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Stalking & Harassment Lawyer in Denver

Aggressive Defense for the Accused Across Metro Denver and the Front Range

Stalking and harassment cases often turn on context, communication history, and credibility. These allegations may arise from former relationships, family conflicts, neighborhood disputes, or ongoing personal disagreements, and the evidence frequently includes texts, emails, call logs, and social media activity.

Because these cases are often fact-specific, early defense work matters. A careful review of the communications, the timeline, and the relationship between the people involved can reveal missing context, inconsistencies, or conduct that does not meet the legal elements of the offense.

If you have been arrested for stalking or harassment, or believe you are the subject of a criminal investigation, the steps you take now can significantly affect the outcome of your case. Speaking with investigators without legal representation can create substantial risks and may provide prosecutors with evidence they can later use against you.

Law Offices of M. Colin Bresee represents clients across Jefferson, Douglas, Arapahoe, and El Paso Counties. Attorney Bresee is a former Colorado prosecutor who has been in practice since 1992 and uses that background to evaluate stalking and harassment allegations carefully.

Call (970) 614-0913 or message our firm online for a complimentary consultation with our Denver stalking and harassment attorney. We offer both office and virtual meetings with 24/7 accessibility.

How We Defend Stalking & Harassment Cases

Every criminal accusation deserves scrutiny. Alleged victims may misunderstand communications, exaggerate events, omit important context, or make accusations during contentious disputes. In other situations, law enforcement may have failed to gather all relevant facts.

Our firm conducts an independent evaluation of the evidence and develops a defense strategy tailored to the specific circumstances of the case.

Depending on the facts involved, we may:

Review text messages, emails, social media communications, and call records
Examine witness statements for inconsistencies or credibility concerns
Analyze whether the alleged conduct meets Colorado's legal definition of the offense
Challenge unlawful searches, seizures, or investigative procedures
Identify constitutional violations and pursue suppression of evidence when appropriate
Negotiate with prosecutors from a position of strength
Prepare aggressively for trial when litigation becomes necessary

Our goal is always to protect your rights, challenge unsupported allegations, and pursue the most favorable outcome available.

What Is Stalking Under Colorado Law?

In Colorado, stalking generally involves repeatedly following, contacting, monitoring, observing, communicating with, or threatening another person in a manner that would cause a reasonable person to experience serious emotional distress or fear for their safety.

Modern stalking allegations frequently involve electronic communications, including:

Text messages
Emails
Social media interactions
GPS tracking
Online monitoring
Repeated digital contact

Because stalking allegations often involve a pattern of conduct rather than a single incident, these cases can become highly fact-specific and require a detailed analysis of the evidence.

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Former Prosecutor
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30+ Years of Experience

Potential Penalties for Stalking

Stalking is charged as a felony under Colorado law. A first offense is generally a class 5 felony, while a second or subsequent stalking offense within seven years may be charged as a class 4 felony. Stalking is also treated as an extraordinary risk crime, which can affect the sentencing range.

First offense: A Class 5 felony; penalties may include prison, mandatory parole, fines, and a protection order depending on the facts of the case.

Repeat or enhanced allegations: Prior stalking convictions, alleged violations of a protection order, and other aggravating factors can affect both the charge level and the potential sentence. The specific exposure depends on the statutory basis for the charge and the facts alleged by the prosecution.

Stalking allegations can also lead to mandatory protection orders and early bond-related restrictions, depending on how the case is filed and the court’s rulings.

What Is Harassment Under Colorado Law?

Under CRS 18-9-111, harassment generally involves conduct intended to alarm, annoy, threaten, or cause another person to feel alarmed, annoyed, or threatened.

Harassment allegations can arise from a wide variety of situations and may involve:

Physical contact
Threatening behavior
Repeated communications
Offensive language
Public disturbances
Electronic communications

Because harassment statutes can cover a broad range of conduct, prosecutors must prove specific elements beyond a reasonable doubt before obtaining a conviction.

Potential Penalties for Harassment

Colorado harassment charges can range from a petty offense to a misdemeanor, depending on the conduct alleged and the subsection charged.

Electronic or repeated communications (class 2 misdemeanor): Certain allegations involving threatening or obscene electronic communications, repeated calls, repeated contacts at inconvenient hours, or offensively coarse repeated communications may be charged as a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Physical contact or following in public (class 1 misdemeanor): Allegations involving unwanted physical contact or following someone in a public place may be charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Bias-motivated harassment: If the prosecution alleges harassment was committed because of a person’s actual or perceived protected characteristic as defined by statute, the offense may be charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Obscene language or gesture in public (petty offense): In some cases, directing obscene language or making an obscene gesture in a public place may be charged as a petty offense.

Protect Your Future with an Experienced Defense Lawyer

Stalking and harassment allegations should never be taken lightly. Even before a case reaches trial, these accusations can affect your employment, reputation, personal relationships, and future opportunities.

Law Offices of M. Colin Bresee brings criminal-law experience and prosecutorial insight to every case we handle. Whether you are under investigation, have been arrested, or are preparing to appear in court, our Denver stalking and harassment lawyer can act quickly, protect your rights, and build a defense tailored to your case.

Call (970) 614-0913 or book a free initial consultation online today.

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