October 10th 2024.
According to a recent press release from the Arapahoe County District Attorney's Office, a former juvenile prosecutor from the Denver District Attorney's Office has been sentenced to 60 days in jail. The reason? He allegedly encouraged a teenage boy to smoke marijuana.
The man in question is 29-year-old Daniel James Steinhauser, who pleaded guilty to one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor back in July. The case first came to light in 2023 when the boy's parents discovered texts between Steinhauser and their son discussing smoking marijuana and hiding it. Concerned for their child's well-being, the family had initially contacted Steinhauser for guidance on their son's behavioral issues. They had hoped that witnessing a juvenile docket and seeing the potential consequences of poor decisions would deter their son from engaging in risky behavior.
However, things took a disturbing turn when the boy's parents found out about the texts and reported them to the police. Upon further investigation, authorities uncovered evidence of "grooming behaviors" in the messages, including Steinhauser asking the boy to meet him without his parents and to delete their conversations to avoid getting caught. The conversations had even moved to Snapchat at one point.
As a result, Steinhauser has been sentenced to 60 days in jail and five years of probation. He is also prohibited from having any contact with minors. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible and ethical conduct, especially when it comes to interacting with minors. The consequences for such actions can be severe, as evident by Steinhauser's sentence.
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