Defense for Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Colorado

Facing a charge of Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child is extremely serious, carrying a possible penalty of life in prison. If you or someone you know is charged, or believe they may be charged with Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child, it is imperative that you call the dedicated defense attorneys at Black, Blink, & Associates LLC immediately at 719-694-0578.

The State of Colorado / District Attorney’s Office will have to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, the following things for a person to be convicted of Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute 18-3-405.4

•  That the person knowingly importunes, invites, or entices through communication via a computer network or system, telephone network, or data network or by a text message or instant message, a person whom the actor knows or believes to be under fifteen years of age and at least four years younger than the actor, to:
  • Expose or touch the person’s own or another person’s intimate parts while communicating with the actor via a computer network or system, telephone network, or data network or by a text message or instant message; OR
  • Observe the actor’s intimate parts via a computer network or system, telephone network, or data network or by a text message or instant message.

Internet sexual exploitation of a child is an indeterminate class 4 felony. The police must prove that the defendant knew what he or she was doing when they communicated with a child to initiate the exploitation.  If convicted, a person will have to register as a sex offender and complete sex offender treatment. A class 4 felony of Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child is punishable by 4-12 years to life in prison and a $500,000 fine.