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Internet sexual exploitation of a child - Colorado Sexual Assault Laws
In Colorado, the criminal charge of Internet sexual exploitation of a child is classified as a Statutory Class 4 felony.
In Colorado, the criminal charge of Internet sexual exploitation of a child is classified as a Statutory Class 4 felony.
Internet sexual exploitation of a child Crime & Punishment in Colorado :
The Colorado code § 18-3-405.4 defines one degrees of the crime internet sexual exploitation of a child, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.
| Severity | Internet sexual exploitation of a child - Charge Description | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
|
Class 4 felony STATUTORY |
1-12 years in prison and/or a $2000-$500,000 fine. |
Colorado law allows internet sexual exploitation of a child to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the Colorado Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.
Internet sexual exploitation of a child is a charge that is unique to Colorado. Crimes that would be prosecuted as internet sexual exploitation of a child in Colorado will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.