Colorado Springs, CO criminal defense attorney Matt Chaput talks about common felonies charged in Colorado. He shares that one of the more common felonies in Colorado is second-degree assault, classified as a Class 4 Felony. This offense encompasses several variations, including acts committed with the intent to cause bodily injury, causing serious bodily injury, violently striking a police officer, or committing strangulation. In Colorado, serious bodily injury is defined as injuries such as broken bones, third-degree assaults, or any harm that carries a risk of death or serious disfigurement.

Other potential felonies include menacing, which involves using a deadly weapon to place another person in fear for their life. Colorado also classifies drug-related felonies, which range from simple possession of narcotics for personal use to possession with intent to distribute. These are categorized from DF4 to DF1, with penalties varying based on the severity of the offense.

Theft-related felonies are also common, with the classification determined by the value or type of property stolen. Penalties for theft can range from class 6 to class 3 felonies, depending on the amount and nature of the property involved.