Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is charged in Loveland and Fort Collins when a person is accused of photographing another’s intimate parts without consent for the person’s own sexual intent. A man is currently facing a second case of these charges after he was accused of recording his roommate in the bathroom. Previously, he had been charged with 26 counts of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification for taking photos in the restroom at Jimmy John’s. The new case involves a camera hidden in a ceiling light socket. The camera was linked to the man’s phone. The man was contacted through a traffic stop and arrested on the new offense.
Larimer County Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Attorney: How is Invasion of Privacy Charged in Colorado?
The Larimer County, Colorado Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification – C.R.S. 18-3-405.6 – is:
Places like a bathroom, locker room, and dressing room all have a reasonable expectation of privacy. They are places where your intimate parts may be exposed without the fear of being photographed or recorded.
Penalty for Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Fort Collins
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and across Larimer County, Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is a class 1 misdemeanor sex offense. This level misdemeanor is punishable by up to 364 days in the Larimer County Jail. This crime can also be charged as a class 6 felony extraordinary risk crime if the following aggravators apply:
- The offense is committed subsequent to a prior conviction for unlawful sexual behavior; or
- The person observes, records, or videos the intimate parts of someone under the age of 15.
This level felony is punishable by 1 to 2 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. A conviction of either the misdemeanor or felony will require the person to register as a sex offender.
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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