I often read stories about crimes that occurred in Denver, Arapahoe and Adams County where a single incident leads to multiple criminal charges. Headlines like “Man Arrested for Sexual Assault, False Imprisonment, and Assault” or “Teen Charged for Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Sexual Assault on a Child, and Internet Luring of a Child” seem to be front page news daily. Overstating a crime involving sex is common as the media sells drama to increase their ratings.

Arapahoe County Sex Assault Lawyer: How Does One Action Lead to Multiple Charges?

In Denver, Aurora, and Commerce City, one sex act can lead to multiple charges. After a night of drinking, if a man and woman went to his place and slept together, her regret could result in charges. Embarrassment and regret in the morning could result in a report to the police, and he could face charges for Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, False Imprisonment, and Unlawful Sexual Contact. That's four separate crimes all relating to the same incident of conduct. In order for the government to charge an individual with separate crimes like these, the Denver District Attorney's Office must be able to prove each element of each crime alleged.

What is Overcharging in Denver County Sex Cases?

Much of the time, the government will try to improve their position against someone accused of a crime by charging more crimes than the person actually committed or more crimes than the government can prove. This is a frequent occurrence with Colorado government attorneys and it is commonly referred to as “overcharging.”  When a person is overcharged by the government, they probably will not know how to best proceed with their case. That is why a person accused of multiple crimes needs to hire our experienced criminal lawyers in the Denver metro area. Colorado lawyers deal with a variety of cases which are very different. Over twenty-five years dealing with many types of cases prepares us to deal with your unique criminal case. We know how to stop government overcharging and can give you the best defense possible.

If police contact you regarding Sexual Assault or any sexual crime charges in Colorado, be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Then, call the best criminal defense attorneys from the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880. Together, we can protect your future.