We all have different ways of communicating our romantic feelings to each other. Some communication methods include texting, phone calls and face-to-face conversations. For one high school student, his idea of communicating his feelings was by writing his phone number on a chalkboard in class. Apparently it was written for a girl in his class to call him, as a joke. After doing this, a 34-year-old former teacher took down his number and texted him. From there, a sexual relationship between the two of them began. The teacher and the 14-year-old boy met in her apartment, her car and local motels to have sex. In Adams, Douglas County, or anywhere else in Colorado, the woman could face sexual assault charges of Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust.

Sexual Assault on a Child by a Person in a Position of Trust in Colorado

The definition of Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust, C.R.S 18-3-405.3 is when someone in a position of trust has sexual contact with a child less than eighteen years of age. Sexual Assault on a Child by a Person in a Position of Trust is a class 3 felony if a victim is less than fifteen years of age, or if the offense was committed as part of a sexual abuse pattern. It 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. A class 3 felony could result in a prison sentence of up to 12 years, while a class 4 felony could result in a Department of Corrections sentence of up to 6 years. Because this woman was the boy's teacher and had multiple sexual encounters with him, she could face these harsh sex crime charges.

Sexual Assault Charges Can Be Common in Colorado

An aggressive sex crimes defense lawyer is vital if facing charges or accusations of Sexual Assault on a Child.

Sexual Assault on a Child and Sexual Assault on a Child by a Person in a Position of Trust charges can occur frequently. For instance, teenagers who are still learning and growing may start risky relationships. A teenage boy at the age of eighteen, for example, who has sex with a girlfriend under fifteen years of age could face charges of Sexual Assault on a Child, C.R.S 18-3-405. This can be devastating to someone just starting their life. Intimate relationships, like the one in this news story, can also form between adults and children when an adult is working closely with young students. An aggressive sex crime defense attorney is absolutely vital if you or a loved one is being charged with either of these sex crimes in Arapahoe County and across Colorado.

Charged with Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust? Contact an Experienced Denver Attorney

Sexual Assault on a Child by a Person in a Position of Trust is a sex offense in El Paso and Denver County, and across Colorado. This means anyone convicted of this sex crime would have to register as a sex offender and obey the harsh rules of the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board. Don't let these sex crime charges put your future at risk. Act quickly and consult a knowledgeable sex crime defense lawyer who specializes in sex crimes. Your future is worth protecting.

If you or a loved one is facing charges of Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust, be knowledgeable about your options. Remain silent if contacted by the police and call the best sex crime 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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