A woman from another state had to be rescued after getting stuck in her ex-boyfriend’s chimney naked. The woman allegedly tried to get in through the front door, but found it locked, so she climbed up onto the roof. She got undressed because she thought it would help her get down more easily and began to climb down the chimney. She got trapped inside the 12 by 12 chimney and started calling for help. Her ex woke up to her yells and called 911. Firefighters arrived on the scene and eventually had to break the fireplace open to get her out.
What is Trespassing in Larimer County?
C.R.S. 18-4-502 – First Degree Criminal Trespass is defined by Colorado law as:
Because this woman was unlawfully entering a home she can be charged with First Degree Trespassing. We commonly see domestic violence situations in Larimer, Boulder and Grand County where a former girlfriend or ex-husband refuses to leave during a verbal argument and they get charged with DV Trespass / Trespassing after the homeowner calls the police.
Trespassing – Domestic Violence: What is the DV Sentence Enhancer in Fort Collins?
Because the woman above had been in an intimate relationship with the man who owned the house, the Domestic Violence sentence enhancer can be added to the Trespassing charge and result in Domestic Violence Trespass. This means in Fort Collins, Estes Park, and Loveland, your Trespassing sentence will have harsher Domestic Violence related punishments. Mandatory protection orders will be issued and if you plead guilty to or are convicted of a DV offense, you will have to pay for and complete Domestic Violence treatment.