Colorado prosecutors sometimes file charges that exceed what the evidence supports, using inflated allegations as leverage to pressure guilty pleas. Overcharging occurs across case types, from assault and domestic violence to drug offenses and DUI. When Colorado prosecutors overcharge, fighting excessive criminal allegations requires a defense team that can identify the tactic and push back effectively. The Law Office of Kimberly Diego defends clients across the Denver metro area against
The crime of menacing can seem vague. It’s certainly a broad charge, intended to cover a wide variety of behaviors.
However, a seemingly minor change can raise a charge of menacing from a misdemeanor to a felony. This difference in the charges makes all the difference for the person being accused.
Colorado’s crime of menacing is intended to help keep people safe. When the statute covers such broad behavior, though,
