In Weld County, Colorado, if you send pornography, nude, or obscene material to a minor (someone under 18) you can be charged with Promotion of Obscenity. A former UFC Fighter was recently charged with Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor, after the UFC Fighter was alleged to be texting nude pictures of himself to multiple minor girls. If you are accused of Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor, you will need an experienced Obscenity lawyer to fight for your rights.
A closely related crime is Promotion of Obscenity, which is nearly identical, but does not involve a minor. Promotion of Obscenity could be challenged as a violation to the First Amendment’s Free Speech clause.
In Greeley, Colorado What is Promotion of Obscenity of a Minor C.R.S. 18-7-102 (2.5)(a)?
In Greeley, Colorado, the legal definition of Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor, – C.R.S. 18-7-102 (2.5)(a) is:
(I) Promotes to a minor or possesses with intent to promote to a minor any obscene material; or (II) Produces, presents, or directs an obscene performance involving a minor or participates in a portion thereof that is obscene or that contributes to its obscenity. “Obscene” is defined as material or a performance that: (a) The average person, applying contemporary community standards, would find that taken as a whole appeals to the prurient interest in sex; (b) Depicts or describes: (I) Patently offensive representations or descriptions of ultimate sex acts, normal or perverted, actual or simulated, including sexual intercourse, sodomy, and sexual bestiality; or (II) Patently offensive representations or descriptions of masturbation, excretory functions, sadism, masochism, lewd exhibition of the genitals, the male or female genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal, or covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state; and (c) Taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
When the UFC fighter texted nude photos of himself to a minor, it would have been considered obscene material and that is why he was charged. This could also be a potential problem, if you are dating a minor and you are 18 or over. If you choose to send your girlfriend / boyfriend obscene photos or video and they are a minor, you could be charged with Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor.
What is Promotion of Obscenity in Weld County, Colorado, Under C.R.S. 18-7-102 (2)(a)?
In Weld County, Colorado, the legal definition of Promotion of Obscenity, within C.R.S. 18-7-102 (2)(a) is:
(I) Promotes or possesses with intent to promote any obscene material; or (II) Produces, presents, or directs an obscene performance or participates in a portion thereof that is obscene or that contributes to its obscenity.
What are the Sentences for Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor and Promotion of Obscenity in Weld County?
Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor in Weld County is a class 6 felony. This offense carries penalties of a fine of up to $100,000 and up to 18 months in Weld County Jail.
Promotion of Obscenity not involving a minor is a class 2 misdemeanor, with a possible one year in the Weld County Jail.
Do Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor and Promotion of Obscenity Require a Sex Offender Registration on Greeley, Colorado?
If you are convicted of Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor, in Greeley, Colorado, you will be required to register as a sex offender upon conviction and ending five years after the end of your probation. Registering as a sex offender has implications that can affect where you work, live and have lasting social implications. If you have been accused of Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor, you need a lawyer who has experience in sex offenses and can fight for your future.
Promotion of Obscenity does not require sex offender registration like Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor. Having a child involved is what pushes this type of case from no registration to a registration requirement.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Promotion of Obscenity to a Minor or Promotion of Obscenity 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 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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