Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Douglas County

C.R.S. 18-3-405.6

Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification charges occur in Douglas County whenever someone observes or takes a picture of another person’s intimate parts without permission, for the purpose of their own sexual gratification. They would have to do so in a place where someone expected privacy, such as in a locker room. In many recent cases, we’ve seen men and women charged with trying to shoot an upskirt video or see under a dress. Recording a video of someone in a dressing room or bathroom will result in charges. Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony in Colorado.

Definition of C.R.S. 18-3-405.6:

(1) 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.

(2) (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection (2), invasion of privacy for sexual gratification is a class 1 misdemeanor and is an extraordinary risk crime subject to the modified sentencing range specified in section 18-1.3-501 (3).

(b) Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification is a class 6 felony and is an extraordinary risk crime subject to the modified sentencing range specified in section 18-1.3-401 (10) if either of the following circumstances exist:

(I) The offense is committed subsequent to a prior conviction, as defined in section 16-22-102 (3), C.R.S., for unlawful sexual behavior as defined in section 16-22-102 (9), C.R.S.; or

(II) The person observes or takes a photograph of the intimate parts of a person under fifteen years of age. This subparagraph (II) shall not apply if the defendant is less than four years older than the person observed or photographed.

(3) For purposes of this section, “photograph” includes a photograph, motion picture, videotape, live feed, print, negative, slide, or other mechanically, electronically, or chemically produced or reproduced visual material.

Penalty for Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Castle Rock

In Castle Rock, Colorado, Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is a class 1 misdemeanor, subject to modified sentencing. This means that the maximum sentence of a class 1 misdemeanor (18 months in jail) is increased by 6 months. The penalty can also include a fine between $500 – $5,000.

If the crime is considered a class 6 felony based on circumstance, the modified sentence increases the 18 month sentence to 2 years, and or a max fine of $100,000. Also included is a mandatory parole of at least a year.

Charged with Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification?

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Don’t let this misdemeanor or felony sex crime charge turn into something worse, or additional charges. If you are facing charges for Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Douglas County, contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers at O’Malley and Sawyer today at 303-265-1950. Together, we can protect your future.