When dating relationships are difficult, they often cause us to react in a number of ways. In one recent news story, one man must have had a rough patch in his relationship when he decided to post nude images of a woman online. Apparently, the woman was forwarded screenshots of nude images of her that were posted on Facebook. The woman recognized the images as ones the man had taken of her, or that she had sent to him. Police also found other images of the woman on the man's Facebook, along with messages with the woman's name and phone number. In Denver, the man would likely face charges of Posting a Private Image for Harassment, C.R.S. 18-7-107.

Posting a Private Image for Harassment Adams and Arapahoe County Attorney | Definition of Posting a Private Image for Harassment

In Adams and Arapahoe County, the definition of Posting a Private Image for Harassment includes an actor eighteen years of age or older posting or distributing over social media or any website a photograph, video, or other image displaying someone's intimate parts. The alleged victim would have to be eighteen years of age or older. In posting the photograph, video or other image, the actor would have to:

1. Have intent to harass the alleged victim and inflict serious emotional distress upon them;
2. Post the private image without consent; or
3. Post when the actor knew or should have known the alleged victim expected the images or videos to remain private; and
4. Cause serious emotional distress by posting the private image.

Because the man allegedly posted the nude images of the woman online, he would likely face charges of Posting a Private Image for Harassment. To be convicted of Posting a Private Image for Harassment, prosecutors must also prove any of the scenarios listed above applied when he posted the private images of the woman.  This crime is sometimes referred to as Revenge Porn.

Douglas and Jefferson County Posting a Private Image for Harassment Lawyer: Call Us Today

It can be challenging for police and District Attorneys to prove every element of Posting a Private Image for Harassment in Douglas and Jefferson County. For example, perhaps you were not the one who did the posting of the private image, but were being accused of posting it. A skilled criminal defense lawyer would be able to use this in your defense, since you need to be the person posting or distributing to be charged with Posting a Private Image for Harassment. In any case, if you are facing charges of misdemeanor Posting a Private Image for Harassment in Colorado, contact the O'Malley Law Office to defend you today.

If you or a loved one has been charged with Posting a Private Image for Harassment in Colorado, be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Then, call the best sex crimes defense lawyers who specialize in this crime today. We can sit down for a free consultation and discuss your options. Contact us at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.