In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is charged when a person takes a photo or video of another person’s private parts without their consent. A man who already has a sexual offense conviction of Indecent Exposure on his record is facing charges for Invasion of Privacy along with Burglary, Theft, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child and Child Abuse in two different counties. According to the report, the man was accused of groping a 10-year-old girl while shopping in one county, and breaking into the laundry room of CU Boulder’s dorms to steal women’s underwear. He was also accused of entering some rooms and videoing a student while she was showering. This last action is what got him charged with the Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification.
Larimer County Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Lawyer: Definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification – C.R.S. 18-3-405.6 – is:
Basically, by videoing the woman without her knowledge while she was naked in the bathroom – which is a place where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy – then the alleged actions meet the elements of this crime. While it is hard to prove intent, most jury members would have a hard time believing that these actions were not for the man’s own sexual gratification.
Sentence for Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification can be charged as follows:
- Class 1 misdemeanor extraordinary risk crime
- Class 6 felony extraordinary risk crime IF:
- The person has a prior conviction for unlawful sexual behavior; OR
- The person photographed or videoed is under 15 years old.
The class 1 misdemeanor charge is punishable by 6 to 24 months in the Larimer County Jail, whereas the class 6 felony is punishable by 1 to 2 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, 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 consultation today. Together, we can protect your future.
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