If you’ve been charged with Criminal Tampering, C.R.S. 18-4-505+, the best thing you can do to protect yourself is contact a top Criminal Tampering lawyer in Fort Collins, Colorado today. Colorado law recognizes two different degrees of Tampering, but usually, we see 2nd Degree Tampering charged. This offense is most often charged as a crime of Domestic Violence, when one person in an intimate relationship “tampers” with their partner’s property. Surprisingly, it really doesn’t take much to be charged with Second Degree Tampering, but the penalties that can result may be devastating all the same. If you’ve been charged, don’t wait, and call our experienced Larimer County criminal defense attorneys today.
First Degree Criminal Tampering, C.R.S. 18-4-505 at the Larimer County Courts
Colorado’s law on First Degree Criminal Tampering, C.R.S. 18-4-505, is recognized at the Larimer County Courts in Colorado as:
In other words, 1st Degree Tampering would be charged for an act like tampering with a public service’s electricity to cause an interruption to that facility’s services. This charge is closely related to Criminal Mischief, C.R.S. 18-4-501, which is charged when a person causes damage to another’s property.
Fort Collins Second Degree Criminal Tampering, C.R.S. 18-4-506
Similarly, Second Degree Criminal Tampering, C.R.S. 18-4-506, is:
2nd Degree Tampering is usually charged simply for messing with another person’s property, and is often charged as a crime of Domestic Violence. It takes as little as throwing your boyfriend’s clothes onto the driveway after you break up with him to be charged with this offense. If you happen to damage any property, you could also be charged with Criminal Mischief.
Larimer County Jail Time + Other Penalties for Criminal Tampering in Loveland and Estes Park
Both degrees of Criminal Tampering are charged as class 2 misdemeanors in Loveland and Estes Park. Penalties for either offense can include up to 120 days in the Larimer County Jail and/or a fine of up to $750. However, if you’re charged with 2nd Degree Tampering as a crime of Domestic Violence, you can expect additional penalties. DV offenses entail permanently relinquishing your firearms (yes, even though it’s a non-violent misdemeanor offense) and pursuing Domestic Violence treatment.
If you have been charged with Criminal Tampering, know that even a misdemeanor offense can have life-changing effects if you are convicted. Don’t wait, and give us a call today to retain a top Fort Collins criminal defense lawyer to help you protect your future.
Have you been charged with Criminal Tampering? Be smart, and exercise your right to stay silent. Never discuss your case with the Fort Collins Police or Larimer County Sheriff. Then call 970-658-0007 to discuss your charges with a top criminal defense lawyer from the O’Malley Law Office today. Together, we can protect your future.
The location for the Larimer County Justice Center is 201 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. We’ll see you there!
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