In Greeley, an Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification charge can happen when intimate photos are taken without a person’s consent. In Longmont recently, a ride-share driver was charged with Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification after pictures of a nude women were sent to a man from an unknown number. The ride-share car was located, and the driver admitted to consensual sex with the woman and then taking the nude photos. When the woman was contacted, she did not remember the ride and maintained that neither the sex nor the photos were consensual. The O’Malley Law attorneys know that this “extraordinary risk” crime can carry more severe penalties, including a longer sentence and registration as a Sex Offender. Learn more below about an Criminal Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification charge and why you should hire the O’Malley Law Office to defend your future.
Definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6, in Weld County
The definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6, in Weld County is:
(2) (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection (2), invasion of privacy for sexual gratification is a class 1 misdemeanor and is an extraordinary risk crime subject to the modified sentencing range specified in section 18-1.3-501 (3).
(b) Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification is a class 6 felony and is an extraordinary risk crime subject to the modified sentencing range specified in section 18-1.3-401 (10) if either of the following circumstances exist:
(I) The offense is committed subsequent to a prior conviction, as defined in section 16-22-102 (3), C.R.S., for unlawful sexual behavior as defined in section 16-22-102 (9), C.R.S.; or
(II) The person observes or takes a photograph of the intimate parts of a person under fifteen years of age. This subparagraph (II) shall not apply if the defendant is less than four years older than the person observed or photographed.
In the story above, the woman may have assumed a reasonable expectation of privacy, depending on the circumstances. If it is proven she had the expectation and was too intoxicated to consent, then the driver could be convicted of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification. If sexual contact occurred without consent, the man could be charged with Sexual Assault or Unlawful Sexual Contact, depending on what happened.
In Greeley, Colorado What is Considered “Photography”?
“Photography” in Greeley, is considered any type of photograph, motion picture, videotape, live feed, print, negative, slide, or other mechanically, electronically, or chemically produced or reproduced visual material.
Sentence and Punishment of an Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Conviction in Weld County
In Weld County Courts, Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is a class 1 misdemeanor. The penalties for a class 1 misdemeanor are 6 – 24 months in Weld County Jail, and/or a fine of $500-$5,000. It becomes a class 6 felony if you have a prior conviction for any unlawful sexual behavior, or the person you photograph is under the age of 15 and at least 4 years younger than you. The punishments can then include 1 – 2 years in prison, and/or a fine of $1,000-$100,000. It is important to consider that Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is an “extraordinary risk” crime which makes the punishment harsher.
Why Hire Greeley, Colorado’s Leading Criminal Lawyers to Defend Your Criminal Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Case?
Hiring Greeley’s leading criminal lawyers with more than 30 years of experience in Sexual Crime cases will get you the best defense. Our attorneys will fight for the best outcome in your case. The criminal defense lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office know that we live in a digital age and that people make mistakes. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers can help guide you through the court process, or possibly get your case dismissed all together.
If you are being falsely accused of Criminal Invasion of Privacy or Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Weld County, call the O’Malley Law Office now. Call 970-616-6009 to schedule a free consultation with a criminal defense lawyer in the Greeley and Weld County area today. Together, we can protect your future.
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