Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) - Questions and Answers

The Sex Offender Management Board in Colorado

Just Who is This Board?

The SOMB is comprised largely of representatives of Colorado government agencies who derive their income from working with sex offenders. While there is a defense attorney member and a public defender, the vast majority are government or treaters who rely on the government for referrals and their income. This board oversees all Sex Offense cases in Denver, Douglas, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams and other Colorado counties.

What is the Philosophy of the SOMB?

The Board believes that sex offenders cannot be cured. The Board believes that one treatment size fits all. It is rare in our experience to find that the Board allows treatment professionals to differentiate between offenders for treatment in Lakewood, Aurora, Arvada, Denver or other cities. This philosophy results in an inefficient system of treatment where some offenders spend much longer in treatment than they need to - or much longer apart from their children than is necessary. No one in the system wants to be responsible for an offender who reoffends, so second chances and trust are rare.

Who Runs an Offender's Treatment Program?

Your probation officer will be in charge of your treatment, even if a licensed, experienced and trained therapist knows more. As a result, you will need to keep your probation officer happy at all costs. While it is true that they have responsibility over an offender, we feel therapists should have the final say in treatment related issues. Often, probation officers order therapists to terminate offenders if the offender is not making the probation officer happy. We've seen an unhealthy use of, and abuse of power, by probation officers in Arapahoe County, in particular.

Why Should Sex Offenders Care About the Sex Offender Management Board?

The Board sets standards for probation officers and treatment personnel. If probation or treatment decide to terminate you, they will cite SOMB regulations. These regulations are so broad that they govern EVERY aspect of an offender's life (including thoughts). Courts are reluctant to oppose a probation officer or therapist's interpretation or application of SOMB rules and regulations. Whether you are in treatment in Sterling, Durango, Grand Junction or Greeley, these regulations are paramount.

If Charged with a Sex Offense, you Need an Attorney Experienced with the SOMB

The attorneys at the O'Malley Law Office have worked hundreds of cases involving the Sex Offender Management Board in Jefferson, Denver, and other Colorado counties. It is critical from the beginning of a criminal case that anyone being investigated for, or charged with, a sex offense, have someone knowledgeable of the sex offender treatment process heading their defense team. We know how to decrease your likelihood of ending up in the system and how to be successful if you must end up there. If you have any possibility of being charged with a Colorado sex offense, be smart, remain silent, and call the criminal defense lawyers who know the SOMB at 303-731-0719. Together, we can protect your future.

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Sexual Assault and Rape charges related to divorce. Acquittal from jury trial. Weld County, Greeley, Colorado.

Sexual Assault on a Child, Possession of Child Pornography. Acquittal from jury trial. Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado.

Arson of Nursing Home. Dismissed by Court on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado.

Felony Drug Distribution. Acquittal from jury trial. Boulder County, Boulder, Colorado.

Rape and Sexual Assault charges involving divorce and child custody. Acquittal from jury trial. Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado.

Burglary and Felony Theft. Dismissed by District Attorney. Arapahoe County, Englewood, Colorado.

Theft of Drugs by Nurse. Dismissed by District Attorney. Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado.

Sexual Assault on a Child, Position of Trust. Acquittal from Jury Trial. Adams County, Brighton, Colorado.

Domestic Violence. Dismissed by District Attorney. Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado.

Violation of Restraining Order. Dismissed by District Attorney. Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado

Rape and Sexual Assault on a Child by Position of Trust. Dismissed by District Attorney during trial. Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado.

Animal Cruelty. Acquittal from jury trial. Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado.

Domestic Violence, Elderly. Dismissed by District Attorney. Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado.

Felony Interference with Public Transportation (train system). Deferred Judgment & Dismissed. Douglas County, Castle Rock, Colorado.

Sexual Assault on a Child. Acquittal from jury trial. Grand County, Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado.

Homicide (Murder), Deadly Weapon. Dismissed by District Attorney. Denver County, Denver, Colorado.

Commercial DUI. Dismissed at DMV. Deferred judgment and sentence at trial court. Larimer County, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Felony Marijuana Possession (large quantity). Deferred judgment and sentence. Denver County, Denver, Colorado.

4th Degree Arson. Dismissed by District Attorney. Weld County, Greeley, Colorado.

Felony Drug Possession. Dismissed at Motions Hearing by suppression of evidence. Denver County, Denver, Colorado.

Felony Assault on Police Officer. Acquittal from jury trial. Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado.

Deregistration of Juvenile Sex Offender. Arapahoe County, Aurora, Colorado.

Felony Violation of Bail Bond Conditions. Dismissed by District Attorney. Broomfield County, Broomfield, Colorado.

Sexual Assault on a Child (3 alleged victims). Acquittal from jury trial. Adams County, Northglenn, Colorado.

Child Abuse. Deferred judgment and sentence. Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado.

DUI - Department of Motor Vehicles. Dismissed following hearing. Jefferson County, Lakewood, Colorado.

Child Abuse. Acquittal from jury trial. Adams County, Thornton, Colorado.