Child Abuse

Crimes Against Children

Accusations of sexual abuse, sexual assault on a child or other crimes against children are among the most serious under Colorado law.  You need an attorney who has the experience to protect your rights and articulate your defense to the prosecutor and the jury. In Colorado, there are several distinct charges available to the prosecutor with regard to molestation and other crimes against children, including:

•  Sexual assault on a child Sexual assault on a child from a position of trust
•  Sexual assault on a child  pattern of abuse
•  Internet luring
•  Child pornography
•  Child abuse
•  Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
•  Sexual exploitation of a child
•  Solicitation of a minor

These charges can lead to serious consequences, including life in prison, life on probation, and mandatory registration as a sex offender.  You may not be allowed contact with children  including your own  and you may be limited as to where you can live and where you can work.  In many cases, you can be prohibited from Internet access, which can again affect where you can work.

If you believe you are even suspected of any of these crimes you need to contact an attorney immediately.

Charged with Child Abuse?

Richard B. Huttner has been successful in defending child abuse cases.  Both felony and misdemeanor crimes against children require special care to defend.  Often times it is necessary to hire experts to counter medical evidence.   If you are being investigated for child abuse, it is important to consult an attorney before speaking with police.  If you are charged or arrested for child abuse, get an attorney who has dealt with the issues common in these types of cases.

In cases where you have the government is charging you with child abuse for disciplining your child, the law protects your ability to reasonably discipline your kids.

Attorney Richard B. Huttner has the experience  in having these cases dismissed, resolving these cases with plea agreements and winning these cases at trial.

Experience matters

When it comes to child sexual assault and other crimes against children, even more than in any other area of criminal defense, it is critical that you get a lawyer who has the experience to protect you during all stages of your case.  You want an experienced attorney who has been in the battle to honestly analyze your case.

If you are guilty as charged, it is important to present mitigation to have the best chance of avoiding an indeterminate life sentence in the Department of Corrections. Often times an offense specific evaluation and starting treatment will allow you to avoid indeterminate sentencing.

If you are misled into thinking your defense is stronger than it really is, you could end up serving life in prison. If you are misled into thinking your defense is weaker than it really is, you could end up on probation for the rest of your life.

Attorney Richard B. Huttner has handle several hundred sex assault cases.  Richard has the experience having these cases dismissed, resolving these cases with plea agreements and winning these cases at trial.