Vehicular Assault Defense in Colorado Springs

Facing Vehicular Assault Charges? Put a Former Government Lawyer on Your Side.

An allegation under C.R.S. 18-3-205 can bring immediate scrutiny to a driver’s conduct, possible impairment, and responsibility for another person’s injuries. We represent people facing vehicular assault investigations and charges in Colorado Springs, with a focus on the evidence supporting each required element.

Decisions made early in an investigation can affect the defense. Before giving substantive statements to investigators or prosecutors, you need to understand the alleged conduct, the evidence collected, and any court or release obligations you must follow.

Call (719) 354-2052 to request a no-cost consultation and discuss the allegation with our criminal defense firm.

What Prosecutors Must Prove Under C.R.S. 18-3-205

Colorado law provides separate pathways for allegations based on reckless driving and those involving alcohol or drugs. Both require serious bodily injury and proximate cause. The prosecution must prove that the alleged driving conduct legally caused the injury.

Key issues under the statute can include:

• Reckless driving: Whether the conduct met the legal standard for recklessness rather than ordinary negligence or a traffic mistake.
• Alcohol or drugs: Whether chemical testing, observations, statements, and other evidence support the alleged impairment theory.
• Serious bodily injury: Whether the nature, severity, and medical documentation of the injury satisfy the statutory threshold.
• Causation: Whether the alleged conduct was the proximate cause of the injury, including questions about the collision sequence and other contributing factors.

Depending on the circumstances, the case may also involve allegations of driving under the influence, driving while ability impaired, leaving the scene, or other traffic and criminal offenses. A crash and an injury alone don’t resolve every factual or legal issue.

Evidence That Can Shape the Defense

We can conduct an independent investigation, examine the circumstances surrounding the charge, and evaluate evidence for negotiations or trial. This analysis separates disputed facts from legal questions and identifies what should be challenged, explained, preserved, or developed.

Relevant evidence and legal questions may involve:

• Police reports, diagrams, photographs, video, timelines, and vehicle damage
• Witness accounts and inconsistencies between statements
• Roadside observations, field sobriety exercises, and chemical testing
• The timing, collection, handling, and interpretation of blood or breath evidence
• Medical records supporting the claimed injury classification
• The legality of a traffic stop, detention, search, seizure, or requested test
• The connection between the alleged conduct, collision, and injury

Criminal discovery may reveal information that wasn’t available at the scene. We review police reports, witness statements, records, and other disclosed materials against the prosecution’s theory and the client’s account.

The Criminal Court Process in Colorado Springs

Cases in the Colorado Springs area may proceed through the El Paso County District Court, part of Colorado’s 4th Judicial District. A case may begin with an initial appearance and decisions about bond or release conditions. After formal charging, it may move through discovery and pretrial motions, followed by plea negotiations or trial. Sentencing occurs only if there is a conviction.

We can explain what each stage requires, evaluate plea options, and prepare for court advocacy when necessary. The appropriate strategy depends on the evidence, alleged injury, driving or impairment theory, prior record, potential collateral consequences, and the client’s objectives.

Former Government Lawyer Alexander Berry Leads the Defense

Attorney Alexander Berry previously worked as a government lawyer, giving us firsthand knowledge of how criminal cases are assessed and prosecuted. We use that perspective to develop customized strategies instead of treating every serious crash allegation the same way.

Attorney Berry has been included on The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyers list, received a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating, and earned recognition from the American Institute as one of its 10 Best attorneys in Colorado. Our published testimonials include an account describing representation in a prior vehicular assault case. That testimonial reflects one person’s experience and doesn’t predict the outcome of another case.

What to Do After an Arrest or Investigation

Protect your legal options by meeting current obligations and preserving relevant information. Don’t post details about the crash online or give substantive explanations about your driving or alleged impairment before obtaining legal advice.

Keep the following information available for your consultation:

• Charging papers, summonses, citations, and court notices
• Bond documents and written release conditions
• Blood, breath, or other testing records in your possession
• Insurance communications and crash-related notices
• Upcoming court dates and deadlines

Continue following every release condition and attend all scheduled court appearances. If an instruction or document is unclear, bring it to the consultation so we can review it in the context of your case.

Protect Your Options After a Serious Crash Allegation

A no-cost consultation allows you to explain what happened, identify the current stage of the case, and receive individualized guidance about the issues requiring attention. We can assess the allegations, review available information, and discuss defense considerations without promising a particular result.

Damascus Road Law Group provides focused criminal defense representation for people facing serious charges in Colorado Springs. Our approach combines careful evidence review, clear communication, and preparation for plea negotiations or court proceedings.

Call (719) 354-2052 to schedule your consultation with our Colorado Springs vehicular assault defense firm.