In Fort Collins and Larimer County, Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is charged when a person views another’s intimate parts without permission in a place where the person should have privacy. Recently, a Colorado firefighter was on trial for this charge after a female co-worker found a hidden camera in the firehouse bedroom. According to the report, the camera was motion activated and was disguised to look like a phone charger plugged into the wall in the women’s bedroom. The accused firefighter resigned from his job after the camera was found. It was not reported how the camera was connected to the man.
Fort Collins Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification: Definition of Invasion of Privacy with Hidden Camera in Colorado
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification – C.R.S. 18-3-405.6 – is:
The most vital part of this statute is the sexual intent. Without this intent, the accused person would likely be charged with Criminal Invasion of Privacy. Interestingly, the man above took his case to trial and was found guilty of Criminal Invasion of Privacy, not Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification. I’m not sure if the DA modified the charges to remove the sex offense or if they just added the Criminal Invasion of Privacy because they knew they would have a hard time proving intent. The firefighter maintained that he placed the camera as part of a joke, and maybe the jury believed him.
Sentence for Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Loveland and Estes Park
Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park. The way it is charged is outlines below:
(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.
When the firefighter was charged, he was likely charged with the misdemeanor offense.
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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