Internet Luring charges are common in Fort Collins and Larimer County. In this blog, we’ll discuss the definition of Internet Luring, and why you need the best criminal defense attorney fighting on your behalf in the courtroom.
What is Internet Luring in Colorado?
Internet Luring of a Child – C.R.S. 18-3-306, is charged in Colorado whenever a person:
Put simply, the Larimer County District Attorney must prove to the judge or jury that the person charged with Internet Luring of a Child:
- Communicated online,
- With a child they believed to be under the age of 15,
- Discussed explicit sexual conduct,
- And made an attempt to meet or invite the child for any purpose.
What is the Sentence for Internet Luring of a Child?
If you are facing Internet Luring charges, it is important to understand this crime is a sex offense, which means it is treated harshly in Colorado. Internet Luring is a class 5 felony, but if the meeting with the child is for a sexual purpose, it is a class 4 felony. The class 5 felony is subject to a sentence to the Colorado Department of Corrections for up to 3 years. The class 4 felony, however, is subject to indeterminate sentencing, which means a person would be sentenced to prison for 2 years to life. Both require Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) treatment and registration as a sex offender.
Internet Luring Charges? Why You Need the Best Sex Crimes Lawyer
If you have been charged with Internet Luring of a Child in Loveland, Estes Park, or Fort Collins, you need to contact an experienced sex crimes defense attorney immediately. An experienced lawyer will look at the evidence and determine the best defense in your case. In this way, we are able to work out a favorable plea deal to the less serious form of Internet Luring or another crime to avoid indeterminate sentencing, or get your case dismissed completely. Don’t stand alone in court – work with an attorney who fights to win.
If you or a loved one has been contacted by the police regarding Internet Luring charges, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 970-658-0007. Together, we can protect your future.
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