When someone commits a crime like Sexual Assault on a Child in Greeley, they generally try to maintain secrecy about the act. However, this guy came clean to the police about his own abuses. He reported and turned himself in because he felt he had “gone too far.” Due to his own self-reflection of his actions, I think it is likely treatment will be successful for him. The man reported to police that he admits to groping a young girl, and doing so over a 3 year period.
What is Sexual Assault on a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-405, in Weld County?
If you’re arrested in Weld County for Sexual Assault on a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-405, this means that someone has accused you of doing the following:
This refers to when a child, someone who is 14 years old or younger, is sexually abused by someone who is at least 4 years older than them. In the story above, the girl was 12 when the incident first began happening. The man is 40 years old, well over that 4 year minimum.
What Happens if You’re Convicted of Sexual Assault on a Child in Boulder County?
When someone is convicted of Sexual Assault on a Child in Boulder County, they’re convicted of a class 4 extraordinary risk felony. That means the judge sentences them to a minimum of 2 to 8 years in the Department of Corrections, a mandatory fine between $2,000 and $500,000, and a mandatory parole period of 3 years IF they get released. Because Sexual Assault on a Child is a sexual offense crime, it is subject to indeterminate sentencing. This means that a person could spend their whole life in prison or just a few more years after serving their minimum sentence. Of course, with many sex crimes, probation is a possibility, but it would also be indeterminate.
Indeterminate Sentencing and Sexual Assault on a Child in Greeley, Lyons and Johnstown
When a person from Greeley, Johnstown or Lyons is convicted of Sexual Assault on a Child, they face indeterminate sentencing – either for probation or a prison sentence. Indeterminate Sentencing is exactly what it sounds like. It is unclear exactly how long someone is in prison for. The person is required to serve their minimum sentence, and then it is up to the parole board to decide how much longer they stay in prison. When people say “they’re going to lock him up and throw away the key,” they’re referring to Indeterminate Sentencing.
HAVE YOU BEEN FALSELY ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A CHILD IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?
Remember to exercise your right to remain silent and to contact the experienced lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office. Many cases cannot be prosecuted unless the accused volunteers information to police.
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