But Bradley Schlueter, 51, must deal with new charges as well.

Schlueter faces a maximum of 15 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him on Aug. 3 of child rape, patronizing a prostitute, and dealing in material harmful to a minor. Prosecutors say they uncovered a years-long pattern of manipulation and abuse of young girls.

The new charges, filed by Grand County Attorney Happy Morgan, include two additional counts of rape of a child, a first-degree felony; three counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a 16- or 17-year old, a third-degree felony; and one count of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, also a third-degree felony.

That's not all. He also is charged with witness tampering, a third-degree felony, and six misdemeanor counts of patronizing a prostitute. The charges center around multiple incidents that allegedly occurred between May 2001 and June 2003, according to information presented in court.

Prosecutors allege that Schlueter is a sexual predator who paid young girls to have sex with him.

Judge Lyle Anderson rescheduled Schlueter's sentencing for Nov. 14, saying the delay will give Schlueter "plenty of time" to hire a lawyer to deal with the new charges.

During an Aug. 22 hearing, Anderson denied Schlueter's request for a court-appointed attorney because the defendant's monthly income exceeds the state income requirements of $1,200 or less for indigency.

Schlueter, on Tuesday, said he has talked to several attorneys, and also is exploring the possibility of hiring "college students" to help him with legal representation. He said he still has been unable to hire a lawyer, and he asked the judge to grant him access to a legal library in order to prepare to defend himself in court if necessary.

Anderson said he will provide his personal set of state legal statutes for Schlueter's use. But he again urged Schlueter to hire an attorney rather than attempt to represent himself in court.

lchurch@citlink.net