I know that at the O’Malley Law Office, we were thrilled when the new juvenile sexting law – Posting, Possession, or Exchange of a Private Image by a Juvenile – went into effect because it protected teens from being charged with the felony child pornography crime. However, there is a caveat to the law that leaves certain kids and teens Continue Reading
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Sexual Exploitation of a Child Attorney in Fort Collins When Sexting Leads to Child Pornography Charges
Sexual Exploitation of a Child is the Fort Collins and Larimer County criminal charge related to child pornography. A teacher was recently charged with this crime after it was discovered that he had been exchanging sexually explicit images with a 13-year-old girl. According to the report, the teacher received five sexual images of the girl and sent 11 images of Continue Reading
Fort Collins Juvenile Sexting Attorney New Colorado Possession of a Private Image by a Juvenile Law
Historically, when a juvenile has possessed a sexually explicit image of another juvenile, they are charged with felony Sexual Exploitation of a Child – the possession of child pornography charge. Thankfully though, Colorado lawmakers realized that teenagers were being too harshly punished, as their conduct and intentions are not the same as that of the current law’s intended adult subjects. Continue Reading
Fort Collins Sexting Attorney | New Law for Consensual Sexting?
While it’s been in the works for some time now, Colorado lawmakers are currently revisiting the Sexual Exploitation of a Child law especially as it pertains to teenagers and sexting. Currently, if a Fort Collins, Loveland, or Estes Park teenager under the age of 18 sends a naked picture or receives a naked picture from another underaged person, it is Continue Reading
Fort Collins Sexual Exploitation of a Child Lawyer | Sexting and Juvenile Crimes
I recently read a story about a teacher in another state being reprimanded for an inappropriate algebra word problem. The story problem read: “Tony can send 5 texts and 3 nudes in 19 minutes. He could also send 3 texts and 1 nude in 9 minutes. How long would it take him to send one text and one nude?” The Continue Reading
Fort Collins Sexting Attorney | Sexual Exploitation Lawyer | Law Makers Push for Misdemeanor Sexting Law
I have written numerous blogs on the topic of sexting and the harsh punishment related to the current Colorado law known as Sexual Exploitation of a Child. The fact is, many teenagers are becoming convicted felons who are required to register as sex offenders because the law does not appropriately address the juvenile issue. Kids have so much access to Continue Reading
Sexting in Fort Collins, Larimer County Colorado
On many occasions in Larimer County, we have defended both adults and teens charged with Sexual Exploitation or Internet Luring because of texting and sexting. In most of those cases, there were sexually explicit text conversations or provocative pictures sent or received. The real problem is, you have no idea what is contained in a text before you open it. Continue Reading
Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child Arrest in Larimer County, Colorado
Earlier this year, a New Jersey man was arrested on a Colorado warrant for Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child – C.R.S. 18-3-405.4. According to the Larimer County Sheriff, the 18-year-old allegedly attempted to use photos to extort a 14-year old girl in Larimer County. These types of occurrences are becoming more and more common with the increase of younger Continue Reading