Get Help From A Former Prosecutor – Lakewood Sexual Exploitation Of A Child Attorney
If you are facing any type of criminal charge for sex crimes, you need to act immediately to mount an aggressive defense. Lakewood criminal defense attorney, Elaine Lukic can help. As a former prosecutor, she knows how the other side builds cases against defendants and the weaknesses in their cases. She can attack the prosecution’s case against you to eliminate or mitigate the consequences of a conviction.
If you have been charged with sexual exploitation of a child in Lakewood, CO, call The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic as soon as you are able.
What Is Sexual Exploitation Of A Child?
Colorado Revised Statute 18-6-403 provides a broad range of offenses that are considered the illegal sexual exploitation of a child. It is illegal under Colorado law to knowingly do any of the following:
- Cause, induce, entice, or allow a child to engage in or be used for explicit sexual conduct to make child pornography
- Cause, induce, entice, or allow a child to engage in or be used for explicit sexual conduct to produce a performance, view, or access with intent to view a performance involving a child in a performance that was specified by the viewer or potential viewer
- Prepare, publish, produce, promote, sell, or advertise any sexually exploitation material of a minor
- View, possess, control, or access with intent to view any sexually exploitative material of a child
- Possess with the intent to deal in, sell, or distribute any sexually exploitative material of a child
Potential Penalties For Sexual Exploitation Of A Child
Sexual exploitation of a child is generally classified as a class 3 felony in Colorado, punishable by four to eight years imprisonment, a fine of $3,00 to $750,000, and one year of parole.
Additionally, you will be required to register as a sex offender on the state’s felony sex offender registry if you are convicted and are at least 18 years old at the time of the offense. Your registration will be for at least 20 years. If you fail to register as required, you will face charges of a class 6 felony and face penalties of one to one and a half years imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000 to $100,000.
Legal Help If You’re Facing Sexual Exploitation Of A Child Charges
If you are facing charges of sexual exploitation of a child, it’s essential to reach out to an experienced lawyer. An attorney can handle your case, including:
- Advising you of your rights and preventing law enforcement from questioning you without legal counsel
- Reviewing the charges against you
- Interviewing witnesses and reviewing the evidence against you
- Investigating whether there are any reasons for false allegations against you
- Working to suppress evidence that is unreliable or illegally obtained
- Negotiating with prosecutors
- Representing you in court to fight for an acquittal
- Arguing for reduced penalties at sentencing
Contact Me For A Confidential Consultation
If you are facing charges for sexual exploitation of a child or any sexual assault charges in Lakewood, you need skilled legal representation. At The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, we understand your life is on the line and will work zealously to defend you.
We have offices in Lakewood and Summit County, Colorado, and help clients throughout the state who have been charged with various sex offenses. Take advantage of a free case review by calling directly at (303) 809-3425 for a confidential telephone consultation. You can also send an online message to schedule your free case review.