Commerce City, CO asked in Criminal Law for Colorado

Q: Is Assault 2-Drugging Victim classified as a crime of violence or is it per say not a crime of violence

I am just trying to see where I can find out what the meaning of that charge is. We were told that this charge was not considered a crime of violence and I ma just trying to et that in writing. I am not sure if I need to go to a law library or how I can get the information that I am seeking.

Related Topics:
1 Lawyer Answer
Russell Hebets
Russell Hebets
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Denver, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: 2nd Degree Assault- Drugging is not a crime of violence. You can see this in Colorado Revised Statutes 18-3-203.

Tristan Kenyon Schultz agrees with this answer

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.