Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child Lawyer in Greeley

As with many Internet sex crimes, Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child is often charged as the result of a police sting operation. There are many necessary elements of this crime, and police officers are well acquainted with these elements. They will pose as young girls online and work to meet all the criteria and get the evidence they need for a conviction.

What is the Definition of Internet Sexual Exploitation?

C.R.S. 18-3-405.4 – Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child – is defined by Colorado law as:

An actor commits internet sexual exploitation of a child if the actor knowingly importunes, invites, or entices through communication via a computer network or system, telephone network, or data network or by a text message or instant message, a person whom the actor knows or believes to be under fifteen years of age and at least four years younger than the actor, to:

(a) Expose or touch the person’s own or another person’s intimate parts while communicating with the actor via a computer network or system, telephone network, or data network or by a text message or instant message; or

(b) Observe the actor’s intimate parts via a computer network or system, telephone network, or data network or by a text message or instant message.

Basically, to be charged with this crime in Weld, Morgan, or Logan County, a person must meet the following criteria:

  • The accused must have used online communication (i.e. email, chat room, website, instant message, Skype) or telephone communication (i.e. text, Facetime)
  • The accused must have pursued, invited or enticed a person who is, or is believed to be, under the age of 15 and at least 4 years younger to:
    • Expose or touch their own or another person’s intimate parts
    • Observe the accused’s intimate parts

What is the Sentence for Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child?

As a class 4 felony in Greeley, Windsor, and Evans, this crime is punishable with 2 to 8 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and $2,000 to $500,000 in fines. Even though there is no in-person contact or physical assault on a child, this crime’s sentence is nearly identical to Sexual Assault on a Child, a more dangerous offense. Along with that, Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child is a sex offense and also carries the harsh punishments related to sex crimes:

Indeterminate Sentence

A judge can sentence someone convicted of Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child to DOC for 2 years to life.
Sex Offender Registration

Any person convicted of this sex offense will be required to register as a sex offender.
Sex Offender Treatment A person convicted of this crime will have to complete the invasive one-size-fits-all sex offender treatment overseen by the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board.

Why You Need an Experienced Greeley Criminal Defense Attorney

Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child charges are not to be taken lightly. You will not only face an indeterminate prison sentence, but also registering as a sex offender, and intensive sex offender treatment. This is why it is so important to have the best criminal defense lawyers on your side. No matter your circumstances, we will fight hard to protect you and your future.

CHARGED WITH INTERNET SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A CHILD IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?

Be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and call the experienced defense attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office.

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