If you were accused of committing rape (Sexual Assault – C.R.S. 18-3-402) in Denver, Adams or Arapahoe County years ago, but were never caught, it doesn't mean you won't be prosecuted now. Alleged victims of sexual assault don't always speak up immediately, and delayed reporting is becoming more ...
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Unlawful Sexual Contact in Douglas County
Image Credit: Pixabay – Unsplash If you work with women or children, be extra careful of your actions. A lapse of judgment, slip of the hands, or playful misunderstanding could lead to your arrest for a sex offense in Denver, Adams or Arapahoe County. If you are convicted of a sex crime, the c...
Teacher Exchanges Better Grades for Nude Photos in CO: Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child
A high-school teacher in Larimer County has been charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child – CRS 18-6-403 for allegedly raising a 16-year-old student's grades in exchange for nude photos of the girl. The teacher started a Facebook conversation with the girl that quickly grew sexual. The girl se...
Colorado Sex Offender Management Board: “No Cure” Philosophy
The Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) has a philosophy that people who are convicted of a sex offense can't be cured. We disagree with this belief here at the O'Malley Law Office. Labeling every person convicted of a sex crime as incurable is wrong; it doesn't take into account indivi...
A Domestic Violence Charge in Denver no Longer Requires a Sexual Relationship
Did you know that laws change every day in Arapahoe and Jefferson County? You might think the variations don't affect you; you aren't a criminal, after all. The problem is that when the definition of a crime changes, it can quickly become your problem. [pullquote align=”right” textalign=”center” ...
Juvenile Sexual Assault Charges in Denver are Over the Top: Part 2
In our previous post: Juvenile Sexual Assault on a Child Charges in Denver are Over the Top, we discussed the effects of a sex offense on a juvenile's record. Adults who have violated the trust of a child by committing Sexual Assault on a Child – CRS 18-3-405 should go through treatment until ...
Juvenile Sexual Assault on a Child in Denver – Charges are Over the Top
Sexual Assault on a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-405, can be a traumatic event for a child. Adults who have violated the trust of a child should be expected to go through treatment until they no longer pose a risk to kids. In some cases where the violation is extreme, the adult should even have a recor...
Firefighter Charged with Internet Luring of a Child in Denver
Last week, a firefighter was charged with Internet Luring of a Child in Denver (CRS – 18-3-306). Police in Broomfield, Weld and Douglas County often pose as underage children on the internet in order to entrap unknowing men around the state. They lead men into sexually explicit conversations, off...
False Rape Accusations in Denver are Common | Why you Need a Criminal Defense Attorney
False rape accusations in Denver are more common than you think; a command officer in the Denver police once reported that he put false rape charge numbers at around 45%. Rape is a serious offense in Arapahoe, Adams and Jefferson County, and can destroy lives. False Rape Accusations in Denver ...
DNA Samples for Sex Crimes: Taken from Innocent People
Image Credit: Pixabay – johnthan When you are charged with a sex crime in Denver, you will be treated like a criminal even if you are innocent. One of the ways the government in Denver, Douglas and Adams County will assume your guilt is by taking a DNA sample when you are arrested for a felony ...
Prostitution in Denver: 51 Arrested for Prostitution-Related Crimes
Denver is cracking down on prostitution: Last week the Aurora and Lakewood police teamed with the FBI and arrested 22 women for prostitution-related offenses. The investigation began when officials looked into two websites where advertising for prostitution and verifying “clients” often takes pl...
Charges of Sexual Assault on a Child in Denver Could Result from a Kind Gesture
Image Credit: Pixabay – jackmac34 In today's culture, even a kind gesture can appear to be a threat, and you could find yourself charged with Enticement of a Child (CRS 18-3-305), Kidnapping (CRS 18-3-301), or Sexual Assault on a Child (CRS 18-3-405). Earlier this year, a young girl reported to...
Indecent Exposure Charge in Denver: Woman Ticketed for Public Nudity
A nineteen year-old woman was ticketed for public nudity / public indecency last week in Nebraska. After months of mockery from her classmates about her career choices (she has a dream to be in the adult entertainment industry), she decided to pose nearly nude on her school's football field. In m...
Why Denver Sex Offender Registration Laws are Too Harsh
Sex offender registration laws in Denver are much too harsh. If the law targeted violent men and women who were violent convicted rapists and serious child abusers, we would be less concerned. The Colorado Sex Offender Registration and Deregistration laws are universal, however. And, they do not ...
Seal your Record in Denver, Colorado: FAQ
Why is sealing your record important? To understand why it is important to seal your record, you need to realize the negative impact of an unsealed record can have on your life. In today's world, background checks are easy to obtain, and landlords, neighbors and employers have access to your reco...
Aggravated Incest (CRS 18-6-301): Prison Life for those Convicted
Going to prison for a felony sex crime such as Aggravated Incest (CRS 18-6-301), Enticement of a Child (CRS 18-3-305) or Internet Luring of a Child (CRS 18-3-306) leaves the accused open to many risks not normally associated with jail time in a misdemeanor sex crime. Jails are run by the County s...
Denver District Attorney Faces Criticism for not Charging Sexual Assault Cases
Unlike the Denver District Attorney, many District Attorneys in Weld, Douglas, and Arapahoe County use the standard of “likelihood of success” as opposed to the tougher standard of “beyond a reasonable doubt”. They use this when deciding whether to prosecute defendants in Colorado. This includes ...
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender – CRS 18-3-412.5, for Felony and Misdemeanor Crimes
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender – CRS 18-3-412.5, can either be a felony or misdemeanor crime. This crime is committed when someone in Denver, Arapahoe, or Adams County, must register as a sex offender because of a previous sex crime conviction or guilty plea. Under certain circumstances, a...
Sexual Assault in Denver: What to do if Falsely Accused of Sex Crimes in Colorado
Have you been falsely accused of Sexual Assault in Denver? The media in today's culture does a great job of portraying the victim in a sexual assault case as scared, traumatized, and violated. Unfortunately, police in Denver, Arapahoe, and Larimer County enter into a sex crime investigation feeli...
Sentencing for an Incest or Aggravated Incest (CRS 18-6-302) Charge in Denver or Arapahoe County
Incest or Aggravated Incest (CRS 18-6-301 and CRS 18-6-302 are rare but easily committed crimes in Denver, Arapahoe or Jefferson County. Recently, a young man was arrested and accused of Incest, Sexual Assault on a Child – CRS 18-3-405, and felony Sexual Assault – CRS 18-3-402. Incest is usually ...
Police Use Sting Operations – Enticement of a Child – CRS 18-3-305, Charges
Sting operations across Colorado in the areas of Denver, Arapahoe, or Douglas County are an important avenue which gives police many arrests a year. Police frequently set up sting operations to catch supposed “predators” in the act of committing Enticement of a Child – CRS 18-3-305, Internet Luri...
Sexual Exploitation of a Child (CRS 18-6-403) Charges Filed Against Public Servants in Douglas County
Charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Child (CRS 18-6-403), and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (CRS 18-6-701) have been filed against a Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy and a teacher at a Douglas County High School. These arrests have rocked the community, but are not uncommon charges in...
Unlawful Sexual Contact (CRS 18-3-404): A Common Extraordinary Risk Crime
Unlawful Sexual Contact (CRS 18-3-404) is a misdemeanor sex crime which requires the full attention of an experienced criminal lawyer. Many people may think since misdemeanor crimes do not require prison time they are not as important to fight as a felony charge. But that's simply not true. Unlaw...
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (CRS 18-6-701) Charges Accompany Sexual Assault
In Denver, Douglas County and across Colorado, our criminal defense lawyers have seen Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (CRS 18-6-701) charges coming hand in hand with serious sexual assault charges such as Sexual Exploitation of a Child (CRS18-6-403) or Sexual Assault on a Child (CRS 18...
Entrapment as Internet Luring Defense (CRS 18-3-306)
In Colorado counties such as Denver, Douglas, and Arpahoe County, a law enforcement official (police or sheriff) or other person acting under their direction might trick you into saying or doing something you would not normally do or say, like Internet Luring (CRS 18-3-306). When this happens, an...