In Weld County, it is a crime to have 1) kidnapped someone and 2) forced them into prostitution, also known as Human Trafficking for Sexual Servitude. If you are being accused of either of these crimes, hiring a skilled criminal defense lawyer will be the best way to protect yourself from the harsh sentence a judge may give you if convicted. Just a few days ago, a man was charged for these crimes and others. The victims claim he forced them into his car and took them to a hotel nearby. He sexually assaulted them, and then forced them to work as prostitutes for the next few days. He was ultimately apprehended because one of the girls got ahold of a phone and called for help.
What is Human Trafficking for Sexual Servitude, C.R.S. 18-3-504, in Greeley?
In Greeley, Colorado law considers it an act of Human Trafficking for Sexual Servitude, C.R.S. 18-3-504, when a person:
This basically means they kidnap someone in order to force them into prostitution, so the offender can make money.
How does a Judge Sentence Human Trafficking for Sexual Servitude in Longmont and Evans?
In Longmont and Evans, Human Trafficking for Sexual Servitude is a class 3 felony, so a judge will sentence the defendant to prison time if they are convicted. The defendant will have to serve between 4 and 12 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. They will need to pay a fine between $3,000 and $750,000, whatever the judge decides. Also, they will have to serve 3 years of parole. For a crime this serious, you can expect other charges too, such as Kidnapping.
What is a Parole Period in Erie and Lyons?
When someone is serving their Parole Period following a prison sentence in Erie and Lyons, it means they have been released from prison and they are trying to get re-integrated into society. It is difficult for many inmates to go from prison life for many years, back into normal society. Parole sets up opportunities for parolees to migrate back into society in a more structured and supervised way. Parole is not set by the judge. The specific time frame for parole is determined by the statute governing the crime conviction. The Parole Board may force the parolee to perform specific duties, like being employed, or to avoid specific things like alcohol, drugs, other felons or children, depending on the details of the case.
FALSELY ACCUSED OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?
Exercise your right to remain silent! Anything you tell Greeley police will be used against you! There is no doubt about it, so just don’t tell them anything. Contact the skilled attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office instead.
Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to schedule a free consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in the Greeley or Weld County area.
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