Tampering cases in Windsor and Greeley seem to be a new favorite Domestic Violence crime. This is likely because the statute is so vague. Basically, if someone messes with your property to annoy you, they can be charged with this crime. We have seen a huge uptick in Criminal Tampering charges lately. Let’s take a look at this crime and how it is charged in Weld County.
Second Degree Criminal Tampering Lawyer in Ault: Definition of Criminal Tampering
The Ault, Colorado law definition of Second Degree Criminal Tampering – C.R.S. 18-4-506 – is:
Doing ANYTHING with someone else’s property in order to annoy or inconvenience the person would result in this crime. This often means a petty revenge situation where no one is injured, but just annoyed can result in a criminal charge.
Examples of Criminal Tampering as an Act of Domestic Violence in Greeley
The Domestic Violence sentence enhancer is added to any Greeley Criminal Tampering case when the two people involved are currently or have been in an intimate relationship. Some examples of DV Tampering include:
- Throwing your boyfriend’s clothes out the window after finding out he cheated on you;
- Hiding your wife’s keys so she can’t leave the house;
- Letting the air out of your husband’s car tire because you are mad at him (not damaging the tire or vehicle in act);
- Hiding your girlfriend’s wallet because she pissed you off and you want to get back at her.
Weld County Penalty for 2nd Degree Criminal Tampering
Second Degree Criminal Tampering is a class 2 misdemeanor in Greeley and Weld County. This level misdemeanor is punishable by up to 120 days in the Weld County Jail. If the Tampering is charged as an act of Domestic Violence, then additional sentencing requirements will apply, like DV Treatment. Click here to read more about the DV sentence enhancer.
Facing a charge of Criminal Tampering or a Domestic Violence charge and headed to the Weld County Courthouse? Be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. 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.
The location for the Weld County Courthouse is 901 9th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. We’ll see you there!
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