In Greeley, Colorado, you can face a Criminal Invasion of Privacy charge if, without a person’s consent, you take pictures of their intimate body parts. Recently in Denver, a female firefighter won a civil suit after discovering that there was a camera in her room in the fire station. A male lieutenant allegedly placed the camera in her room and videotaped her changing clothes. This lieutenant was also charged and convicted criminally of Criminal Invasion of Privacy. Although the sentence is a class 2 misdemeanor, don’t take the fact that it is misdemeanor lightly. You will need experienced criminal defense attorneys at your side who can fight for you and your rights. Facing time in jail, large fines and having to register as a Sex Offender is something not to be taken lightly. In many cases, this charge is converted into Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6, which requires registration. Our top lawyers know a conviction can affect many aspects of your life. Our leading Greeley attorneys discuss Criminal Invasion of Privacy below. If you are facing a similar charge in Fort Collins, click here.
Definition of Criminal Invasion of Privacy, C.R.S. 18-7-801, in Weld County
The definition of Criminal Invasion of Privacy, C.R.S. 18-7-801, in Weld County is:
In the above story, the firefighter who placed the camera in the female firefighter’s room, ignored her reasonable expectation of privacy, and her intimate parts were most likely filmed. The man was ultimately charged and convicted of Criminal Invasion of Privacy.
In a Criminal Invasion of Privacy Charge, What is Considered “Intimate Parts” in Greeley, Colorado?
In Greeley, an “Intimate Part,” according to Criminal Invasion of Privacy, C.R.S. 18-7-801, could be:
- Genitalia
- Breasts
- Buttocks
- Pubic region
- Annus or perineum
What is Considered a Photograph in Criminal Invasion of Privacy in Weld County?
A photograph, defined in Criminal Invasion of Privacy, can be defined pretty broadly in Weld County. Most often people think of a photograph as a still photo, but it can also be a motion pictures, video, live feed, reproduced visual material, and prints.
Greeley, Colorado Punishment and Sentence for Criminal Invasion of Privacy
In Greeley, the sentence for Criminal Invasion of Privacy is a class 2 misdemeanor. The penalties for a conviction for invasion of privacy includes 3 to 12 months in Weld County Jail and a fine of up to $1,000. If you are convicted of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6, then you will also have to Register as a Sex Offender. This crime is very similar to the one we’ve discussed above. You can learn about Sex Offender Registration here.
Why Hire a Top Weld County Attorney if You are Facing a Criminal Invasion Privacy Charge?
In Weld County, a top attorney can help you navigate the Weld County Court system. The attorneys at the O’Malley Office have many years of experience navigating Criminal Invasion of Privacy and other related criminal charges. Some related charges are:
- Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification – C.R.S. 18-3-405.6
- Public Indecency – C.R.S. 18-7-301
- Criminal Trespass – C.R.S. 18-4-502
- Indecent Exposure – C.R.S. 18-7-302
If you or someone you love is facing a Criminal Invasion of Privacy charge in Greeley, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009. Together, we can protect your future.
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