A man was sentenced to one year in jail in another state for posting nude images of his ex-girlfriend online. In Denver, Arapahoe, and Jefferson County, posting naked photos for the purpose of harassment falls under the new revenge porn law. Let's look closer at this new offense, and what you can expect if you are convicted.

What is the Revenge Porn Law?

Earlier this year, Governor Hickenlooper signed a new law called Posting a Private Image for Harassment – C.R.S. 18-7-107. Put simply, this new law makes it illegal to post a private image of someone's intimate parts with the intent to inflict serious emotional distress, without their consent. With the rise in the use of social media, more and more people are taking their disputes and disagreements online. Private images which were taken during a relationship are used as fodder to fuel the fire. In most cases, it is charged after an ex tries to get “revenge” on a former lover by posting explicit photos online for the world to see. Thus, this law gained its nickname – the revenge porn law.

What is the Sentence for the Revenge Porn Law?

The revenge porn law is often charged with the Domestic Violence sentence-enhancer.

In Colorado, Posting a Private Image for Harassment is a class 1 misdemeanor. This means a person convicted under the revenge porn law would be sentenced up to 18 months in the Denver County Jail. But, the biggest downside to a conviction of this offense is that the Domestic Violence sentence enhancer will be added. Because the crime was committed between two people who had been in an intimate relationship, the law in Douglas, Adams, and El Paso County consider it to be a Domestic Violence crime. If you are convicted of Domestic Violence, you could face an extended jail stay, harsher fines, and mandatory Domestic Violence (DV) treatment. This treatment is overseen by the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board, and it is one-size-fits-all. There will be no distinction in the treatment between a man who is physically abusive of his wife, and the woman who posts naked photos of her ex-boyfriend's new lover.

Charged Under the Revenge Porn Law? You Need An Aggressive Domestic Violence Lawyer

A Domestic Violence conviction can have a negative effect on your life – contact a lawyer today.

If you have been charged under the revenge porn law, you need to contact a passionate criminal defense lawyer immediately. Don't let a moment of frustration, anger, and revenge hurt your future. Even a misdemeanor conviction can have lasting consequences. If you are convicted of a Domestic Violence offense, you will no longer be allowed to own or possess a firearm. Don't put your future in the hands of an overworked public defender. Protect your future by hiring a full-time criminal defense attorney who has a passion for protecting the rights of his client.

If you or a loved one has been charged under the revenge porn law, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O'Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.