Colorado Is Serious about Protecting Teens Online — Including from Sexting
Dec 10
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Computer Crimes | Internet Crimes | Internet Luring of Child | Sex Crimes | Sexting

The internet poses a risk to kids. That is just fact. All over the country, states are taking measures to help protect kids from the dangers present online – including Colorado.

The changes made to laws in Colorado have taken it from the 22nd safest state for kids to the number one place. What is responsible for this change? Primarily, the state has put more laws in place for sexting, including 11 laws that seek to protect kids from [...]

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Possession Of Child Pornography in CO: Is Only Viewing a Crime?
Sep 12
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Child Pornography | Sex Crimes

Child pornography is a crime with serious consequences. It is exploiting those who are most vulnerable in our society and is not viewed favorably by the court – including those who do not make or distribute but merely possess it. Yes, that’s right, viewing child pornography for sexual gratification, even if you’ve not produced or distributed it, is still a crime in Colorado – and a quite serious one.

If you’re facing child pornography charges in the state or have [...]

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What Colorado Crimes Put You on the Sex Offender Registry?
Aug 25
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes | Sex Offender Registry

When someone commits a crime and is found guilty, they may expect certain consequences to stem from that, such as jail time or fines. However, some penalties associated with crimes can stick around for years after all jail time has been served, especially when it comes to convictions for sex crimes.

Those convicted of certain sex crimes in Colorado must register as sex offenders. Most of those offenders are required to register their updated information at least once per year, [...]

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Sex Crimes in Colorado Come with a Lot of Hidden Costs
Jul 1
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Protective Orders | Sex Crimes

Sex crimes are taken seriously in Colorado and around the country. However, time spent in jail for the offense may be just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to sex crimes. Why?

To put it simply, there are many hidden costs associated with being convicted of a sex offense. Many people are not aware of these consequences and what it could mean for their future.

That’s why it’s crucial to not only understand what type of actions can [...]

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Denver Court Overturns Sex Crime Conviction on Technicality
May 7
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

Society heavily condemns sex crimes – and the law reflects that. Still, many cases sex crimes remain unreported or unsolved. According to the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN), 995 out of 100 perpetrators of sexual assault never go to jail.

This makes an overturned verdict for a sex crim feel even more egregious–especially if based on a technicality. In Denver, a recently appealed case was overturned due to improper references to the criminal charge process during the trial.

The [...]

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