I recently read a story about a man claiming to be the victim of Invasion of Privacy after a repair man rummaged through his house while he was gone. According to the report, the man had allowed the repair man to enter his apartment while he was away to fix the dishwasher. When the homeowner reviewed his security footage, he found that the repairman did a lot more than just repair. He was seen going through the apartment owner’s refrigerator, mail, photos, closet and bedroom. While I’m not arguing that the man shouldn’t have felt that the rummaging was an invasion, does the repair man’s actions fit the actual crime of Criminal Invasion of Privacy? Let’s find out.
Larimer County Invasion of Privacy Attorney: Definition of Criminal Invasion of Privacy
The Larimer and Boulder County, Colorado law definition of Criminal Invasion of Privacy – C.R.S. 18-7-801 – is:
Much like the Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, Criminal Invasion of Privacy involves taking photos or videos or someone’s private parts without their consent. The only difference is the intent behind it. When the viewing is for the purpose of sexual gratification, then it is charged as the more serious sex offense Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification.
Sentence for Criminal Invasion of Privacy in Loveland and Estes Park: Does Being Nosy Fit This Crime?
Because no other people were home and no intimate parts were observed, Criminal Invasion of Privacy is not a possible charge for the nosy repairman. In Loveland, Estes Park and Fort Collins, Criminal Invasion of Privacy is a class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by 3 to 12 months in the Larimer County Jail and up to $1,000 in fines.
If you or someone you love has been charged with, accused of, or arrested for Criminal Invasion of Privacy, 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 to schedule your free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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