Having any sexual contact with a person under the age of 18 is usually charged as Sexual Assault on a Child. When the adult is in a position of trust, then the charged is aggravated to Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust. A principal is facing these charges stemming from allegations made by kids who were in his second grade class when he was a teacher. According to the report, the one girl came forward to report and three additional students were identified. All had similar claims of inappropriate touching.
Larimer County Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust Definition
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:
A teacher, principal, parent, step-parent, and counselor are all examples of people who would be considered in a position of trust. When a person is in a position of trust, the punishment is more severe.
Sentence for Inappropriate Touching / Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust in Loveland
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust is a felony charge punishable by an indeterminate sentence to the Colorado Department of Corrections. Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust is a class 3 felony if:
- The victim is less than fifteen years of age; or
- The actor commits the offense as a part of a pattern of abuse (2 or more instances)
Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust is a class 4 felony if:
- The victim is fifteen years of age or older but less than 18 years old and the offense is not a part of a pattern of abuse.