Assault & Violent Crimes

Yes. A person may face both charges if their conduct involves causing bodily injury and also threatening another person with serious bodily injury.

Menacing occurs when a person knowingly places or attempts to place another person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury through a threat or physical action.

Assault is a criminal offense that generally requires causing bodily injury to another person. Colorado law recognizes multiple degrees of assault, including third-degree assault.

Assault generally involves causing bodily injury to another person, while menacing involves knowingly placing or attempting to place another person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury.