In Fort Collins and Larimer County, often when a child internet sting operation results in arrests, Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child is one of the charges the arrestees will face. Recently, Colorado Springs Police conducted a sting operation that resulted in the arrests of five men, all charged with Internet Luring of a Child and Attempted Sex Assault on a Child. Even though these were sting operations, where the men arrested were not communicating or meeting with a minor, the Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child can still be charged.
Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child Attorney in Fort Collins
The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Sexual Assault on a Child – C.R.S. 18-3-405 – is:
In order to be charged with Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child, you have to meet the ‘attempt’ criteria, found under C.R.S. 18-2-101 – Criminal Attempt:
So, if the men discussed have sexual contact with the officers who were pretending to be minors and then invited the undercover officer to meet and showed up to that meeting, that could be seen as taking a ‘substantial step’ toward committing the crime of Sexual Assault on a Child.
Sentence for Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child in Loveland and Estes Park
Attempt can be added to any underlying crime. When it is, it takes the level felony or misdemeanor down one class. Sexual Assault on a Child is class 4 felony (unless aggravators exist). Therefore, Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child would be a class 5 felony.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule your free consultation today. Together, we can protect your future.
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