One way that Harassment, C.R.S. 18-9-111, is charged is for subjecting another person to unwanted physical contact. While it makes some sense that you could be charged with a crime for harassing via physical contact, what may surprise you is that this specific act is charged as a class 1 misdemeanor. If a defendant is convicted, they could face up to a year in the Larimer County Jail and/or a $1,000 fine. If you’ve been charged with Harassment, don’t wait – contact a top criminal defense lawyer today to retain the representation you need at the Larimer County Courts.
When is Harassment, C.R.S. 18-9-111, Charged for Unwanted Physical Contact in Fort Collins?
The subsection in Colorado’s law on Harassment, C.R.S. 18-9-111, that is charged for unwanted physical contact in Fort Collins, is as follows:
(a) Strikes, shoves, kicks, or otherwise touches a person or subjects him to physical contact.
This subsection of Harassment is charged specifically when one person subjects another to unwanted physical contact. If the other person incurs non-serious bodily injury, the defendant could instead be charged with Assault in the Third Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-204.
Examples of “Strike, Shove, Kick” Harassment in Loveland and Estes Park
Some ways that the “strike, shove, kick” subsection of Harassment can be charged in Loveland and Estes Park include the following examples:
- Abby is walking in downtown Loveland when a passerby accidentally brushes against her as he walks in the opposite direction. The man apologizes, but Abby turns around and roughly shoves him.
- Jane and her boyfriend Andy are in an argument at a coffee shop in Estes Park. Andy decides he needs to go cool off and tries to get up to leave, but Jane pushes him back into his seat to prevent him from going. Jane is charged with Harassment as a crime of Domestic Violence.
- Mike, who is drinking at a bar, spots an attractive woman a few seats away from him. He goes to flirt with her, but she rejects his advances. Mike then starts touching her arm in an attempt to flirt with her. While the touch isn’t sexual, the other woman isn’t having it, and she calls the Loveland Police.
Note that only one of the above examples was malicious, but even so, it is not unlikely that the people in the other two examples would still be charged with Harassment for the unwanted physical contact.
Could I Go to the Larimer County Jail for a Harassment Conviction?
Yes, time at the Larimer County Jail is a possibility for a Harassment conviction. “Strike, shove, kick” Harassment is a class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in the Larimer County Jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
This is where contacting a top criminal defense attorney is key. Jail time is a possibility, but it doesn’t have to be the outcome. By representing you at the Larimer County Courts, we can advocate for an alternative sentence like probation or a deferred judgment. Don’t wait to give us a call today to discuss your case and to retain the lawyer you need to help you protect your future.
Have you been charged with Harassment? Always be smart, and exercise your right to stay silent. Never discuss your case with the Larimer County Sheriff or Fort Collins Police. Then call 970-658-0007 to discuss your case with a top Harassment lawyer from the O’Malley Law Office today. Together, we can protect your future.
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