Devner Criminal Defense Attorney: Crimes Against At-Risk Adults or Juveniles
Colorado crimes against at-risk adults and at-risk juveniles under C.R.S. 18-6.5-103, is a special classification of crimes involving older; and younger, disabled, victims. If an adult is over sixty years of age, that adult is an at-risk adult for crimes in Denver, Jefferson, Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas County. If a juvenile is under eighteen years AND is disabled, they are an at-risk juvenile. Disability generally involves a juvenile who is: unable to walk, see, hear, speak, missing a hand or foot, developmentally disabled, or mentally ill.