Julio Caesar Espinoza Flores

It is illegal to sexually penetrate a child who is more than 8 years old but less than 13 years old. This is a Class A felony punishable by 15-60 years in prison with a mandatory minimum sentence in Range II (a sentencing guideline range). The court cannot impose a sentence lower than Range II. Additionally, the board of parole may require satellite-based monitoring (GPS tracking) for the entire supervision period.

Penalty: Class A felony; 15-60 years; fine up to $50,000

Aggravated sexual battery is unwanted sexual contact (touching intimate areas) accomplished with a weapon, causing bodily injury, involving multiple attackers, or involving a child under 13. This enhanced sexual offense applies when sexual touching occurs with added dangerous circumstances or violence. Conviction carries 8 to 30 years in prison and fines up to $25,000.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

It is illegal to knowingly promote, sell, distribute, purchase, or exchange material depicting a minor engaged in sexual activity, or to possess such material with intent to distribute it. Aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor is a Class C felony punishable by 3-15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. This offense is more serious than simple possession because it involves distributing or promoting the material, and can be enhanced to a Class B felony based on prior convictions or the nature of the conduct.

Penalty: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000