Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6, is charged when a person engages in voyeurism – looking at or photographing another’s intimate parts without that person’s permission. Recently, a 54-year-old man was arrested and charged with this crime for looking into the windows of people’s homes near a college campus. The man, who has previously been convicted of other offenses, is being held on a $200,000 bond for the Invasion of Privacy charges and other felonies. If you have been charged with Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, it is imperative that you contact a top sex crimes lawyer today to represent you at the Larimer County Courts.
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2. Fort Collins Examples of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification 3. Penalties for Invasion of Privacy in Loveland and Estes Park: Larimer County Jail Time and More |
1. Larimer County Court Definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6
The Larimer County Court definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6, is:
2. Fort Collins Examples of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification
Some examples of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Fort Collins include the following scenarios:
- Joe, a plumber, installs a camera in a client’s shower head so he can photograph her. She eventually finds the camera and call the Fort Collins Police, who then arrest Joe.
- Donna sees a crack in the blinds of her neighbor’s bedroom window. She goes to the window to look through the blinds and watches him get undressed.
- Ben is walking through the neighborhood when he sees that the window to a bathroom door has been left cracked. He goes to the window and takes a few photos of a woman taking a bath inside.
Invasion of Privacy is charged whenever a person seeking sexual arousal looks at or photographs another person’s intimate parts when the other person is in a place where they should have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Such places include bathrooms, changing rooms, bedrooms, and locker rooms.
3. Penalties for Invasion of Privacy in Loveland and Estes Park: Larimer County Jail Time and More
Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is a class 1 misdemeanor in Loveland and Estes Park, which entails time at the Larimer County Jail, sex offender registration, and other penalties. However, it may instead be elevated to a class 6 felony, depending on the circumstances. See the table below:
Classification |
Circumstances |
Penalties |
| Class 1 misdemeanor / M1 | Most circumstances of Invasion of Privacy, except those that are outlined below. |
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| Class 6 felony / F6 + extraordinary risk crime |
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If you have been charged with Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, you need to act quickly to protect your future. Contact us today to discuss your case and have peace of mind, knowing that your future is in the best hands with an experienced lawyer from the O’Malley Law Office.
Have you been charged with Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification? Be smart, and exercise your right to stay silent. Then call 970-658-0007 to discuss your case with a top sex crimes lawyer from the O’Malley Law Office today. Together, we can protect your future.
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