Colorado Revised Statutes define Tampering as the knowing or unlawful tampering, interruption, or impairment of a public utility; keeping an institution from providing health or safety protection by tampering with a utility; or tampering with the property of another with the intent to cause an injury, inconvenience, or annoyance to the other person.

Tampering is charged as a misdemeanor, but can often include other charges, and is taken very serious by law enforcement and other authorities. There are two types of Tampering charges in Colorado:

First Degree Criminal Tampering (C.R.S. 18-4-505)

• Second Degree Criminal Tampering (C.R.S. 18-4-506)

Tampering can also include the tampering with any oil and gas equipment or even tampering with utility meters. Tampering can also be charged for the tampering with evidence of a crime.

If you are charged with Tampering, you need an experienced Colorado attorney well versed in the law regarding trespass to help you with your case. Please contact the firm at (303) 552-1720 or schedule a consultation appointment right away.