Sexual exploitation of minors in Denver includes possessing, distributing, or creating explicit pictures or videos. When these materials show someone under 18 participating in sexual behaviors, law enforcement is quick to charge. Many different devices and apps can be used to sexually exploit a minor and it doesn't take much to spur an investigation. Even images including partial nudity can be enough. Contact an experienced sex crime attorney immediately if police contact you regarding child pornography.

Denver County Sexual Exploitation of Minors Law

Denver County's sexual exploitation of a child law makes having, sending, and creating child porn unlawful. CRS 18-6-403 defines the many complexities of this sex offense in Colorado. A person commits sexual exploitation of a child in Denver, Cherry Creek, or Montbello if they:

• possess sexually explicit material,
• showing someone 17 or younger engaging in sexual acts,
• OR contributes in some way to distributing or creating these images or video

Explicit pictures or videos are those that show a juvenile participating in erotic fondling, nudity, masturbation, oral sex, intercourse, or in a state of arousal. It is important to note that this material must exist for someone's sexual gratification for charges to apply.

How Bad is Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Colorado?

Sexually exploiting a minor is at minimum a class 5 felony throughout Colorado. Possessing a small amount of photographic pornography involving juveniles can lead to:

• up to 3 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections,
• a minimum fine of $1K,
• sex offender registration (for at least 20 years)

The charge amplifies to a class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense, possessing 20+ items, or possessing any video. This can double the prison sentence and increase the fine amount significantly.

If you are caught distributing or making child pornography, a class 3 felony applies. 4 – 12 years in prison, as well as six-figure fines can result in these cases.

Lawyer for Internet Sex Crime Charges in Denver

Internet sex crimes against children are especially serious in Colorado. Prosecutors have many resources at their disposal and often utilize all of them to achieve a conviction in these cases. Our skilled criminal lawyers have decades of experience defending clients facing child pornography charges and our results stand alone. Perhaps the materials weren't for sexual gratification, the minors were 18 or older, or you didn't know the images were on your device. Nevertheless, contact our office for a free, confidential consultation. We will carefully look over your case, as well as suggest next steps. We offer same-day jail visits, affordable fees, and flexible payment plans for those facing sex offense allegations anywhere in Colorado.

Don't talk to the police about sexual exploitation of minors – talk to us. 303-830-0880.

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