In Denver, as in other jurisdictions, weapons crimes carry serious legal consequences, including fines, imprisonment, and a permanent criminal record. One crucial element in prosecuting weapons-related offenses is the establishment of intent—the mental state or purpose behind the possession or use of the weapon. In this blog, we will explore the role of intent in Denver weapons crime cases. We’ll examine how prosecutors seek to establish intent, how defense attorneys
Recently a U. S. Marshal was assaulted by a skateboarder at the U. S. Federal Courthouse in Denver, and police are still looking for the attacker.
On Sept. 27, 2017 around 5:45 p.m., a man on a skateboard approached the marshal. Five other skateboarders were also present. The man was around 20 years old, standing roughly 5’ 8” tall and weighing about 140 pounds with blond hair. He assaulted