Tampering, in Fort Collins and Larimer County, is a class 2 misdemeanor crime – whether you are charged with First Degree Criminal Tampering or Second Degree Criminal Tampering. A Broncos player was recently arrested and charged with Second Degree Tampering as an act of Domestic Violence when his girlfriend claimed that he had put some of her belongings and some items belonging to their baby in his car and locked it so she couldn’t get to them. The girlfriend later made statements that she was never threatened or harmed in any way and didn’t want the case to proceed. Prosecutors ended up dismissing the case.
Larimer County Criminal Tampering Attorney: Definition of Criminal Tampering in Colorado
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of First Degree Criminal Tampering – C.R.S. 18-4-505 – is:
Second Degree Criminal Tampering – C.R.S. 18-4-506 – is defined as:
When it comes to Domestic Violence charges, Second Degree Tampering is the more likely charge. How broad is that definition, though? Handling someone else’s property to annoy another? So, does that mean every time an older brother holds his younger brother’s toy over his head to where the younger brother can’t reach it, he is committing Second Degree Tampering? Based on the definition, it very well could fit the language of the crime.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Tampering, 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 a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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