Any non-consensual sexual contact with another person often results in Unlawful Sexual Contact charges in Greeley and Weld County. A Denver high school is under investigation after a student reported a groping incident that occurred during homecoming week. The incident was not reported to law enforcement until a week after the incident was initially reported to school officials. The school reported that the victim did not want to move forward with the investigation, but as mandatory reporters, any allegations of sexual misconduct with a child must be reported to law enforcement immediately. No charges have been filed, but likely, a juvenile will be facing Unlawful Sexual Contact charges for the inappropriate touching that was alleged. Two school administrators have been put on leave while the case is being investigated.
Weld County Groping Unlawful Sexual Contact Attorney: Definition of Unlawful Sexual Contact
The Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, Colorado law definition of Unlawful Sexual Contact – C.R.S. 18-3-404(1)(a) – as it relates to the story above is:
(a) The actor knows that the victim does not consent
‘Sexual contact’ is defined as:
While there were no details given about the student’s allegations, we have seen Unlawful Sexual Contact charged for grabbing at a woman’s butt or breasts without permission. Sexual touching of any kind supports these charges, and any sort of penetration makes the case a felony Sexual Assault.
Sentence for Unlawful Sexual Contact in Greeley and Sterling, Colorado
As a class 1 misdemeanor extraordinary risk crime in Greeley and Fort Morgan, Unlawful Sexual Contact is punishable by 6 to 24 months in the Weld County Jail and up to $5,000 in fines. A conviction of Unlawful Sexual Contact requires a period of registration as a sex offender as well. These are the punishment ranges for an adult Unlawful Sexual Contact conviction. If the person accused is a juvenile, then there are different options for sentencing.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Unlawful Sexual Contact, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best Unlawful Sexual Contact attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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