Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust is an offense in Colorado that involves sexual contact between a minor and an adult in a supervisory role. If a person is responsible for a minor’s health, welfare, education, or supervision in any way, they are considered a position of trust. Teachers, […]
Sexual Exploitation of a Child occurs in Douglas County, Colorado when someone possesses, produces, or distributes explicit material that involves a minor under the age of 18. Typically referred to as child pornography, this is a serious felony offense in Colorado and is prosecuted accordingly. A key element in this crime is the material existing […]
It is unlawful in Douglas County, Colorado to recklessly or intentionally cause bodily injury to another person. Assault can be charged as 1st degree, 2nd degree, or 3rd degree depending on the severity of circumstances. The latter is one of the more overcharged crimes in Colorado, due to its inexact terminology. Charges for this offense […]
It is illegal in Douglas County, Colorado to participate in behavior that persuades someone under 18 to break the law. Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is a serious felony charge with particularly vast consequences. An assistant principal was recently arrested in Littleton and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor for […]
It is unlawful in Colorado to drive if you are even slightly impaired by alcohol or drugs. Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) is most often a misdemeanor in Colorado Springs. In most cases, a driver’s license won’t be revoked as a result of this charge. However, if you’ve had prior violations against your driving record, […]
Convicted sex offenders are required by law in Colorado to register with their local law enforcement agency. Failing to complete the registration at the specified times outlined in a sentence (yearly or quarterly), is a crime known as Failure to Register as a Sex Offender C.R.S. 18-3-412.5. Those convicted of a felony sex offense commit […]
It is unlawful to take intimate photos of someone without their consent in Douglas County, and throughout Colorado. Doing so is not only a sex offense, but also an “extraordinary risk” crime. This enhances the sentence itself by up to 6 months. Invading privacy for sexual gratification also requires the convicted person to register as […]
Sentencing in cases in Douglas County, and throughout Colorado, can be tricky to predict. It is also difficult to anticipate what a judge might do at a sentencing hearing. Opposite ends of the spectrum frequently exist. A judge might try to make an example and give an extraordinarily long sentence. In contrast, he or she […]
Resisting Arrest is a charge that often stems from frustrated individuals not understanding why police are questioning them or attempting to make an arrest. Preventing or attempting to prevent law enforcement from arresting you can lead to further difficulty. Law enforcement is quick to anger when citizens don’t follow their requests or become confrontational. It […]
This past September a United Airlines pilot was charged with Indecent Exposure when he opened the curtains of his 10th floor hotel room at Denver International Airport. A police probable cause statement reports that he “knowing and willfully” exposed his genitals to the public. The man pleaded not guilty stating that he didn’t know people […]
