Enticement of a child is a serious charge in Adams County, Colorado that involves inviting youth under the age of 15 somewhere with sexual intentions. Encouraging a child to enter a vehicle, building, or any private location intending to participate in sexual behavior can be one element of larger crimes as well. Earlier this month, a man was arrested for kidnapping, sexual assault, and enticement of a child after a missing juvenile was seen at a town's visitors center. Charges of this nature require contacting a child enticement attorney as soon as possible.

Colorado's Child Enticement Law

CRS 18-3-305 describes enticement of a child in Colorado. A person commits this sex crime in Thornton, Commerce City, or Brighton if they:

• invite or persuade,
• a juvenile 14 or younger,
• to enter a building, room, vehicle, or other secluded place,
• intending to commit unlawful sexual contact or sexual assault on the child

The additional charges in the story above suggest that perhaps the meeting / interaction went beyond an invite and the alleged victim may have been moved from one location to another. However, child enticement charges can result even if no physical interaction occurs or the child is unaware of the actor's intent.

Consequences of Child Enticement in Adams County

A conviction of enticement of a child has substantial consequences in Colorado. As a class 4 felony, defendants face:

• 2 to 6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections,
• fines of up to $500,000
• sex offender registration

Additionally, sex offender intensive supervised probation and sex offender treatment / evaluation are also difficult punishments of child enticement. These elements are especially costly, time-consuming, and incredibly restrictive, often requiring no contact with children and limits on where you can go on a daily basis.

Adams County Child Enticement Attorney

An accusation of a sex offense such as child enticement can be overwhelming. Hiring the right defense attorney early on is a particularly crucial step in protecting your future. Perhaps the child entered the location on their own, the intent of the invitation was lawful, or the minor misunderstood the situation. Nevertheless, contact our office for a free initial consultation. We will thoroughly analyze your unique case, as well as suggest next steps in your defense. We offer same-day jail visits, affordable fees, and flexible payment plans for those facing accusations throughout the state of Colorado.

So, if you or someone you know is facing enticement charges in Colorado, be smart. Contact the strategic sex crime lawyers at Sawyer Legal Group, LLC at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.

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