Listening in on a conversation that you have no business listening to is charged as Eavesdropping in Fort Collins and Larimer County. It was recently reported that Amazon is listening to you through your Alexa is order to improve the programming. According to the report, thousands of workers listen to upwards of 1,000 audio clips per shift – and they have even overheard possibly criminal activities. If this were a random person leaving a recording device or listening device in your home to hear your private conversations, then the State of Colorado could charge Eavesdropping.
Larimer County Eavesdropping Attorney | Definition of Eavesdropping in Boulder
The Larimer and Boulder County, Colorado law definition of Eavesdropping – C.R.S. 18-9-304 – is:
(a) Knowingly overhears or records such conversation or discussion without the consent of at least one of the principal parties thereto, or attempts to do so; or
(b) Intentionally overhears or records such conversation or discussion for the purpose of committing, aiding, or abetting the commission of an unlawful act; or
(c) Knowingly uses for any purpose, discloses, or attempts to use or disclose to any other person the contents of any such conversation or discussion while knowing or having reason to know the information was obtained in violation of this section; or
(d) Knowingly aids, authorizes, agrees with, employs, permits, or intentionally conspires with any person to violate the provisions of this section.
Wow, after reading that definition, makes me think about all the times I have overheard a conversation without actually being invited in. Who knew? It would be so ridiculously easy to be charged with this crime! Think about that the next time your roommate is talking on the phone in the room next to you. Better put in your earplugs or you are going to jail!
Sentence for Eavesdropping in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Eavesdropping is a class 1 misdemeanor. A class 1 misdemeanor is punishable by 6 to 18 months in the Larimer County Jail and up to $5,000 in fines.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Eavesdropping, 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 for a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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