Harassment is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County for a number of different reasons, one of which includes following someone around in a public place. That’s exactly what a man is facing after a woman out walking her dog had a negative interaction. According to the report, the woman reported that a man was watching her as she was walking her dog. She said that she saw headlights behind her and when she looked to see what was going on, the man stated he wasn’t going to follow her, but wanted to know where she was going. He then pulled into a driveway and watched her. The woman called for help and waited under a street light for the person to arrive. When police got to the area, the man quickly tried to drive off and a chase ensued. The man was eventually apprehended and charged with multiple crimes, including Harassment.
Larimer County Harassment Lawyer: Definition of Harassment in Colorado
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Harassment – C.R.S. 18-9-111 – is:
(a) Strikes, shoves, kicks, or otherwise touches a person or subjects him to physical contact; or
(b) In a public place directs obscene language or makes an obscene gesture to or at another person; or
(c) Follows a person in or about a public place; or
(d) Repealed.
(e) Directly or indirectly initiates communication with a person or directs language toward another person, anonymously or otherwise, by telephone, telephone network, data network, text message, instant message, computer, computer network, computer system, or other interactive electronic medium in a manner intended to harass or threaten bodily injury or property damage, or makes any comment, request, suggestion, or proposal by telephone, computer, computer network, computer system, or other interactive electronic medium that is obscene; or
(f) Makes a telephone call or causes a telephone to ring repeatedly, whether or not a conversation ensues, with no purpose of legitimate conversation; or
(g) Makes repeated communications at inconvenient hours that invade the privacy of another and interfere in the use and enjoyment of another’s home or private residence or other private property; or
(h) Repeatedly insults, taunts, challenges, or makes communications in offensively coarse language to, another in a manner likely to provoke a violent or disorderly response.
The man would likely be charged under subsection (c) if this had occurred in Colorado.
Sentence for Following Harassment in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Harassment can be charged as a:
- Class 1 misdemeanor;
- Class 2 misdemeanor; or
- Petty offense
The level of charge is based on the subsection under which a person is charged. So, the man would be facing the class 1 misdemeanor Harassment charge.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Harassment, 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. We also practice in Greeley – Weld County. Click here to visit our Greeley website. Together, we can protect your future.
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