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An assault or battery arrest can bring jail exposure, protective orders, and a record that affects work, housing, and family life. Whether this is your first arrest or a more serious allegation, you need a defense that acts quickly, protects your rights, and looks for every path to reduce or dismiss the charges. DeChant Law is ready to step in, guide you through each step, and fight for your future.
Colorado treats assault as a violent offense. Charges range from misdemeanor third degree assault to felony first and second degree assault, with penalties that can include years in prison if serious injury or weapons are alleged. Battery can be filed at the municipal level and often overlaps with state charges for assault or menacing. Menacing involves placing someone in fear of imminent serious bodily injury and can be charged as a felony if a weapon is involved. Every case turns on the facts, the alleged injuries, the identities of those involved, and what the state can actually prove.
Attorney Reid DeChant digs into the details that decide outcomes. We examine whether the police had lawful grounds to detain or arrest you, what body cam or witness statements really show, and whether any medical evidence supports the accusations. Self defense, defense of others, lack of intent, and misidentification are all viable defenses when supported by the record. We also build a mitigation plan that presents your story, treatment efforts when appropriate, and the context of the event to influence charging decisions and sentencing options.
Reid brings perspective from both public defense and private practice. He understands how prosecutors assemble assault and menacing cases and how to challenge weak points. Clients work directly with their attorney, stay informed, and help shape strategy. The goal is simple. Protect your freedom, protect your record, and pursue the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial.
Early action can preserve evidence, secure witnesses, and protect your rights. Put a proven Denver criminal defense lawyer on your side today.
Call DeChant Law at (303) 409-7500 for a confidential consultation. Speak directly with an attorney who treats you like a teammate, not a case number, and get a clear plan for defending against assault, battery, or menacing charges.
I can’t say enough good things about Reid. From the very beginning he was the first and only person to truly care and fight for what I was going through. We went through a lot of ups and downs together and in the end my case was dismissed. He truly fought for me to the end and did everything he could to ensure a smooth process. He kept me calm and even brought in John to help. They both are extremely kind souls and are good at what they do. Highly recommend.
I’m beyond thankful for the service that DeChant law provided. Each step throughout my legal battle was dealt with great communication and in-depth information to help me better understand what I was facing. The end result was something that I had hoped for going in, but with each day and encounter/conversation that we had made it more of a possibility. And DeChant law represented me and I know I wouldn’t have gotten the results that I did without them. I felt important from beginning to end, that I mattered. That this was as important to them as it was for me. Thank you so much!!!
When criminal charges put your freedom at risk, you need more than legal advice. You need a defense strategy built for trial. At DeChant Law, we fight for clients in Denver, Adams, and Broomfield Counties with compassion, courtroom experience, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.
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