Sexual Assault Charges in Colorado Springs
Early yesterday morning, a man was accused of sexually assaulting two women at a taco shop in Colorado Springs. The man was arrested, and is now facing multiple charges for Sexual Assault. Throughout Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Parker, and all of Colorado, Sexual Assault is charged when police have reason to believe that someone knowingly inflicted sexual intrusion or sexual penetration on someone against their will.
Sexual Assault Scenarios in Castle Rock
In Castle Rock, Sexual Assault charges will apply in the following scenarios:
- If the victim submitted based on threats, physical force, or physical violence
- If they submitted thinking that the person was their spouse
- If the victim was unable to consent
- If they were physically helpless and didn’t consent
- If the victim is in custody of law enforcement or at a hospital and the actor, such as an officer or a doctor, uses their authority to cause them to submit
- If the victim is 15 or 16 years old and the actor is at least 10 years older and not their spouse (yes, this is considered Sexual Assault even if the minor consented willingly)
There are many other ways in which Castle Rock Police can charge you with Sexual Assault. If law enforcement contacts you regarding charges, it is best not to discuss anything with them, even if you know yourself to be innocent.
Sentencing for Sexual Assault in Parker and Lone Tree
The sentencing for Sexual Assault committed in Parker or Lone Tree is determined based on the circumstances of your Sexual Assault conviction. For example, if it was consensual but the actor was at least 10 years older than the 15 or 16 year-old victim, it will be charged as a class 1 misdemeanor subject to modified sentencing. If the Sexual Assault was committed with the help of another person, if the victim suffered a serious bodily injury, or if the actor had a deadly weapon that was used in a way to cause submission, the crime becomes a class 2 felony. In Colorado, a class 2 felony is punishable by 8 – 24 years in prison and fines between $5,000 and $1,000,000.
Sexual Assault convictions in Douglas County have the potential to ruin your future. Beyond jail time and fines, you will be required to register as a sex offender, undergo rigorous sex offender treatment, and will be subject to the strictly monitored lifestyle of the Sex Offender Intensive Supervision program. Our attorneys know that many good people are wrongfully accused of Sexual Assault, and those who may have acted inappropriately while drunk are often severely overcharged. If you have been charged with Sexual Assault in Douglas County, contact the law office of Sawyer Legal Group as soon as possible at 303-265-1950. Together, we can protect your future.
