In Denver and Jefferson County, some sexual offenses are subject to indeterminate prison sentencing. An indeterminate prison sentence means there is a possibility a person could experience a lifetime prison sentence, depending on the sex crime. It is up to the Parole Board and sometimes the Colorado Department of Corrections to decide when a person may be released from incarceration when given an indeterminate sentence.

Sexual Assault on a Child, Sexual Assault, Unlawful Sexual Contact in Douglas County | Crimes Subject to Indeterminate Prison Sentencing

There are certain sexual offenses in Douglas County which are subject to indeterminate prison sentencing. These sex crimes are listed below:

1. Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust
2. Sexual Assault on a Child
3. Felony Unlawful Sexual Contact
4. Incest / Aggravated Incest
5. Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child
6. Aggravated Sexual Assault on a Client by a Psychotherapist
7. Enticement of a Child
8. Patronizing a Prostituted Child
9. Internet Luring of a Child
10. First Degree Sexual Assault, as it existed prior to July 1, 2000
11. Second Degree Sexual Assault, as it existed prior to July 1, 2000
12. Felony Sexual Assault in the Third Degree, as it existed prior to July 1, 2000

What Are the Ranges of an Indeterminate Prison Sentence in Adams County?

In Adams County, if a defendant receives an indeterminate prison sentence, it means a minimum prison sentence will be given, but no maximum prison sentence limit will be given. Below are the sentencing ranges based on the level of felony a defendant is facing:

Additionally, there are also sexual offenses which can come with even harsher sentencing upon a conviction. For these sentencing ranges to apply, a person must have been convicted of either Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault on a Child, or Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust where these circumstances were present:

1. Sexual intrusion or penetration was involved;
2. The convicted person was 18 years of age;
3. The convicted person was at least 10 years older than the child;
4. The child was less than 12 years of age.

Arapahoe County Sexual Assault Lawyer | Call if Facing Charges of a Sex Crime in Colorado

If you are facing charges of Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault on a Child, felony Unlawful Sexual Contact, or another sexual offense in Arapahoe County which has the possibility of an indeterminate prison sentence upon a conviction, call the O'Malley Law Office immediately. You cannot risk spending the rest of your life in prison, waiting for sex offender treatment. The laws are harsh when it comes to sentencing for sexual offenses in Colorado, especially for sex crimes involving child victims. Don't gamble with your future if facing allegations or charges of a sex crime in Colorado. Contact the O'Malley Law Office today and protect your freedom.

If you are facing charges of a sex crime in Colorado, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the experienced criminal sex crime defense attorneys at the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.

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