Victimless Sex Offenses
Victimless Crime in Jefferson County
A victimless crime, sometimes termed a consensual crime, a crime without victims or a complainantless crime is a “crime that is considered to have no direct victim, usually because only consenting adults are involved.” Black's Law Dictionary. State laws regarding victimless sex offenses vary greatly, but state statutes typically address victimless sex offenses such as prostitution, pandering, solicitation, indecent exposure and illegal possession of pornography.
The penalties for victimless sex offenses in Jefferson County, such as solicitation of a minor or child pornography, are severe; often involving felony convictions, jail or prison time, sexual offender treatment programs and lifetime registration as a sexual offender. For other offenses such as indecent exposure, the penalties are generally less severe; they range from fines and community service to felony charges and incarceration.
List of Victimless Sex Offenses in Douglas County
The following list* consists of Sex Offenses that are considered “victimless”:
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Prostitution
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Pandering
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Solicitation
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Indecent Exposure
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Illegal Possession of Pornography
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Solicitation of a Minor
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Child Pornography
(*please note that this is not a complete list of victimless sex crimes in Douglas County, Colorado)