When facing charges of Invasion of Privacy in Weld County, you should know the difference between Criminal Invasion of Privacy and a charge of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification? Get a Weld County top lawyer from the O’Malley Law Office to help you understand Colorado law. Below are the two types of Invasion of Privacy. Criminal defense lawyer advice is needed in these sexual cases to help get charges reduced or dropped. If facing Invasion of Privacy charges in Fort Collins, go here.
#1. What is the definition of Criminal Invasion of Privacy, C.R.S. 18-7-801, in Greeley, Colorado?
In Greeley, Criminal Invasion of Privacy, C.R.S. 18-7-801, is defined as:
This charge occurs in a place where a person has reason to expect privacy. A few examples of these places could be a bedroom, a restroom, or a dressing room. All of these places assume a person expects to be private and not be observed. Note that one thing is missing in this crime, which is added for the crime of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification.
#2 In Weld County, What is the Definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6?
The definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6, in Weld County is:
The main difference between Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification and Criminal Invasion of Privacy is the intent for sexual gratification, or, “for the purpose of the observer’s own sexual gratification”. In most cases, the Greeley Police will automatically charge the more serious sexual offense, which is Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification. Police officers try to gather evidence to prove your intent was purely sexual. Intent, however, can be difficult to prove and is why it is important to hire an aggressive criminal defense lawyer.
#3 What are Some Examples of Criminal Invasion of Privacy and Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Greeley, Colorado?
In Greeley, some examples of Criminal Invasion could be:
- Taking pictures of another person’s intimate parts while they are in the gym locker room
- Watching a neighbor, through their bedroom window while they change, and they spot you watching
- Recording women while they are in the dorm bathroom
The interesting part of this is that it could be argued that each of the above examples could also be Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, if it can be proven that the person’s intent was to use it for their sexual gratification. One factor would be the sex of the parties involved. In a common shower for a dorm, imagine a woman wanting to tease or embarrass another woman, so she films her in the shower to show others. This is a nonsexual purpose.
#4 In Weld County, What are the Penalties and Sentence for the Two Types of Invasion of Privacy Charges?
When you are convicted of Criminal Invasion of Privacy in Weld County, it can be a class 2 misdemeanor sentence, with penalties that can include between 3 and 12 months in Weld County Jail and a fine of between $250 and $1,000. A conviction for Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is a sentence for a class 1 extraordinary risk misdemeanor. If this is a second sexual offense, it can be a class 6 felony. A class 1 extraordinary risk misdemeanor penalty can include a fine between $500 and $5,000 and jail time from 6 months to 2 years. A class 6 felony penalties can be a fine between $1,000 and $100,000, time in Colorado Department of Corrections between 1 year to 2 years and 1year mandatory parole for 1 year.
#5 Why Hire Greeley’s Top Lawyers to Help with Invasion of Privacy Charges?
Our top Greeley criminal defense lawyers practice in many areas across Colorado and are experts in fighting sex crime charges. The Greeley police do not want to help you and often gather evidence to prove your intent was purely sexual, which carries the heftier charge of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification. Our expert lawyers are aggressive and can fight against intent and other charges. Don’t go it alone when your criminal history and sex offender registration are on the line.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Criminal Invasion of Privacy or Criminal Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, 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. Together, we can protect your future.
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