The differences between Indecent Exposure – C.R.S. 18-7-302 and Public Indecency – C.R.S. 18-7-301 are difficult to discern – but the consequences of a conviction are vastly different in Denver, Adams and Douglas County. What is Indecent Exposure in Denver? You will be charged with Indecent Expos...
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Pretext Calls in Denver, Adams and Arapahoe County
The police in Denver, Adams and Arapahoe County employ creative and deceptive technique when they are gathering information to use against you. The police have a device used when an alleged victim calls you to suggest past wrongdoings: They input any number they want, and call you. Whatever nu...
Denver County Jail: How Much Time Will I Spend in Jail?
Our clients who are considering a sentence in Denver, Adams, or Arapahoe County jail often ask us: “How much time will I spend in jail?” The quick answer to that question is that according to Colorado statute, the maximum amount of time which can be taken off a county jail sentence is 14 days for...
Enticement of a Child Charges Stem from Adult Chat Rooms
Men need to be extremely cautious if they frequent adult chat rooms. One conversation could land you in prison for the rest of your life. Often, Denver, Littleton and Aurora police pose as underage girls and manipulate conversations in order to entrap and charge you with Enticement of a Child – C...
What is the Difference Between Internet Luring of a Child and Enticement of a Child?
We are often asked the question: “What is the difference between internet luring and enticement of a child?” The differences between the charges of Internet Luring of a Child and Enticement of a Child are very minor, and are difficult to tell apart. The consequences for a conviction of either off...
What is Sexual Exploitation of a Child? | Child Pornography in Denver
We are often asked: “What is sexual exploitation of a child?” To put it simply, sexual exploitation of a child is child pornography. Whether you simply have child pornography in your possession, or whether you created it, you will be charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child – C.R.S. 18-6-40...
False Unlawful Sexual Contact Allegations Against Deputy Sheriff
A deputy sheriff in Colorado lost his job following false unlawful sexual contact allegations. According to reports, the deputy sheriff was called as backup after the woman was pulled over under suspicion of driving under the influence. The woman alleged that the deputy touched her inappropria...
Sexual Assault on a Child in Boulder County: Youth Pastor Turns Himself In
A youth pastor at a Boulder County church has been arrested. He is facing allegations of Sexual Assault on a Child in Boulder (C.R.S. 18-3-405). According to a Fox 31 news report, this 35 year-old man met the alleged victim while working at his church; the relationship has been going on for almos...
10-Year-Old Girl Charged with Rape after She Plays Doctor: Is This Justice?
A 4 th grader from Texas has been charged with the Colorado equivalent of Rape – C.R.S. 18-3-402. According to police reports, the little girl was playing with her friends in the courtyard of an apartment complex, when a neighbor saw something she didn't like – the children were playing “doctor”...
Sex Offender Treatment or Jail in Denver?
The goal of our justice system is to mete out justice and keep our communities safe. But, we can't just put everyone who commits a crime into jail. That is why probation has been put into place. A huge part of probation is treatment, whether it is a sex or non-sex case in Denver, Adams or Douglas...
Sexual Assault of a Child in Denver: A Child’s Lie Could Ruin Your Life
Our society has changed much over the past decade. Families are blended, which often causes great stress in the beginning of a new marriage. Children who are used to getting what they want from their mother now find they have a new, authoritative stepdad to contend with. Without the biological bo...
Don’t Stop Registering as a Sex Offender – You Must Petition a Colorado Court to Discontinue Registration
If you are a registered sex offender in Colorado, and you have reached the end of the time you are required to register – don't just stop registering as a sex offender in Denver, Adams or Douglas County. You are required by law to petition the court to Discontinue Registration as a Sex Offender –...
3 Reasons Why Sex Offenses are Different in Colorado
Sex offenses are treated much differently than other crimes in Denver, Arapahoe and Douglas County. Sex offenses like Sexual Exploitation of a Child – C.R.S 18-6-403 (otherwise known as possession of child pornography), Sexual Assault on a Child by a Person in a Position of Trust – C.R.S. 18-3-40...
DNA Collected from Misdemeanors in Colorado? Why We’re Glad this Bill Didn’t Pass
Image Credit: Pixabay – PublicDomainPictures A law in Colorado is already in effect that allows the collection of DNA samples from those who are arrested for (not convicted of) felony sex offences and misdemeanor sexual misconduct in Denver, Arapahoe and Douglas County. Earlier this year, a new...
Entrapment Defense for Enticement of a Child Charges in Denver
If you have been charged with enticement of a child, you may be able to use the entrapment defense, and prove that the police induced you commit a crime. The police are rewarded and promoted when they make arrests in Denver, Adams, and Arapahoe County. This is especially true when they arrest “da...
Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Denver – Curious Teen Conduct Receives Felony Punishment
In the past, Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Denver (C.R.S. 18-6-403) was most commonly charged for child pornography distributors in Adams and Arapahoe County. Over time, however, it has become popular for the Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson County sheriff deputies and police to charge this ...
Defense for Rape Charge and Sexual Assault in Denver: How We Can Help You
You need an experienced defense attorney in Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams County if you are facing charges of sexual assault. You will need a lawyer to fight hard for your freedom: We may need to argue that the sex was consensual (if it occurred) We may deny that a sexual encounte...
No Justice for Sex Offenders in Colorado: Man Murdered, Killer Receives Probation
Image Credit: Pixabay – Kaz There is no justice for sex offenders in our legal system. A few years ago, a Colorado man was shot and killed in a park only days away from the beginning of his trial for sexually assaulting a young girl. The police arrested a 15-year-old girl on suspicion of first-...
Undercover Sting Ends with Arrest for Internet Luring of a Child
In an undercover sting in Denver, a man has been arrested for Internet Luring of a Child – C.R.S. 18-3-306, and attempted Sexual Assault on a Child – C.R.S. 18-3-405. The man was already on parole as a sex offender when he contacted a 13-year-old girl over Facebook. He claimed to be studying “...
Possession of Child Pornography: High School Girl Charged
A 15-year-old girl in Florida was arrested after she took a video of another girl (who was a friend of hers) engaging in a sexual act with a high school boy. She kept the video after the event. A few months later, the two girls fought, and their friendship ended. The 15-year-old girl who took the...
22 Year-Old Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust with 15 Year-Old
A New Jersey teacher is facing charges of sexual assault on one of her 15-year-old students. If she was a teacher in Denver, Arapahoe, or Douglas County, she would be charged with Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust – C.R.S 18-3-405.3. False Allegations of Sexual Assault on a ...
Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Denver (CRS 18-7-405.6)
What is Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification in Denver? In recent news, a Colorado State University student is facing charges of Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification – C.R.S. 18-7-405.6 in Fort Collins. According to the police, the student was caught secretly videotaping another m...
What to Do if you are Charged with a Sex Crime in Denver, Adams, or Arapahoe County, CO
If you are under investigation and have been charged with a sex crime in Denver, Douglas or Jefferson County, you need to stop and think before you speak. It is a very serious thing to be charged with or convicted of a sexual offense. Thankfully, there are a few steps you can take that will great...
What is Cyber-Bullying? Cyber-Bullying and Sex Crimes in Denver
The internet has created amazing opportunities in our world. With these great opportunities, however, also comes the opportunity for some to exploit and damage lives. In the past few years, there have been many cases of what is called “cyber-bullying.” Cyber-bullying is bullying that occurs using...
Why is Sex Offender Treatment Ordered for Non-Sexual Offenses in Colorado?
Strange, irrational laws are being made all over Colorado. One of these crazy laws is now in effect in Denver, Adams and Arapahoe County: If you are convicted of ANY crime, such as Domestic Violence, a traffic crime, DUI, check fraud or possession of marijuana, then you must take a sex offender e...