Colorado Springs, CO criminal defense attorney Matt Chaput talks about Second Degree Assault. He explains that second-degree assault in Colorado is a broad category, divided into several specific subsections. It is classified as a Class 4 Felony, typically carrying a sentence of two to six years in the Department of Corrections, followed by a period of mandatory parole if incarceration is imposed. Second-degree assault can include acts such as strangulation, striking a peace officer, causing serious bodily injury to another person, or using a deadly weapon to inflict harm. Colorado law provides multiple scenarios under which second-degree assault charges may apply, reflecting the range of potential offenses within this classification.