Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust can be sentenced more harshly in Denver, Weld County and everywhere else in Colorado if committed against an at-risk juvenile.  At-risk juveniles are considered more vulnerable. This means crimes committed against them are treated differently under the eyes of the law. Let's continue reading about Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust and At Risk juveniles in Colorado.

Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust in Arapahoe County, Colorado

In Arapahoe County, Jefferson County and across Colorado, Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust, C.R.S. 18-3-405.3, is charged when:

“Any actor knowingly subjects another not his or her spouse to any sexual contact and 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.”

Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust is a class 3 felony if the victim is less than fifteen years old or the actor commits the offense as a part of a pattern of sexual abuse. But, Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust is a class 4 felony if the victim is fifteen years of age or older but less than eighteen years of age and the offense is not committed as part of a pattern of sexual abuse. There are many roles men and women have with respect to children that can be considered positions of trust. Babysitters, teachers, coaches, and pastors, for example, can all qualify. It's not uncommon for men and women to be charged more harshly if accused of having sexual contact with children and they're in a position of trust.

Douglas County Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust when Victim is At Risk Juvenile

In Douglas County, Adams County and everywhere else in Colorado, consequences are more severe if this sexual offense is committed against a juvenile considered to be “at risk”. Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust, when the victim is an at-risk juvenile, is either a class 2 or class 3 felony. It is a class 2 felony if the victim is less than fifteen years old, but it is a class 3 felony if the victim is fifteen years of age or older but less than eighteen years of age. According to Colorado law, an at-risk juvenile is any person under the age of eighteen years and is a person with a disability. Examples of a juvenile with a disability include someone who is unable to walk, see, hear or speak, someone unable to breathe without mechanical assistance, someone who is mentally impaired, or someone with a mental illness. Someone in a position of trust with respect to an at-risk juvenile means they're assuming a responsibility, duty, or fiduciary relationship toward an at risk juvenile.

Charged with Sexual Assault on a Child At Risk by One in a Position of Trust in Colorado? Call the O'Malley Law Office

If you've been charged with Sexual Assault on a Child At Risk – Position of Trust in Adams County or anywhere else in Colorado, contact our lawyers right away. Serious consequences can result upon a conviction of Sexual Assault on an at risk juvenile while in a Position of Trust. These might be sex offender registration and treatment, or the possibility of indeterminate sentencing. Don't wait if facing charges of Sexual Assault on a Child At Risk by One in a Position of Trust. Call the top criminal defense attorneys at the O'Malley Law Office today, and protect your future.

If you are arrested for Sexual Assault on an At Risk Juvenile by One in a Position of Trust in Colorado, be smart, exercise your right to  remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys at the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880. Or, submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.

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