The stalking law in Jefferson County, Colorado prohibits the behavior of making a credible threat, followed by repeated actions that cause emotional distress. When a victim claims that a threat has been made alongside behaviors that have caused fear, impactful criminal charges can result. Accusations of violating Colorado's stalking law necessitates contacting a skilled criminal defense attorney right away.

What Constitutes Stalking in Jefferson County?

C.R.S. 18-3-602 defines the elements of Stalking in Lakewood, Golden, and Arvada:

“A person commits stalking if directly, or indirectly through another person, the person knowingly:

• (a) Makes a credible threat to another person and, in connection with the threat, repeatedly follows, approaches, contacts, or places under surveillance family, or someone with whom that person has or has had a continuing relationship; or
• (b) Makes a credible threat to another person and in connection with the threat, repeatedly makes any form of communication with that person, a member of that person's immediate family, or someone with whom that person has or has had a continuing relationship, regardless of whether a conversation ensues; or
• (c) Repeatedly follows, approaches, contacts, places under surveillance, or makes any form of communication with another person, a member of that person's immediate family, or someone with whom that person has or has had a continuing relationship in a manner that would cause a reasonable person to suffer serious emotional distress and does cause that person, a member of that person's immediate family, or someone with whom that person has or has had a continuing relationship to suffer serious emotional distress. For purposes of this paragraph (c), a victim need not show that he or she received professional treatment or counseling to show that he or she suffered serious emotional distress.”

Is Stalking a Felony in Colorado?

Stalking is a class 5 felony throughout the state of Colorado, as well as an extraordinary risk crime. Conviction can result in 1 – 5 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections alongside fines of up to $100,000.

However, if the stalking offense is in violation of a protection order or a violation of probation or parole, a class 4 felony applies. 2 – 10 years in prison, as well as fines of $2,000 – $500,000 are potential ramifications of a conviction.

Jefferson County Stalking Defense Attorney

Consulting a top criminal defense lawyer early on in stalking cases can have many benefits. Vital evidence exists that requires expert analysis from a reputable criminal attorney. Perhaps you didn't threaten anyone, your intentions were misunderstood, or the alleged victim didn't suffer distress.

Nevertheless, contact our office for a free initial consultation. We will carefully go over your unique case with you and suggest next steps.

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