Indecent Exposure Charges - A Colorado Sex Offense
Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child - The Punishment Does not Fit the Crime
Parts of this felony sexual crime sound nearly identical to Indecent Exposure, C.R.S. 18-7-302, a class one misdemeanor. Under Indecent Exposure law, the knowing exposure of one's genitals to another (including to children), is prohibited. In the class four felony charge of Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-405.4, one subsection criminalizes any invitation to a child to view the actor's intimate parts via a phone or computer network. Here, police will charge you with this felony if you send a picture of your intimate parts to a child under fifteen.
Police Officers - Why You Should Be Nice to Them
Police officers in Aurora, Parker and Arapahoe County are just like you and me for the most part. They have families, own a house and they go to work. Additionally, they like to get promoted, want more income and have biases. While we hope they keep their bias in check, this does not always happen.
Colorado's Reckless Endangerment, C.R.S. 18-3-208, Subjective Law
Colorado's charge of Reckless Endangerment (C.R.S. 18-3-208) is a very short statute. It simply states, "A person who recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person commits reckless endangerment, which is a class 3 misdemeanor."
Assault in the Third Degree, C.R.S. 18-3-204, Lawyers Who Can Help
Third Degree Assault is one of the most overcharged crimes in Colorado. The statute, found at C.R.S. 18-3-204, uses ambiguous terms that give the district attorneys in Douglas, Arapahoe, and Denver county great latitude to charge this crime. In fact, most people who are accused of touching their spouse or significant other will be charged this crime. Because assault is wrongfully charged a majority if the time, you need to have an attorney / lawyer fighting on your side to get rid of these charges and their terrible consequences.
Criminal Record Sealing vs. Expungement
Let's start our discussion of this subject by defining some terms which are important in the legal world. "Sealing" occurs in adult criminal cases and "expungement" in juvenile criminal cases. The law favors juvenile expungement over adult sealing of criminal cases.
Charged with DUI / DWAI in Douglas County - Find an Attorney
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), are both defined under C.R.S. 42-4-1301. This alcohol charges are common in Douglas, Arapahoe, and Denver County. You need a qualified criminal defense lawyer to help with your case. DUI / DWAI convictions can haunt you for years because of the vast array of consequences they impose on your freedom, livelihood, and lifestyle. When charged with a DUI, always remember these important points:
Enticement of a Child Charges in Douglas County - An Attorney to Help
Have you ever asked a friend of your child if they need a ride home from school? Has there been a situation where you have been alone with a young teenager in a room or building? Or, perhaps you have needed to discuss an upcoming surprise birthday with a friend's child in a private area? Regardless of the situation, many times innocent actions can be misconstrued. Because of situations like these, many people are charged with the crime of Enticement of a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-305, in Denver, Arapahoe, and Douglas County.
Like Everyone, Many Judges are Biased
We all like to think of judges as neutral parties - and some really are. More recently in Colorado, however, we are seeing many Deputy District Attorneys being appointed as judges. Somehow, judicial nominating commissions and the governor think DAs are more politically appealing to voters in Denver, Jefferson and Douglas County. The problem is that District Attorneys are not able to set their DA mindset aside when working with defense attorneys and their defendant clients.
Sexual Assault and the Presumption of Guilt in Colorado, C.R.S. 18-3-402
Revenge seekers have learned that accusing someone of Sexual Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-402, is an easy way to get even, and as long as they stick to their story, embarrassed prosecutors seldom file false reporting charges against the false accuser.
District Attorneys Have Robbed Us and Our Kids
When Colorado District Attorneys charge men and women with Sexual Assault on a Child based solely on the word of a child, they change the way we must operate around kids. We cannot afford to offer physical affection to children who are not our own - and must be very careful with even our own kids. Sexual Assault on a Child, Position of Trust, or Pattern, all can result in lifetime, or indeterminate prison sentences in Arapahoe and Jefferson County. Gone are the days when we can freely offer physical affection and affirmation to the kids who need it. Any man who does, is not paying attention.
