If you work with women or children, be extra careful of your actions. A lapse of  judgment, slip of the hands, or playful misunderstanding could lead to your arrest for a sex offense in Denver, Adams or Arapahoe County. If you are convicted of a sex crime, the consequences are long-lasting. You could face prison or jail time, registration as a sex offender, and have to undergo the harsh sex offender treatment as overseen by the Sex Offender Management Board.

There are many examples of the types of situations where you could be accused of a sex offense. Take a look at these cases that have taken places in the last year:

Examples of Unlawful Sexual Contact in Douglas County and Throughout Colorado

There are many examples of the types of situations where you could be accused of a sex offense. Take a look at these cases that have taken places in the last year:

• Last year, a rock climbing instructor was arrested in Douglas County for Unlawful Sexual Contact – CRS 18-3-404 against an underage student, and is facing a misdemeanor charge.
• Another man faces felony charges of Unlawful Sexual Contact in Littleton after a woman accused him of touching her while on a date.
• A yoga instructor in Pitkin County was convicted of Unlawful Sexual Contact and must undergo sex offender treatment and jail time.
• During the election, a political campaign worker was accused of Unlawful Sexual Contact in Larimer County after allegedly groping a girl.
• In yet another example, a massage therapist was accused of Unlawful Sexual Contact in Jefferson County with an underage client.

The Consequences of a Sex Crime Conviction

You can see from all of these situations that harsh consequences arise from what could be a momentary lapse of judgment or a misunderstanding. Unlawful sexual contact is usually charged as a misdemeanor, but in certain circumstances, it is a felony. Even as a misdemeanor, it is considered an “Extraordinary Risk Crime,” and is punishable by a jail sentence from six months to two years. Unlawful Sexual Contact is a sex offense in Colorado; if you are convicted, you are required to register as a sex offender, and must comply with the harsh requirements of sex offender treatment.

If you or a loved one has been charged with, or accused of Unlawful Sexual Contact, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O'Malley Law Office at 303-830-0880, or submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.