Archives for: May 8th, 2020

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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Your Guide to Internet Luring Charges in Colorado
Jun 29
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

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

Members of the Cherry Creek School District have read unsettling headlines in the past few weeks. A bus driver in the community was charged with internet luring of a child. The man is currently on administrative leave.

An undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl connected with the bus driver on the Whisper app. In addition to sending sexual messages to the supposed teenager, he agreed to pick her up from school and “see where it goes from there.” He [...]

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Sexual Harassment: Does Colorado Consider It a Crime?
Apr 19
2019

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sexual Harassment

While the circus of another presidential election is underway once again, the #MeToo movement continues to inspire conversation and bring forward accusations against predatory men. One candidate is already under fire for his alleged misconduct toward women.

Surprisingly, it’s not the President (although he has repeatedly been accused of sexual misconduct and sexual assault). No, it’s Democratic candidate (and Former Vice President) Joe Biden who has been accused of inappropriate touching and sexual harassment.

As of this writing, two women [...]

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As of Today, You’d Still Be a Sex Offender
Jan 26
2015

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Sex Crimes

Sex crimes are among the worst acts that a person can commit against someone else, both for the victim and for the accused. As anyone who has been found guilty of a sex crime can attest, there are few other crimes that come with such a powerful and damaging stigma. Now, some people in Colorado are arguing that much of that shame and stress comes directly from the “sex offender” label itself.

As reported by NBC, the state regulatory board [...]

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