Colorado criminal charge
Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification in Colorado
Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-3-405.6. Its classification is not fixed: Colorado assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by C.R.S. § 18-3-405.6.
What is the penalty for invasion of privacy for sexual gratification in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (no statutory minimum) (Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification (base offense) — Applies by default unless the aggravating circumstances in subsection (2)(b) exist.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to 1000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification (base offense) — Applies by default unless the aggravating circumstances in subsection (2)(b) exist.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification — prior conviction or victim under 15 — Applies when the offense is committed after a prior conviction for unlawful sexual behavior, or when the victim observed/photographed is under fifteen years of age (unless the defendant is less than four years older than the victim).) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification — prior conviction or victim under 15 — Applies when the offense is committed after a prior conviction for unlawful sexual behavior, or when the victim observed/photographed is under fifteen years of age (unless the defendant is less than four years older than the victim).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification — prior conviction or victim under 15 — Applies when the offense is committed after a prior conviction for unlawful sexual behavior, or when the victim observed/photographed is under fifteen years of age (unless the defendant is less than four years older than the victim).; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).
How is invasion of privacy for sexual gratification classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification (base offense) | class 1 misdemeanor | Applies by default unless the aggravating circumstances in subsection (2)(b) exist. | 18-3-405.6(2)(a) |
| Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification — prior conviction or victim under 15 | class 6 felony | Applies when the offense is committed after a prior conviction for unlawful sexual behavior, or when the victim observed/photographed is under fifteen years of age (unless the defendant is less than four years older than the victim). | 18-3-405.6(2)(b) |
Common questions about invasion of privacy for sexual gratification in Colorado
Is invasion of privacy for sexual gratification a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: invasion of privacy for sexual gratification ranges from a class 1 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-3-405.6.
Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification (base offense): class 1 misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-3-405.6(2)(a)) · Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification — prior conviction or victim under 15: class 6 felony (C.R.S. § 18-3-405.6(2)(b))
What are the penalties for invasion of privacy for sexual gratification in Colorado?
Penalties for invasion of privacy for sexual gratification in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 1 misdemeanor up to a class 6 felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers invasion of privacy for sexual gratification?
Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification is governed by C.R.S. § 18-3-405.6 (Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.