What is the Definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Fort Collins?
Colorado law defines C.R.S. 18-3-405.6 – Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification as:
Locker rooms, restrooms, inside houses, and store changing rooms are all places where someone has a reasonable expectation of privacy in Fort Collins, Loveland and Estes Park. We also see this charge anytime a person takes an upskirt photo or video.
[pullquote align=”center” textalign=”center” width=”90%”]This type of crime is defensible.[/pullquote]What is the Sentence for Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification?
Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is a class 1 extraordinary risk crime punishable with a sentence of 6 months to 2 years in Larimer County Jail and up to $5,000 in fines. This crime can, however, be bumped up to a class 6 felony if any of the following situations apply:
- It is a second or subsequent unlawful sexual behavior offense.
- The person observes or takes a photograph of the intimate parts of a person under fifteen years old. (This only applies if the accused is more than four years older that the person observed or photographed.)
As a class 6 felony extraordinary risk crime, the sentence can include a possible 1 to 2 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) and a maximum $100,000 fine. As a sex offense, an Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification conviction requires sex offender registration and participation in intensive sex offender treatment in Larimer, Boulder, or Grand County.
Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Charges
This type of crime is defensible. The argument of whether or not the ‘victim’ had a reasonable expectation of privacy may be argued in your defense. Also, proving whether or not the element of ‘sexual gratification’ is present may be a valid defense strategy. Our lawyers can give you hope by meeting with you at our office early in your case.