Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of viewing another’s intimate parts without their consent. Two very common actions that we relate to this crime is taking upskirt photos and being a Peeping Tom. Surveillance camera recently caught a man on video in Greeley looking into the windows of various homes. Interestingly, we have no idea why the man was looking into the windows, but the article makes sure to mention that, if caught, he could be charged with Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification. Even though it doesn’t seem that there is any evidence to say he had a sexual intent, that’s the assumption. Isn’t it just as likely that he was looking to see if anyone was home or if there was anything of value readily available before breaking in to burglarize the home? I’m not saying that he didn’t have criminal intent and yeah, it would be weird to see someone looking through your windows, but why do we automatically assume it is for a sexual purpose?
Larimer County Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Lawyer: Definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Colorado
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification – C.R.S. 18-3-405.6 – is:
Generally speaking, you have a reasonable expectation of privacy in your own home. Obviously if you have all the windows and blinds open and you are walking around naked in your entryway, there may be an argument that you don’t have that expectation of privacy (especially after a neighbor calls the police to report you exposing yourself to the world). But, in the case where someone is seen on surveillance camera peeping into homes, you would have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
Sentence for Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Caught on Surveillance Camera in Loveland
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is a class 1 misdemeanor extraordinary risk crime. This level misdemeanor is punishable by 6 to 24 months in the Larimer County Jail and up to $5,000 in fines. This crime can also be aggravated to a class 6 felony if the person accused has a previous conviction for unlawful sexual behavior or if the person viewed or photographed is under the age of 15.
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 your free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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