Harassment is charged in Firestone and across Weld County for many different reasons. Actions ranging from unwanted physical contact to calling someone repeatedly can result in Harassment charges. If any of the subsections of Harassment are charged and the person is accused of harassing another because of a person’s race or other specific factor, then the Harassment is considered aggravated.
Harassment Charges in Weld County: How is Harassment Charged in Colorado
The Weld County, Colorado law definition of Harassment – C.R.S. 18-9-111 – is:
(a) Strikes, shoves, kicks, or otherwise touches a person or subjects him to physical contact; or
(b) In a public place directs obscene language or makes an obscene gesture to or at another person; or
(c) Follows a person in or about a public place; or
(d) Repealed.
(e) Directly or indirectly initiates communication with a person or directs language toward another person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, telephone network, data network, text message, instant message, computer, computer network, computer system, or other interactive electronic medium in a manner intended to harass or threaten bodily injury or property damage, or makes any comment, request, suggestion, or proposal by telephone, computer, computer network, computer system, or other interactive electronic medium that is obscene; or
(f) Makes a telephone call or causes a telephone to ring repeatedly, whether or not a conversation ensues, with no purpose of legitimate conversation; or
(g) Makes repeated communications at inconvenient hours that invade the privacy of another and interfere in the use and enjoyment of another’s home or private residence or other private property; or
(h) Repeatedly insults, taunts, challenges, or makes communications in offensively coarse language to, another in a manner likely to provoke a violent or disorderly response.
Each subsection has a specific charge level. A charge under subsection (a) or (c) is a class 1 misdemeanor. For a charge under subsections (e), (f), (g), or (h), it is a class 2 misdemeanor. Finally, a charge under subsection (b) is a petty offense.
Penalty for Racially Motivated Harassment in Greeley
If a person is charged with ANY subsection of Harassment listed above, and the Harassment is because of one of the following, the Harassment is considered aggravated:
- Race;
- Color;
- Religion;
- Ancestry;
- National Origin;
- Physical or Mental Disability;
- Sexual Orientation; or
- Transgender Identity
If one of these apply, then the Harassment charge is aggravated to a class 1 misdemeanor.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Harassment, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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