If you have been charged with Indecent Exposure in Denver, El Paso, or Douglas County, you need to understand the consequences you will face if you are convicted. It is wise to be informed before you head into court. Don't hesitate to contact one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys w...
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What is Freedom? Criminal Lawyers Fight for Our Clients in CO
Happy Independence Day! If you're reading this blog, the odds are you or a family member has been charged with a crime in Denver, Adams, or El Paso County. We know your freedom is on your mind – you're most likely concerned about how to preserve your freedom in the months ahead. Here at the O'...
How Dare They Fail to Register as a Sex Offender in Denver!
We see it in the news almost daily – another sex offender has been caught and charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. The general public's response is often prideful contempt: “How dare they fail to register!” What most people fail to realize is just how difficult it is to register...
CO Man Faces Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification Charges
Our culture is obsessed with sex. You don't have to look far to prove this fact. Just a trip to the grocery store in Denver, Arapahoe, and Douglas County and a glance at the magazine rack proves my point. Or flip on the television and try to watch an ad that doesn't include some reference to s...
Punishment Doesn’t Fit the Crime: Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child – C.R.S. 18-3-405.4, is a sex offense in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County. We feel it is less serious in some respects than the crime of Indecent Exposure – C.R.S. 18-7-302, but the second crime is a misdemeanor, while the first is a felony. So, what'...
Teacher Charged for Sexual Contact with a Student
There's a new story in the news every day: A teacher has been charged with Sexual Assault on a Child by a Person in a Position of Trust for having sexual contact with a student. Many people wonder why there seems to be a sudden outbreak of incidents in Adams, Denver, and Jefferson County, and ...
Sexual Assault on Campus: What to Do if You’ve Been Charged in Denver
Sexual Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-402, is a sex offense with serious consequences in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County. The consequences are incredibly harsh – with the possibility of life in prison, invasive sex offender treatment, and sex offender registration. While this may seem justified in ...
Accused of Enticement of a Child in Denver? We’re Not Surprised
Have you been accused of Enticement of a Child in Denver, Adams, or Jefferson County? We're not surprised. This is because it is simple to be charged with this sex offense. Don't believe me? Let's look at a few circumstances in which you could be accused of Enticement of a Child: Ask Yourself ...
There’s a Difference Between Playing Doctor and Aggravated Incest
The government in Colorado has a problem understanding the difference between normal childhood curiosity and the actions of pedophiles. Our current laws don't do a good job differentiating between games and sex crimes. This seems like an overstatement, but I'll give you a perfect example: In 1...
Denver Police Officer Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child
A veteran police officer has been charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Adams County, Colorado. According to news reports, the Douglas County Sheriff's Department contacted Westminster police after finding the police officer had downloaded sexually exploitative images of children duri...
Boulder Deputy Arrested for Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Sometimes, even the “good guys” get charged with crimes. But, when they do – they face less serious consequences than the rest of society. A few years ago, a Boulder County Deputy was arrested for Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child, two counts of Internet Luring of a Child, and other offe...
You Do the Math: Prison Cost Far Outweighs Cost of Treatment
As criminal defense attorneys in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County and all across Colorado, we work daily with people who have been charged with sex offenses. We fight hard to get them justice in the courtroom, and we often succeed. The prison system is flawed, however. Sex offenders are not...
Police Impersonator Charged with Sexual Assault on a Child
The police are investigating an incident in Aurora, Colorado, where a man allegedly sexually assaulted a teenager. According to reports, four teenage girls were at a Walgreens in Arapahoe County when a man approached them and told them he was a police officer, and needed to search them for sto...
District Attorneys in Denver Area Have Robbed Us
District Attorneys in Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson County have robbed us, and have robbed our kids. They have changed the way we can interact with children who aren't our own. Even our actions around our own children must be guarded. This is because DA's throughout Colorado will charge men and ...
Charges Filed after Prostitution Ring Bust
In recent news, a soldier stationed at Fort Hood is being charged with over 21 criminal charges, including Pandering – C.R.S.18-7-203 and Sexual Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-402. According to reports, the man allegedly set up a prostitution ring by recruiting female soldiers in need of cash. As you c...
16th Street Mall Exposure: Public Indecency
Summer is upon us. This means there are more people out enjoying the sunshine, and getting a head start on their summer fun checklist. This also means there is more opportunity to be charged with a crime. Earlier this year, we wrote a blog about how tanning in the nude could end with an Indece...
Domestic Violence Can be Attached to Any Crime in Denver
Many people don't know this, but Domestic Violence – C.R.S. 18-6-800.3 (DV) isn't a crime in and of itself. You may have heard of people charged with Domestic Violence in Adams, Jefferson, and Douglas County. But, DV is simply a sentence-enhancer – an “add-on” label to any given crime. The pur...
I Have a Bone to Pick Regarding Sex Offense Laws in Colorado
Just the other day I was having a discussion with a friend of mine regarding the sex offense laws in Colorado. Our criminal defense attorneys are currently working on several Sexual Assault on a Child cases. These cases are serious – if our clients are convicted, they will be sentenced to prison ...
Rumors about New Talking Angela App Target Sex Offenders
A new app is popular among children in Denver, Adams, and Douglas County. It is called “Talking Angela,” and features a cartoon cat that responds to interaction. Kids download the app and interact with the feline – including petting her, and buying her presents of food or clothing. This harmle...
Memorial Day Weekend in Denver: Don’t Be Charged with a Crime
Memorial Day weekend is here, and we're all breathing a sigh of relief. It's time to relax – time to kick back and enjoy a three day weekend in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County. I want to issue a word of caution to you all, however: As an experienced criminal defense attorney (I have been p...
Sexual Assault on a Child Cases: No Evidence Required
Sexual Assault on a Child cases are a big deal in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County. Defendants spend thousands of dollars on their defense by hiring a criminal defense attorney, jurors spend days in trial, and taxpayers pay the salaries of District Attorneys and judges. While this is to be exp...
New Friend Verifier App on Facebook Targets Sex Offenders
People who are convicted of certain sex offenses in Denver, Adams, and Jefferson County and across Colorado are required to register as sex offenders in the jurisdiction where they live. In recent news, a new app on Facebook is taking sex offender registration to a new level. This app targets ...
What Do Restrooms Have to Do with Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification?
Denver police are looking for a man who was seen looking under stalls in a women's restroom in a local Walmart store. If he is found, he could face Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification charges. This sex offense is not as well-known as other crimes, so in this blog post we'll shed some ...
Prostitution Charges in Larimer County: Husband Accuses Wife
Relationships can be messy. Take one Loveland woman's marriage, for example. Last year she faced Prostitution charges (C.R.S. 18-7-201) after her husband (also her ex-business partner) claimed she used her barber shop as a front for a prostitution business. When questioned about the Prostituti...
Douglas County Domestic Violence Law Too Broad
Did you know that Domestic Violence charges in Douglas County and all throughout Colorado can be added to any crime – even if it's not violent in nature? This might sound unbelievable, but it is true. In fact, Domestic Violence isn't even a crime on its own. Instead, it is a label, a “sentence...