Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6 (otherwise referred to as Colorado's Peeping Tom law) can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony extraordinary risk crime in Denver. In our opinion, Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification as a felony offense is too harsh. If you or someone you love is facing charges of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Denver or Adams County, act quickly and contact an Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification lawyer in Denver at the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880.

Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Lawyer in Denver, Douglas and Arapahoe County: Felony Charges Don't Make Sense

In Douglas and Arapahoe County, there are a number of crimes which a reasonable person can understand why they would be charged as a felony. Sexual Assault or Sexual Exploitation of a Child, for example, involve more serious conduct and most people could understand how they could be charged as a felony. But, it doesn't add up that a person who looks in a window at someone changing, or who is caught spying on a person sunbathing, should be charged with a felony.

There are two situations where Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is charged as a felony:

1. When Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification is committed after a prior conviction of unlawful sexual behavior, or
2. Where a person observes or takes a picture of a child's intimate parts (when the child is under 15 years old).

In all Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification cases, no physical contact has to occur, and in many cases the alleged victim isn't aware a crime occurred. It seems more appropriate to apply felony charges and the consequences that come along with them to crimes of violence, or crimes where the trauma of physical contact occurs.

What is the Sentence for Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Jefferson County?

If a person is convicted of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Jefferson County, they will have to register as a sex offender and complete sex offender treatment under the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB). They can be sentenced to prison from 1 – 2 years.  It has been our experience that Colorado lawmakers create harsh laws such as this one to appear tough on crime. In reality, what they are doing is making situations out to be more serious than they really are, or punishing people who just made a mistake in judgment.

If contacted by police regarding Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification charges in Colorado, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and call an Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Lawyer in Denver at the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880. Or, submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.