Hacking into a computer, computer network or even an application is charged as Computer Crime in Fort Collins and Larimer County. That is, if you are ever apprehended it would be. A woman is claiming that her video baby monitor was hacked into by someone who apparently wanted to watch her breastfeed. According to the report, the woman was watching her baby sleep, through an app on her phone, when the camera began to move and point to the area where the woman normally breastfeeds. It was quickly turned back to the baby, but the woman is left feeling very unsettled. If someone had hacked into the app to watch her, they would likely be charged with Computer Crime and Criminal Invasion of Privacy, or even Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification (a sex offense).
Fort Collins Hacking Computer Crime Lawyer: Definition of Computer Crime in Boulder
The Larimer and Boulder County, Colorado law definition of Computer Crime – C.R.S. 18-5.5-102(1)(e) – is:
(e) Without authorization or in excess of authorized access alters, damages, interrupts, or causes the interruption or impairment of the proper functioning of, or causes any damage to, any computer, computer network, computer system, computer software, program, application, documentation, or data contained in such computer, computer network, or computer system or any part thereof
Obviously, hacking means that there is no authorization to enter into the computer, computer network, program, or application. By moving the camera around, the person altered and caused an interruption in the app’s function for the owner, so Computer Crime could be charged.
Criminal Invasion of Privacy in Loveland and Estes Park
The Colorado law definition of Criminal Invasion of Privacy – C.R.S. 18-7-801 – is:
If the person was, as the mother assumed, trying to watch her breastfeed her child or change clothes in her bedroom, and her intimate parts were exposed at any point, then Criminal Invasion of Privacy can be charged. If, the DA believes that the hacking had a sexual intent, then Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification would likely be the charge.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Computer Crime, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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