Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Lawyer in Greeley, CO
When is Invasion of Privacy an Extraordinary Risk Crime?

Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6, is charged when a person engages in “window peeping” to satisfy their own sexual desire.  While this crime is often charged as a class 1 misdemeanor, it can also be charged as a class 6 felony in some circumstances.  When charged as a felony, it is also designated an extraordinary risk crime.  This designation increases the maximum sentence to the Colorado DOC that a defendant could face if convicted of this offense.  If you have been charged with Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, don’t wait – contact a top Weld County sex crimes lawyer today.

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Colorado’s Law on Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6

Colorado’s law on Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6, is:

In other words, an act of voyeurism committed to satisfy your own sexual desire would result in being charged with this crime.  If a person engaged in the same act but did not do so for their sexual gratification, they would instead be charged with Criminal Invasion of Privacy, C.R.S. 18-7-801.

Invasion of Privacy as an Extraordinary Risk Crime in Severance and Ault

Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification can sometimes be charged as an extraordinary risk crime in Severance and Ault.  This takes place when the defendant:

• Has been previously convicted of any offense that constitutes unlawful sexual behavior as defined in C.R.S. 16-22-102 (9), or
• Observed or photographed a child under the age of 15, and the defendant is at least 4 years older than the child.

If the defendant is convicted of Invasion of Privacy under one of these circumstances, they will face a felony charge with a longer possible sentence to the Colorado DOC.

Weld County Jail Time + Other Penalties for Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Greeley

Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is punishable by Weld County Jail time (misdemeanor conviction), registration as a sex offender, and many more penalties.  See the following table:

Classification	Circumstances	Penalties
Class 1 misdemeanor / M1	It is the defendant’s first Invasion of Privacy offense, They have not been convicted of any other unlawful sexual behavior offenses, and The alleged victim was not a child under 15.	Up to 364 days in the Weld County Jail Fine of up to $1,000 Sex offender treatment Registration as a sex offender
Class 6 felony / F6 + extraordinary risk crime	The defendant has been previously convicted of an offense that constitutes unlawful sexual behavior, or The defendant observed or photographed a child under 15 years of age, and they are 4+ years older than the victim.	1 – 2 years in the Colorado DOC; class 6 felonies without extraordinary risk designation are usually punishable by 1 – 1.5 years 1 year of mandatory parole upon release from prison Fine of $1,000 – $100,000 Sex offender treatment Registration as a sex offender Firearm and ammunition relinquishment

Regardless of whether you have been charged with misdemeanor or felony Invasion of Privacy, you need to act quickly to protect your future.  Give us a call today to secure the representation you need at the Weld County Court, and to partner with a lawyer whose top priority is to help you protect your future.

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Have you been charged with Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification?  Be smart, and exercise your right to stay silent.  Then get in contact with a top criminal defense lawyer with decades of experience handling sex crime charges from the O’Malley Law Office today at 970-616-6009 to discuss your case today.  Together, we can protect your future.

The location for the Weld County Courthouse is 901 9^th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. We’ll see you there!

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