Enticement of a Child is charged any time an adult in Greeley or elsewhere in Weld County attempts to invite a child to go to a secluded place with the intent of engaging in unlawful sexual contact.  Given the broad language of Colorado’s Enticement statute and the frequency of Greeley Police sting operations, it is surprisingly easy to be charged with this offense in Weld County.  If you are facing Enticement charges, you will need the help of an experienced sex crimes lawyer as soon as possible.  Don’t let an Enticement charge mean the end of your future – let us represent you and help protect your future.

Weld County Court Definition of Enticement of a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-305

The definition of Enticement of a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-305, as used by the Weld County Court, is as follows:

In other words, Enticement is charged if an adult asks or suggests that a child under 15 years old go to a secluded place to engage in sexual contact.  For example, an adult who attempts to convince a child to go into her car by telling him that she has a puppy inside could be charged with this offense. All the government needs is some evidence of a sexual discussion or intent.

It is critical to know that this statute states that it is not necessary for the child to have perceived the defendant’s act of enticement.  In other words, it does not matter whether the child was aware of the defendant’s intent behind the invitation.  What matters is that the adult extended the invitation with the intent of engaging in unlawful sexual contact with the child.  This rule exists because many kids and teens are naïve on sexual matters and don’t appreciate the purpose underlying an invitation.

Penalties for Enticement of a Child in Greeley

Colorado Prison Time, Fines, and More

Enticement of a Child can be a class 4 or class 3 felony in Greeley and throughout Colorado.  Enticement is charged as a class 4 felony in most circumstances, but can be a class 3 felony if the defendant had been previously convicted of Enticement or Sexual Assault on a Child.  Alternatively, the defendant can be charged with class 3 felony Enticement if the adult rendered bodily injury (pain) to the child during the commission of the crime.

Penalties for Enticement of a Child include:

• An indeterminate sentence at the Colorado Department of Corrections / DOC, meaning that the defendant is not given a release date upon conviction. They could spend the rest of their life behind bars if Parole thought that was best.
• Potential ineligibility for parole; if the defendant is released on parole, they will be subject to an intensive supervised parole program.
• Weld County Jail time as a condition of Probation.
• Sex Offender Intensive Supervised Probation.
• Up to $750,000 in fines.
• Surcharges based on the level of offense.
• Mandatory registration on Colorado’s public sex offender registry.
• Required sex offender treatment, paid for by the defendant.
• Required firearm and ammunition relinquishment.
• Restitution, if applicable.

Talk to the Best Weld County Sex Crimes Lawyer Today

If you have been charged with Enticement of a Child, you need to talk to the best Weld County criminal defense lawyer.  The severity of Enticement charges cannot be understated, and you could be behind bars for the rest of your life if convicted.  A criminal defense lawyer with more than 30 years of experience defending clients charged with sex crimes can fiercely defend you at the Weld County Courts.  Search no further to locate the best defense attorney to take on your criminal charges.  The sooner you contact our experienced lawyers, the sooner you can have peace of mind as your lawyer starts building a solid defense.