Harassment is one of the most common charges in Colorado, and probably the most common crime against a person - but it's also kind of a catch-all charge. Hit, kick, or shove someone? Harassment. Call someone repeatedly at an inconvenient time? Harassment. Say some really nasty things to someone? That may also be harassment.

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It can range from a petty offense with a maximum of 10 days in jail, to a 1st-degree misdemeanor, up to 364 days in jail, depending on the exact circumstances, with fines ranging from $300 to $1000.

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This is also one of the types of charges most often "enhanced" with domestic violence.

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But in some cases, it may be at odds with a person's First Amendment right to free speech, an individual's right to self-defense, or other considerations. You may have a defense to these charges at trial.

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Make sure you're not signing away your rights by speaking to an attorney. Contact me, below.