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 consent. This commonly occurs with hidden cameras placed in a location where a person has an expectation of privacy, like a restroom or dressing room. That’s the case with a man in Durango, who plead guilty to Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification after it was discovered he had placed a hidden camera in his business’ bathroom and captured the images of four people without their consent or knowledge. The man took a plea deal which would have given him 10 days in jail, however, the judge did not like the agreement. The judge didn’t think that 10 days in jail was enough of a punishment. So, it’s back to the drawing board for the defendant. His attorney will now need to either work with the DA to come up with a new plea deal (taking the judge’s suggestion of 30 to 60 days in jail) or plead not guilty and set the case for trial.
Hidden Camera 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:
Placing a hidden camera in a bathroom, bedroom or other place that one would expect to have privacy and recording or taking photos without the person’s consent would result in these charges.
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 is charged as follows:
(b) Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification is a class 6 felony and is an extraordinary risk crime subject to the modified sentencing range specified in section 18-1.3-401 (10) if either of the following circumstances exist:
(I) The offense is committed subsequent to a prior conviction, as defined in section 16-22-102 (3), C.R.S., for unlawful sexual behavior as defined in section 16-22-102 (9), C.R.S.; or
(II) The person observes or takes a photograph of the intimate parts of a person under fifteen years of age. This subparagraph (II) shall not apply if the defendant is less than four years older than the person observed or photographed.
Aside from the potential jail sentence, a person convicted of this crime would also have to register as a sex offender for a period of time.
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 initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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