorney at your side in the Boulder County Court.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Reckless Endangerment, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the affordable and best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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