Charge | Classification | Penalty |
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First-Degree Criminal Tampering | Class 1 Misdemeanor |
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Second-Degree Criminal Tampering | Class 2 Misdemeanor |
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(Colo. Rev. Stat. § § 18-4-505, 18-4-506) |
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Colorado Statute CRS 18-4-505—or first-degree criminal tampering—is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail and/or a fine up to $1,000. It is defined as tampering with the property of a public utility or institution with the intent to interrupt or impair service.
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Charge | Classification | Penalty |
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First-Degree Criminal Tampering | Class 1 Misdemeanor |
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Second-Degree Criminal Tampering | Class 2 Misdemeanor |
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(Colo. Rev. Stat. § § 18-4-505, 18-4-506) |
The elements of the crime of criminal tampering in the first degree are:
Criminal tampering charges—whether first- or second-degree—can result in jail time and thousands of dollars in fines. But before you can be convicted of a crime, the prosecution must prove you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
For a first-degree criminal tampering charge, the prosecution must prove the following elements:
A Colorado defense attorney may be able to help you reduce or dismiss your charges by building a defense strategy on your behalf. Possible defenses for first-degree criminal tampering include:
A Class 1 Misdemeanor conviction in Colorado Springs will stay on your record for three years following the end of your sentence. That’s three years of damage to your reputation, missed opportunities, and reduced quality of life.
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Except as provided in sections 18-4-506.3 and 18-4-506.5, a person commits the crime of first degree criminal tampering if, with intent to cause interruption or impairment of a service rendered to the public by a utility or by an institution providing health or safety protection, he tampers with property of a utility or institution. First degree criminal tampering is a class 1 misdemeanor.
If you face a first-degree criminal tampering charge, speaking with an experienced Colorado criminal defense attorney may help your case. At Right Law Group, we’ve resolved criminal charges for more than 2,500 Colorado residents, helping them get back on their feet. We’ll build a solid attorney-client relationship, and give you an honest assessment of the charges against you and possible defense strategies to help you protect your rights. Let’s discuss your case. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Public utilities in Colorado Springs include:
Colorado law defines first-degree criminal tampering as tampering with the property of a public utility or institution intending to interrupt or impair a service rendered to the public. Examples can include shutting off power to a hospital or intentionally tampering with gas, water, or sewer utilities.