In Weld County, Colorado, if you are accused of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, you will need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help you navigate the court system. It occurs when a person knowingly looks at or takes a photograph of another person’s intimate parts without that person’s consent. In Boulder recently a CU student was charged with Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification when he was accused of taking underwear from the laundry room of a residence hall and for breaking into female rooms while women slept, and videotaping a woman while she showered.
Definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Greeley, Colorado
In Greeley, Colorado, the definition of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6 is:
A person who knowingly observes or takes a photograph of another person’s intimate parts without that person’s consent, in a situation where the person observed or photographed has a reasonable expectation of privacy, for the purpose of the observer’s own sexual gratification, commits unlawful invasion of privacy for sexual gratification.
This means that when the CU student above videotaped the woman in the shower (where a person expects their actions to be private) and it is reasonable to conclude he did so for his own sexual gratification, he is appropriately charged with Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification. Peeping Toms or those hiding a camera in a bedroom, are other examples of when a person can be charged.
What is the Penalty or Sentence for Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Weld County?
In Weld County Courts, Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is a class 1 misdemeanor and it is considered an “extraordinary risk” crime which makes the punishment harsher. The penalties for a class 1 misdemeanor are 6 – 24 months in jail, and/or a fine of $500-$5,000. It becomes a class 6 felony if you have a prior conviction for any unlawful sexual behavior, or the person you photograph is under the age of 15 and at least 4 years younger than you. The consequences of a felony conviction for invasion of privacy can include 1 – 2 years in prison, and/or a fine of $1,000-$100,000.
Do You Need to Register as a Sex Offender if Convicted of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification?
In Greeley, if you are convicted of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, you will be required to register as a Colorado sex offender. You can petition the court to remove your name from the registry after 5 years from when your probation ends (if you were convicted of misdemeanor), or 10 years following parole (if you were convicted of felony) as long as you have not been convicted of another sex offense.
If you are being falsely accused of Criminal Invasion of Privacy or Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Weld County, call the O’Malley Law Office now. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers can help guide you through the court process, or possibly get your case dismissed all together. Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to schedule a free consultation with a criminal defense lawyer in the Greeley and Weld County area today. Together, we can protect your future.
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