When an adult has sexual contact with a minor it is often charged as Sexual Assault on a Child in Fort Collins and Larimer County. When the adult is in a position of trust in respect to the victim, like a teacher to a student, then the charge is aggravated to Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust. A teacher is facing these charges after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old student. According to the report, the parents of the teen were monitoring his phone, when they found inappropriate messages between their son and his teacher. The messages were reported and the teen admitted to the relationship – including that she performed oral sex on his in the classroom. The teacher was arrested and charged with the serious sex offense, Sex Assault on a Child.
Larimer County Sexual Assault on a Child Attorney: Definition of Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust
The Larimer and Boulder County, Colorado law definition of Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust – C.R.S. 18-3-405.3 – is:
Position of trust includes teachers, mentors, tutors, babysitters, family members, daycare providers, etc.
Sentence for Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Sexual Assault on a Child by One on a Position of Trust is charged based on the age of the victim and the number of instances that occurred. For the teacher above, the victim was less than 15 years old, so she would be charged with the class 3 felony. She could also face the class 3 felony Sex Assault on a Child charge for Pattern of Abuse, as there were multiple, separate instances where the two had sexual contact. Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust is subject to indeterminate sentencing.
If you or someone you love has been charged with 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. Together, we can protect your future.
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