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According to the news, a male masseur gave a woman more than just a massage. An affidavit said the woman made an appointment for a two-hour massage. At the end of the session, the masseur allegedly fondled her breasts and used his fingers to penetrate her. The woman closed her legs and tried to move away but it was too late. In Denver, Rio Blanco County and every other county in Colorado, the masseur would face charges of Sexual Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-402.

Sexual Penetration or Sexual Intrusion Required for Douglas County Sexual Assault Charges to Be Filed

You can face Sexual Assault charges under different circumstances in Douglas County, Jefferson County and across Colorado.  Basically, you can face Sexual Assault charges if you knowingly inflict sexual intrusion or sexual penetration on a victim. Because the masseur from the news story allegedly fondled the woman's breasts and penetrated her, it would be considered Sexual Assault. Without penetration, it can be charged as misdemeanor Unlawful Sexual Contact.

Sexual Assault in Arapahoe County, Colorado: Does Sex Have to Occur to Be Charged?

In Arapahoe County, Adams County and everywhere else in Colorado, sexual intercourse does not have to occur for someone to face Sexual Assault charges. By definition, “sexual intrusion” means any intrusion into another person's body (except for the mouth, tongue or penis) for the purposes of sexual arousal, gratification or abuse. “Sexual penetration” includes sexual intercourse, cunnilingus, fellatio, analingus, or anal intercourse. Any penetration is sufficient to face charges of Sexual Assault in Colorado.

Misdemeanor or Felony Sexual Assault in El Paso County: Sexual Assault Can Be a Felony or Misdemeanor

In Colorado Springs, El Paso County and across Colorado, Sexual Assault can be a class 1 misdemeanor extraordinary risk crime, class 2 felony, class 3 felony or class 4 felony. In addition to sex offender registration and treatment, Sexual Assault is also subject to indeterminate sentencing. This means you can face prison sentencing for an indeterminate length of time. Because of this harsh sentencing, plea bargaining is not an option in most Sexual Assault cases in Colorado. Our government also restricts where you can work, where you can live, and who you can have contact with upon a Sexual Assault conviction. The government operates under the mindset that those convicted of Sexual Assault or other related sexual offenses are dangerous, that they cannot be cured or they will reoffend. This is why they place so many restrictions on those convicted of sexual offenses.

Sexual Assault Douglas County and Adams County Attorneys: Call Today to Set Up a Consultation

If you or someone you love is facing charges of Sexual Assault in Adams or Douglas County, contact a Sexual Assault lawyer immediately. You need an advocate on your side who practices criminal defense full-time and who has a comprehensive understanding of the law on Sexual Assault. You need an advocate who will fight by your side so you're not defending yourself alone against the victim, who is often believed by the judge and jury even if they've made a false allegation. Call our office today to set up a free initial consultation and protect your future and reputation.

If you face charges of Sexual Assault in Colorado, be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Then, contact the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.