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There is no single statute of limitations that applies to every Colorado sexual assault or sex crime allegation. Depending on the exact charge, the alleged victim’s age, when the conduct allegedly occurred, whether DNA evidence identifies a suspect, when the offense was reported, and whether the accused spent time outside Colorado, prosecutors may have 20 years, a different statutory period, or no time limit at all.

Those distinctions matter most when an allegation surfaces years or even decades after the [...]

Facing accusations of sexual assault is an incredibly distressing and life-altering experience. In Colorado, as in any state, a sexual assault conviction can carry severe consequences that extend far beyond the courtroom. Accusations can have severe consequences for the accused, even if the allegations are eventually proven to be false.

Sexual assault allegations can be made by anyone, regardless of their credibility or the evidence against them. Unfortunately, false accusations can have a huge negative impact on someone’s life, even [...]