Date Rape accusations can occur after a fun night out that may or may not have led to sexual contact. In most cases, these accusations lead to severe consequences. Date Rape is commonly known as Sexual Assault in Arapahoe and Jefferson County, Colorado. In today's blog, we'll take a closer look at date rape and how accusations of this form of Sexual Assault unfold across Colorado.

Dangers of Date Rape in Denver

Let's look at an example of what date rape can look like in Colorado, and how easily a false allegation can be made:

Alexa and John are college students at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. The two of them have had a casual relationship for a while that mostly involved hooking up. One night, Alexa had a party at her apartment and invited John. As the night went on, John and Alexa had a lot to drink. Alexa and John hung out for a lot of the party, but Alexa flirted with other boys as well. Towards the end of the night, one of those boys gave Alexa a spiked drink and had sex with her. When she woke up the next morning, she couldn't remember much of the party. But, she knew something happened to her after noticing she wasn't fully clothed. She also noticed condoms in her room. She then assumed she was raped by John because she vaguely remembers hanging out with him at the party. She also knows they have a casual relationship. If she contacts the police about the night and accuses John of raping her, John could face charges of Sexual Assault (Date Rape), despite being innocent.

What is Date Rape in Colorado?

An aggressive sex crimes defense lawyer is essential if facing accusations for date rape.

Date rape isn't listed in the Colorado Revised States. However, it's a complex sex crime and is often charged as felony or misdemeanor Sexual Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-402 in Douglas or Adams County. In the situation above, the young man who had sex with Alexa didn't receive consent from her to have sex, which is rape. Further, since Alexa drank a spiked drink, her memory was likely clouded. This could lead to a false accusation against John. This would be devastating for him, especially because he did nothing wrong. Drugs and alcohol often make rape difficult to prove because they distort the memory and diminish credibility. It's absolutely vital that you involve a knowledgeable defense attorney early on in your case if you've been accused of date rape.

Contact a Date Rape – Sexual Assault Defense Lawyer Today if Facing Charges

The risks are high with Date Rape in Colorado. Prosecutors seek to prove forced sex in date rape cases, but it's difficult. Like Alexa, there may be other people who accuse someone of rape because they don't remember what happened. Or, in some cases, people may have consented to sex one night but their guilt the next morning leads to false accusations. If you've been accused of Date Rape (Sexual Assault) in Denver County, contact the best sex crime defense lawyers at the O'Malley Law Office immediately. The details of your case need to be evaluated quickly. Our criminal lawyers care about your future and will fight aggressively to earn the best possible outcome for your case.

If you or a loved one has been charged with sexual assault after being accused of date rape, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.