To be accused of Sexual Assault on a Child in Weld County, is to potentially face a minimum 4 to 16 years in the Department of Corrections. A person would also face up to an indeterminate sentence of your lifetime. This crime occurs when someone commits sexual assault on a child less than 15 years old, and the person doing the act is at least 4 years older than the “victim.” Many people believe that everyone who is accused of Sexual Assault on a Child is automatically a monster. What people don’t realize is kids are learning how to manipulate the law and police. When parents, teachers, and others aren’t giving the child what they want, they make these life ending allegations. We all know there are real victims of sexual assault, but we know from the Innocence Project, that many false allegations occur. Sometimes the cops have the wrong guy, and “victims” lie to get what they want.
What is Considered Sexual Assault on a Child in Greeley?
In Greeley, the charge of Sexual Assault on a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-405, refers to:
However, aside from a marital contract, if the accused is 4 or more years older than the “victim,” who is less than 15 years old, it is Sexual Assault on a Child. If the person accused is a teacher, parent, or other person who is responsible for the care of a child, charges change to Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust, C.R.S. 18-3-405.3. In that scenario, the victim can be 17 years old or younger, and the age of the accused is irrelevant. If the “victim” is between 15 to 17 years old, and the accused is more than 10 years older than the victim, then the crime is considered straight Sexual Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-402.
What is the Punishment for Sexual Assault on a Child in Boulder County and Logan County?
Finally, in Boulder County and Logan County, Sexual Assault on a Child is usually a class 4 felony. However, if the situation in question involved force, threats against the victim, or a continuous pattern of sexual abuse, then it is a class 3 felony.
Since Sexual Assault is a violent crime, it is punished more harshly due to its “extraordinary risk” status. A class 4 extraordinary risk felony consists of:
- A minimum of 2 to 8 years in Colorado Department of Corrections, with a lifetime maximum
- $2,000 to $500,000 in fines
- 3 year Mandatory Parole
A class 3 extraordinary risk felony consists of:
- A minimum of 4 to 16 years in prison, with a lifetime maximum
- $3,000 to $750,000 in fines
- 5 years Mandatory Parole
If you have been falsely accused of Sexual Assault on a Child, it is a very serious crime with life changing consequences. You need an experienced Sexual Assault on a Child defense lawyer immediately to refute false allegations.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Sexual Assault on a Child, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best Sex Assault on a Child defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 to schedule your free consultation.
Together, we can protect your future.
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