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In Denver, Phillips County, and everywhere else in Colorado, adults, children and teens accuse men and women of Sexual Assault and other serious sexual crimes. Even if sex between two people was consensual, charges can still be filed. It doesn't help that Colorado's Rape Shield Law has made it more difficult for the truth to surface in court when a man or woman has been falsely accused of a sex crime. Let's continue reading about Colorado's Rape Shield Law, its purpose, and the harm that the misapplication of its terms is causing citizens.

Rape Shield Law in Jefferson County Sexual Assault Cases

In Jefferson County, Arapahoe County and across Colorado, the Rape Shield Law keeps the jury from learning about the alleged victim's sexual past. It keeps the jury from hearing about any false allegations. The idea behind the Rape Shield law is that bringing up past experiences doesn't serve any purpose in court. However, without the jury knowing about prior experiences or a previous history of false accusations, it is impossible to point them out in court. Unfortunately, this means more men and women are sent to jail or prison over false sexual assault allegations.

False Allegations in Douglas County Sexual Assault Charges: Juries Need to Know the Truth

Exposing false accusations to a jury in Douglas County Court is imperative. Juries need to know when an alleged victim's past includes other sexual assault allegations. If a young woman, teenager, or child has accused multiple men of assaulting them in the past, the jury won't ever hear about it due to the Rape Shield law. Where is the justice in that? It's time juries know the truth so innocent people will not have to face the consequences of a possible lifetime prison sentence, sex offender registration, sex offender treatment and many other debilitating outcomes. Our criminal defense lawyers know this is not right. Without exposing false allegations to juries in Colorado courts, we cannot do our job well. If the jury isn't aware of an alleged victim's sexual history or history of false accusations, both sides are not equally heard and cross-examined properly.

Sexual Assault Lawyers and Rape Shield in Adams County: Call Us if You've Been Accused

Though there is good intent behind Colorado's Rape Shield Law in Brighton, Adams County and every other area of Colorado, it is too broad and poorly written. And, it can have dramatic impacts on the defendant if it keeps previous sex crimes accusations from being heard. Unfortunately, many lawmakers are more concerned with getting reelected than they are with having a fair trial where the truth is revealed. If you are facing false allegations of sexual assault or another sexual offense in Colorado, act quickly and involve an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately. Your future is at stake and you cannot afford to fight any of these accusations alone.

If you or a loved one is facing false sex crime allegations in Colorado, be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Then, contact the O'Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 303-830-0880. Or, submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.