Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Weld County? This Felony sexual crime can destroy your life if handled incorrectly by an inexperienced lawyer. Recently, a Dillon Colorado, resident was convicted of Sexual Exploitation of a Child. A neighbor accused the man of luring a child with the promise of paying the child to walk his dogs. Eventually, he sexually assaulted the child. If you are accused of Sexual Exploitation of a Child, you will need to find a criminal defense lawyer who will fight for the best possible outcome. Read on to learn more about Sexual Exploitation of a Child charges.
What is Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Greeley, Colorado?
In Greeley, Colorado, Colorado Law defines Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. C.R.S. 18-6-403, as:
(a) Causes, induces, entices, or permits a child to engage in, or be used for, any explicit sexual conduct for the making of any sexually exploitative material; or
(b) Prepares, arranges for, publishes, including but not limited to publishing through digital or electronic means, produces, promotes, makes, sells, finances, offers, exhibits, advertises, deals in, or distributes, including but not limited to distributing through digital or electronic means, any sexually exploitative material; or
(b.5) Possesses or controls any sexually exploitative material for any purpose; except that this subsection (3)(b.5) does not apply to law enforcement personnel, defense counsel personnel, or court personnel in the performance of their official duties, nor does it apply to physicians, psychologists, therapists, or social workers, so long as such persons are licensed in the state of Colorado and the persons possess such materials in the course of a bona fide treatment or evaluation program at the treatment or evaluation site; or
(c) Possesses with the intent to deal in, sell, or distribute, including but not limited to distributing through digital or electronic means, any sexually exploitative material; or
(d) Causes, induces, entices, or permits a child to engage in, or be used for, any explicit sexual conduct for the purpose of producing a performance.
In Weld County What is the Definition of a Child?
The definition of a child, in Weld County, is any person under the age of 18. In the above case, the man’s neighbor was under 18 and would be considered a child.
What are the Penalties or Sentence for Child Sexual Exploitation in Greeley, Colorado?
Child Sexual Exploitation penalties can be from a class 5 felony, to a class 3 felony in Greeley, Colorado. If this is the defendant’s first offense, they face a class 5 felony. If it is a second or subsequent offense, or they are accused of having over 20 different pornographic items, they face a class 4 felony. If the defendant is accused of doing anything else in the statute above, they face a class 3 felony. Depending on what the defendant is convicted of the penalties they face are: 1 year – 12 years in the Department of Corrections, a fine ranging from $2,000 – $750,000, and between 2 – 3 years of mandatory parole. The defendant could also face indeterminate sentencing if convicted of some specific elements of Sexual Exploitation of a Child. This means they could either remain in prison, on parole, or be on probation for the rest of their lives. Another penalty would be that the defendant would need to register as a sex offender. It is interesting how many possible penalties could result, depending on the circumstances of the case and the plea bargain.
In Weld County, What are Defenses to a Child Sexual Exploitation?
There are many defenses to Weld County Child Sexual Exploitation Charges. Some of those include:
- The “children” were actually older than 18 years of age
- You did not know you had the material in your possession – it belonged to another
- What was happening in the material was not for sexual gratification
- The material was obtained by an illegal search or seizure
Falsely Accused of Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Greeley?
Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Greeley, Colorado can be alleged without solid evidence.False allegations happen. You need an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can defend your rights. Accusations of Sexual Exploitation of a child carry severe penalties. In addition, to the risk of substantial prison time, you will face social stigma, the possible loss of employment and decades of being labeled a sex offender. If you have been falsely accused, call our criminal defense attorneys today.
If you or a loved one has been falsely accused of Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Greeley, Colorado, be smart, and exercise your right to remain silent. Call the experienced Sexual Exploitation of a Child attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office. Call 970-616-6009 to meet with an aggressive criminal defense lawyer in Weld County and Greeley, for a free consultation. Together we can protect your future.
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