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(720) 740-3466 (720) 740-3466 Sex crimes are some of the most serious offenses a person can be charged with. Regardless of the circumstances, you need to have a skilled criminal defense attorney on your side.
As a former prosecutor who spent years at the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office working in the Special Victims Unit, I have an understanding of sex crime charges that many defense lawyers simply cannot match. I have also witnessed firsthand just how harmful accusations of a sex crime can be after a friend of mine was wrongly accused of sexual assault in college. He was publicly exonerated, but the damage had been done.
I am dedicated to using my experience and knowledge to minimize the extreme consequences sex crime allegations can have. It’s time to fight back against the charges you face with a skilled Denver sex crimes lawyer.
If you are convicted of a sex crime in Denver, you could face some very serious consequences. The penalties for a sex crime will depend on the severity of the crime and the circumstances of the case. For example, if you are convicted of a sexual assault (rape) without the use of force, you could face Class 4 felony charges, which carry a sentence of two to eight years in prison and $2,000 to $500,000 in fines. Sexual assault by force or drugging is punishable by 4 to 16 years in prison and $3,000 to $750,000 in fines.
There are also a number of other consequences that you may face if convicted of a sex crime. The most severe is lifetime sex offender registration. Failing to register as a sex offender is a serious crime itself, punishable by prison time and heavy fines.
As a Denver sex crime defense attorney, I represent defendants accused of sex crimes such as:
My goal is to provide a strong and compassionate defense to protect your rights and future.
While there is a lasting stigma that comes with an arrest for a sexually-based offense, the real consequences come with a conviction. The good news is that there are many potential defense strategies available with the help of a sex crimes attorney in Denver.
Consent is one of the most common strategies raised in these cases. After all, most sex crimes involve allegations of nonconsensual sexual activity. In cases of sexual abuse or rape, evidence that the encounter was consensual could be enough to lead to an acquittal at trial. Of course, there are some situations where consent is not possible. This strategy will not work when the alleged victim is incapacitated or under the age of 18.
A conviction for a sex crime is only appropriate when the state can prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This is a high standard, and an acquittal is the only reasonable outcome if the state fails to meet it. In some cases, the best approach is to focus on the lack of evidence instead of attempting to identify another perpetrator.
Many of these cases involve an alleged perpetrator that is unknown to the reporting witness. This can lead to mistaken identities, especially in cases where there was little information regarding who was to blame.
No two cases are alike, and there is not a single one-size-fits-all approach to beating these allegations. Instead, a legal professional must consider all the facts and find the right strategy for you.
Regardless of the circumstances of your case, I am confident in my ability to protect your interests. I understand that you may be facing a great deal of stress, but I can help you navigate this difficult situation. I understand that there are two sides to every story. I’m here to represent yours.
To learn more about your options, schedule your free consultation with a seasoned Denver sex crimes lawyer today.