Colorado Law Says Even Consensual Sex Is Illegal Sometimes
Aug 14
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

When Colorado authorities uncovered a relationship between a 34-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl, they charged him with child molestation.

Even though the relationship was reportedly consensual, it has been considered a felony offense. This is because in Colorado to have sex with a victim who is less than 15 years of age if you are more than four years older than them.

There is one exception to this rule — state law includes a spousal exemption from sexual assault [...]

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The Difference Between Sexual Assault and Illegal Sexual Contact in CO
May 8
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

While there are a number of specific offenses defined within Colorado sex crime laws, two of the most common offenses committed across this state are sexual assault and illegal sexual contact.

We want to focus on these two crimes today because they are not only some of the most common offenses prosecuted, they are also commonly mixed up.

Yes, sexual assault involves illegal sexual contact. However, Colorado law outlines it as a completely separate charge all on its own. Learn [...]

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Sexual Assault: What Does Colorado Consider “Aggravating Factors”?
Feb 24
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sexual Assault

In December of 2018, Colorado Springs police arrested a 67-year-old man on charges of aggravated sexual assault on a child, sexual assault on a child under 15 by a person in a position of trust, and other child pornography charges.

These four felony charges encompass a period of more than 10 years. However, police believe that he may have been engaged in sexual abuse for at least 35 years.

The charges stem from an affidavit by a boy who was [...]

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“Loophole” Has DA Arguing to Change Colorado Sexual Assault Laws
Dec 6
2018

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

A Colorado man was convicted of sexual assault of a child and sexual assault of a child by a person in a position of trust in 2016.

Why?

Because he ordered his 4-year-old foster child to approach him, removed his clothes, and ejaculated into her hands. He then forced the girl to swallow his semen, telling her it was his “milk.” He was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison plus one year in jail.

It’s a horrible, horrible [...]

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Colorado Universities Offering Classes to Prevent Sexual Assault
Nov 14
2016

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes | Sexual Assault

Our country needs a lesson on sexual assault.

College campuses around the nation are awash in controversy over allegations, accusations, and a “rape culture.” Regardless of whether the incidents actually occurred, our President-elect has openly bragged about committing sexual assault, and has been accused by multiple women.

As a response to all the media coverage, we are starting to hold universities accountable for how they handle sexual assault cases, and moving forward with ways to prevent and safely report it. [...]

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