Date rape is a form of sexual assault that involves intercourse, penetration, or intrusion without consent. Sometimes drugs or alcohol are an element of this felony sex offense, while other scenarios include false accusations, regret, or revenge. When the two people involved are in an intimate relationship (or were at some point), additional ramifications of domestic violence can apply. It is essential to contact an experienced date rape attorney right away if you or someone you know is facing sexual assault allegations.

Things to Know About Colorado's Date Rape Laws

Often charged as Sexual Assault C.R.S. 18-3-402, date rape most often occurs between people who are seeing one another, spending time together voluntarily, or even friends. Someone commits this sex crime in Aurora, Centennial, or Englewood if they:

• perform sexual intrusion or penetration,
• on a person without consent,
  • with knowledge the victim can't consent,
  • or by giving the victim drugs or alcohol

Sexual intrusion or penetration includes all acts of intercourse, oral sex, anal sex, and penetration with a foreign object. Date rape accusations are particularly complex in that most of the time the events were private with no other witnesses present. This means it can come down to two versions of what transpired combating one another. Additionally, Colorado has a lengthy statute of limitations regarding sexual assault that can go as far back as 20 years. This means today you can face accusations of date rape for events dating back to the turn of the century.

How Long Can You Go to Jail for Date Rape in Aurora?

The consequences of a date rape conviction in Arapahoe County depend on several different elements. The defendant's prior criminal history, as well as victim injury play a large role. Sexual assault is also an extraordinary risk crime in Colorado, amplifying the potential penalties. Date rape that doesn't result in injury to the victim and they weren't drugged is most often a class 4 felony, possibly resulting in:

• up to 8 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections,
• and / or fines of up to $500,000

In situations where the alleged victim was drugged or given intoxicants as a means of submission, a class 3 felony applies. This can as much as double the amount of time in prison and add thousands of dollars in fines.

Other particularly damaging penalties exist for sexual assault convictions in Arapahoe County as well. Sex offender registration applies and requires the convicted person to supply a great deal of personal information to local police, some of which is made available to the public on various state websites. Additionally, years to decades on sex offender intensive supervised probation are possible, drastically limiting your lifestyle post-conviction.

Arapahoe County Date Rape Attorney

It isn't uncommon for someone facing date rape accusations to feel helpless and panic. It is imperative that the accused seek representation from a strategic defense lawyer as soon as possible. Vital evidence exists in date rape cases that requires careful analysis from an experienced criminal defense attorney. Don't talk to police or provide statements about your situation to others. Instead, exercise your right to remain silent and contact our office for a free initial consultation.

Perhaps you're being falsely accused, no intercourse occurred, or the alleged victim consented. We offer same-day jail visits, affordable fees, and also flexible payment plans for those facing sexual assault accusations throughout Colorado.

Don't talk to police about date rape accusations - talk to us. 303-830-0880

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