Sexual Exploitation of a Child Charges at the Weld County Courthouse
What is “Sexually Explicit Material” in Colorado?

Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. 18-6-403, is charged at the Weld County Courthouse for possessing, creating, distributing, or engaging in some other way with sexually exploitative material.  Crucial to this criminal offense is what sexually exploitative material – that is, illicit pornography depicting children – actually is.  Colorado law has a specific definition of sexually exploitative material that could be used to your advantage in your case, depending on your circumstances.  If you have been charged with Sexual Exploitation, don’t wait – call one of our top Weld County sex crimes lawyers today.

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Colorado’s Law on Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. 18-6-403

Colorado’s law on Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. 18-6-403, as it relates to the possession or access of sexually exploitative material, is as follows:

What is Sexually Exploitative Material in Greeley?

In Greeley, the definition of sexually exploitative material / SEM – also known as child sex abuse material / CSAM in some jurisdictions – is found in C.R.S. 18-6-403 (2) (j):

By this definition, SEM includes images or video of a child being used for sexual purposes.  An experienced sex crimes lawyer can use this definition to his advantage at the Weld County Court.  For example, an image of a child taken to show a doctor a medical condition he is experiencing would not fall under this definition.

Colorado Prison Time and Other Penalties for Sexual Exploitation in Windsor and Firestone

Sexual Exploitation of a Child carries a plethora of penalties in Windsor and Firestone, including Colorado prison time.  See the table below for a list of penalties that can result from conviction:

Circumstances	Classification	Penalties
The defendant possessed, viewed, accessed, etc. sexually exploitative material; one count of Sexual Exploitation is charged for every piece of material viewed, accessed, or possessed.	Class 5 felony / F5	1 – 3 years in the Colorado DOC 2 years of mandatory parole upon release from incarceration Sex offender treatment Registration as a sex offender Fine of $1,000 – $100,000
The defendant: Committed a second or subsequent offense of Sexual Exploitation involving possessing, accessing, or viewing sexually exploitative material, or The item(s) accessed was a video or moving visual image.	Class 4 felony / F4	2 – 6 years in the Colorado DOC 3 years of mandatory parole upon release from incarceration Sex offender treatment Registration as a sex offender Fine of $2,000 – $500,000

If you have been charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child, don’t wait to contact our top criminal defense lawyers to represent you at the Weld County Court.  These penalties can entail lifelong repercussions – but with the representation of an experienced attorney, these penalties don’t have to wreck your future.  Call us today, and together, we can protect your future.

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Have you been charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child?  Be smart, and exercise your right to stay silent.  Never talk to the Greeley Police or Weld County Sheriff – they are not your friends.  Instead, call 970-616-6009 to discuss your case with a top Weld County sex crimes lawyer from the O’Malley Law Office today.  Together, we can protect your future.

The location for the Weld County Courthouse is 901 9^th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. We’ll see you there!

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