A Greeley man was recently arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl. According to the news article, the young girl reported the incident to her mother who promptly called the Greeley police. The girl told the officers she went over to her friends’ house to play but only her friends’ dad was home. She was going to leave and look for her friends at the park when the dad insisted they were in the house and told her he would help her look. They both went back into the apartment and he locked the door behind them. The girl claimed he made her take off her clothes and perform sexual acts. The man is being held in the Weld County Jail and his bond has been set at $150,000. Even without any physical evidence, a claim of this magnitude will result in an arrest of the accused.
Weld County Sexual Assault on a Child Lawyer: What is the Definition of Sexual Assault on a Child?
The Colorado law definition of Sexual Assault on a Child – C.R.S. 18-3-405 – is:
Because the man is being accused of having sexual contact with a minor who is less than 15 years old and he is more than 4 years older than her, he was charged with this crime.
Have you been charged with Sexual Assault on a Child? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Have you been charged with Sexual Assault on a Child? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Erie Sex Assault on a Child Lawyer: What is the Punishment / Sentence for this crime?
In Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, Sexual Assault on a Child can be charged as a class 4 felony or a class 3 felony depending on the circumstances. In order to be charged in Erie with the class 3 felony Sex Assault on a Child, the actor must be accused of one of the following:
- Used force, threats, or intimidation to facilitate the sexual contact; or
- Commits the offense as part of a pattern of sexual abuse; or
- Is in a position of trust in relation to the minor.
Whether a person is facing the class 3 or class 4 felony Sexual Assault on a Child charge, the consequences can be dire. This charge is subject to indeterminate sentencing, which means the judge could sentence a person to prison where there is no upper limit on the amount of time. A minimum number of years will be set, but parole has control over when, or if, a person is released. A person facing these charges in Greeley, Erie, and Evans, will also be required to register as a sex offender every 90 days and complete Sex Offender treatment. With so much at stake, you do not want to face these charges alone. Call us to defend you today. We’ve been there many times before.
If you or someone you love has been arrested for Sexual Assault on a Child, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best Greeley criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 immediately. We can even schedule a Weld County Jail visit to speak with your loved one in custody. Together, we can protect your future.
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