In Weld County, Tampering crimes come in many flavors. Colorado law has Tampering with utilities (First Degree Tampering); Tampering with the property of another(Second Degree Tampering); or Tampering with a Deceased Human Body. In every case, it is smart to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to protect you from these misdemeanor and felony charges. It is a felony to be Tampering with a Deceased Human Body, which is when someone purposefully hides, alters, or destroys a human body so it cannot be used for legal proceedings. A few years ago, a Colorado woman was suspected of Murdering her brother so she and her family could gain control of a $3 million ranch house. She recently pled guilty to tampering with his corpse, by burying his body with dead goat heads. Due to her plea, her murder charge, accessory to a crime charge, and the witness tampering charge were all dismissed.
First Degree Criminal Tampering in Weld County, C.R.S. 18-4-505
In Weld County, a person can be charged for First Degree Criminal Tampering, C.R.S. 18-4-505, when:
This is basically when someone is upset with you and they end up cutting power to your home. If convicted, it is a class 1 misdemeanor.
Second Degree Criminal Tampering in Greeley and Eaton, Colorado, 18-4-506
Second Degree Criminal Tampering, C.R.S. 18-4-506, in Greeley and Eaton, occurs when:
An example of Second Degree Criminal Tampering is when a neighbor is fed up with your barking dog, so they egg your house. Not a very intelligent solution to the issue, but it happens. If you’re convicted, it is a class 2 misdemeanor in Colorado.
What is Tampering with a Deceased Human Body, C.R.S. 18-8-610.5, in Greeley?
In Greeley, it is a crime to Tamper with a Deceased Human Body, C.R.S. 18-8-610.5. The definition of this crime, according to Colorado law, is:
Basically, it is illegal to hide or change the state of a human body to hinder official proceedings.
What is the Sentence for Tampering with a Deceased Human Body in Frederick and Longmont?
In Frederick and Longmont, Tampering with a Deceased Human Body is a serious crime, so the sentence can be steep. It is a class 3 felony if a person is convicted of this crime. So, since that woman pled guilty to this charge, she faces:
- 4 to 12 years in the Department of Corrections
- A fine of $3,000 to $750,000
- A Mandatory Parole Period of 5 Years