In one recent news story, a man is being accused of sexually assaulting a child family member over a period of ten years. The alleged victim was not a member of the man's household, but reported he had been sexually assaulted approximately 15 times. In Denver and Arapahoe County, the man could be facing charges of Aggravated Incest and Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust.

Aggravated Incest in Douglas County: When Aggravated Incest Charges Occur

In Douglas County, Aggravated Incest, C.R.S. 18-6-302, charges occur when someone marries their natural child or inflicts sexual penetration or sexual intrusion on or subjects to sexual contact their natural child, stepchild, or child by adoption. However, Aggravated Incest charges will not be filed if someone is legally married to their stepchild or child by adoption. A “child” under these circumstances would have to be under twenty-one years of age.  Aggravated Incest charges can also occur when someone marries, inflicts sexual penetration or sexual intrusion on, or subjects to sexual contact, a descendant, brother or sister of the whole or half blood, or an uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece of the whole blood who is under ten years of age. If the alleged victim from the news story was under twenty-one years of age or ten years of age, and he was subjected to sexual penetration, sexual intrusion or sexual contact by the older relative, Aggravated Incest charges could be filed.  Anyone convicted of this crime will be labeled a sex offender for the rest of their life.

Sexual Assault on a Child – Position of Trust Jefferson County Lawyer | Sexual Assault on a Child

Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust, C.R.S. 18-3-405.3, charges can occur in Jefferson County if someone subjects another not his or her spouse to any sexual contact if the victim is a child less than eighteen years of age and the actor committing the offense is one in a position of trust with respect to the victim. Since the man allegedly subjected a child victim to sexual contact, he could also face charges of Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust. As an older family member, the man qualifies as a person in a position of trust with respect to the victim. Additionally, since the child relative alleged he was sexually assaulted 15 times over a period of ten years, it could be considered a pattern of sexual abuse. If you are accused of committing sexual assault as part of a pattern of sexual abuse, you can face more serious felony charges of Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust.

Aggravated Incest and Sexual Assault on a Child – Position of Trust Attorney in Adams County: Call Today

Both Aggravated Incest and Sexual Assault on a Child – Position of Trust are not only subject to indeterminate prison sentencing, but they also require sex offender registration and treatment in Adams County. You may also be subject to Colorado Sex Offender Intensive Supervised Probation (SOISP) upon a conviction of either charge. The government will monitor your every move and limit where you can live, work and have contact with. Don't fight these criminal charges by yourself or with the help of a part-time criminal defense attorney who dabbles in other areas of law. Instead, consult the best, full-time criminal defense lawyers from the O'Malley Law Office who will work towards the best possible outcome in your criminal case.

If police contact you in regards to Aggravated Incest in Denver or Sexual Assault on a Child – Position of Trust charges in Denver, be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Then, contact the experienced criminal sex crime defense attorneys at the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.