Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Juvenile crimes

My 14 yr old son was charged with resisting arrest while caught shoplifting. They charged him with assault, are they the same thing? What should we be looking at as far as doing any time for this crime.


Asked on 12/16/07, 10:28 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Richard B. Huttner Richard B. Huttner, P.C.

Re: Juvenile crimes

Resisting arrest, shoplifting and assault are not all the same. They each require different elements to prove. As for penalties, it depends on where the juvenile is charged. In municipal courts there is little chance of incarceration. In state court, there is a chance of detention.

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Answered on 12/16/07, 12:12 pm
Marc Milavitz The Alternative Law Office of Marc Milavitz

Re: Juvenile crimes

Assault and resisting are two seperate crimes. The punishment for your child depends on his criminal history. It can range from probation to out of home placement to incarceration, depending on the circumstances of the crime and his past.

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Answered on 12/16/07, 8:14 pm


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