In Weld County, when a person is charged with Harassment, if the alleged victim is a current or former partner, then the person may also be charged with Domestic Violence. Harassment can have consequences of Weld County Jail time. If there is an added charge of Domestic Violence, the penalties can increase. O’Malley Law Office’s top affordable lawyers discuss these two charges below.
What is the Definition of Harassment, C.R.S. 18-9-111, in Greeley, Colorado?
The definition of Harassment, C.R.S. 18-9-111, in Greeley 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(d) Repealed.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.
Examples of Harassment with Domestic Violence in Weld County
Some examples of Harassment with Domestic Violence in Weld County Could be:
- Joe and his partner are no longer living together, so Joe sends repeated text threats to hurt his partner. Joe could be charged with Harassment with a Domestic Violence Sentence Enhancer.
- Mary and her husband Brad are fighting, and she continuously eggs him on by insulting him so he will fight her, and when he pushes her away, she calls the police. Mary could be charged if she made the first contact. Usually, the man is arrested.
Penalties and Sentence for Harassment with a Domestic Violence Sentence Enhancer in Greeley, Colorado
In Greeley, a conviction for Harassment is a class 3 misdemeanor with penalties of up to 6 months in Weld County Jail, and a fine of $50 to $750. When there is an added Domestic Violence Sentence Enhancer, the penalties can be increased, and the judge can order that the defendant be evaluated and complete a DV treatment program.
What is the Definition of Domestic Violence, C.R.S. 18-6-800.3, in Weld County?
The definition of Domestic Violence, C.R.S. 18-6-800.3, in Weld County is:
Why Hire an Affordable Greeley, Colorado, Lawyer for a Harassment or Domestic Violence Charge?
Anytime you are accused of a crime in Greeley, you will need not only a lawyer you can afford, but also an experienced lawyer to help you get the best outcome in your Harassment and Domestic Violence case. These are serious allegations, and they can have severe consequences for your life. Most people charged with a DV cannot possess a firearm or ammunition ever again. A Domestic Violence charge could have you stuck in totally unnecessary treatment. A Harassment charge can not only land you in Weld County Jail – it can land you with a criminal record for life.
Accused of Harassment or Domestic Violence in Weld County or Greeley, Colorado? Remember, exercise your right to remain silent. Greeley police can’t use your words against you if you don’t tell them anything. They are not your friend. Contact us at the O’Malley Law Office immediately so we can begin working on your case. Call 970-616-6009 to speak with one of our skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyers in the Weld County and Greeley area. Together, we can protect your future.
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