In Weld County, Tampering with another person’s property to injury, annoy, or inconvenience the person can have you facing a Second Degree Tampering charge. Also, if you Tamper with the property of a public utility or institution providing health or safety protection, and it interrupts or impairs the service, you can be faced with a First Degree Tampering in Weld County. Below, our skilled criminal defense attorneys will discuss both criminal charges. If you are facing a First Degree Tampering or Second Degree Tampering charge in Larimer County, get help here.
What is the Definition in Greeley, Colorado of First-Degree Tampering, C.R.S. 18-4-505, and Second-Degree Tampering, C.R.S. 18-4-506?
The Greeley Courts’, definition of First-Degree Criminal Tampering, C.R.S. 18-4-505, is:
Second-Degree Criminal Tampering, C.R.S. 18-4-506, is defined as:
What are Examples of Public Utilities or Health Institutions in Weld County According to First-Degree Tampering?
In First-Degree Tampering, a Public Utility or Health Institution in Weld County would be:
- A hospital
- A surgery center or health clinic
- Xcel Energy
- Weld LP Gas
- Poudre REA Inc
Tampering with the property of any of these utilities or health organizations where service is impaired by your actions could get you criminally convicted as 1st Degree Tampering. It is important to note that just tapping into a utility connection falls under 2nd Degree Tampering. An example of this would be if Ted uses his neighbors’ internet connection and connects it into his house, he could be charged with 2nd Degree Tampering. Taking water, electricity, sewer, trash service or internet from another could amount to a Tampering charge at the Greeley courthouse.
Can 2nd Degree Tampering Be Domestic Violence in Eaton or Windsor, Colorado?
The definition of 2nd Degree Tampering is very broad and wide in Eaton or Windsor. The way the law is written: injuring, annoying, or causing an inconvenience could easily happen, especially with couples who have an intimate relationship. If a husband were to be upset with his wife and hides her phone or even the T.V. remote, a strong argument could be made that he was trying to cause her inconvenience or annoyance and fit the language of the Tampering statute based on its definition. To learn more about Domestic Violence, go here.
What are the Sentence and Penalties for 1st and 2nd Degree Tampering in Weld County?
In Weld County 1st Degree and 2nd Degree Tampering are both class 2 misdemeanors and the penalties can include 3 months to 364 days in the Weld County Jail, a fine of between $250 and $1,000, or both. If the charge also includes a Domestic Violence charge, it would have a Domestic Violence Sentence Enhancer, which could increase the charge’s seriousness.