In Greeley, an elementary or high school child can be charged and convicted of Sexual Assault on a Child by a Juvenile. If they are charged, seek out an experienced juvenile crimes defense attorney to protect your child and their future. To illustrate this need, a 16 year old boy recently pleaded guilty to Sexual Assault on a Child. He admitted to molesting younger girls from his class. In one specific instance, he was caught molesting a 12 year old girl. Due to the 4 year age gap between them, he is eligible to be charged withfelony Sexual Assault on a Child, even though he is also a child in the law’s eyes.
What is Juvenile Sexual Assault on a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-405, in Weld County?
Weld County courts operate on this definition for Sexual Assault on a Child by a Juvenile, C.R.S. 18-3-405:
Under this definition, a child can commit Sexual Assault on a Child. If a 17 year old were to sexually assault a 13 year old, it would fall under this statue. Or, like the case mentioned previously, if a 16 year old sexually assaults a 12 year old, he will be charged for Sexual Assault on a Child.
Juvenile Incest Charges for Family Members who have Sexual Contact in Greeley
Incest charges stem from RELATED kids or juveniles experimenting with sexual contact. Usually, police use this terrible charge when they can’t make a case for Sexual Assault on a Child because the 4 year age gap is missing. Kids who experiment with sexual touch need education, not jail. Unfortunately, police often lack discernment and charge kids anyway.
Juvenile Sentences for Sexual Assault on a Child and Incest Convictions in Longmont and Boulder?
Because the Colorado Justice system does not believe in trying juveniles / children as adults, if a juvenile is convicted for a Sexual Assault on a Child in Longmont and Boulder, they will be sentenced by having to follow the strict policies of the Sex Offender Management Board. This consists of strict supervision, safety plans, and if there are other children living in the home, possibly having the juvenile move elsewhere.
Your juvenile might even have to Register as a Sex Offender, even though they’re still a child. When a child registers as a Sex Offender, and you and they forget to re-register in a very specific time frame, they can be charged with a brand new crime. To make things worse, sex offender information is available to the public. Any neighbor, co-worker, parent, or even college admissions person could look up your child and find them on the Sex Offender Registry. This could affect your child’s chance at higher education, because they are on this list. Don’t leave something this important to the hands of a busy Public Defender. Our attorneys have experience dealing with juvenile cases and sex crimes cases. They’ve helped many past clients, and they will be able to help your child too.
If there are false allegations against your teen for Sexual Assault on a Child by a Juvenile in Greeley or Weld County, contact the O’Malley Law Office immediately.
Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to schedule a free consultation with an experienced juvenile defense attorney in the Greeley and Weld County area today.
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