The Confrontation Clause can be found in the U.S. Constitution's Sixth Amendment, and provides: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right...to be confronted with the witnesses against him." The gist of this right is that the government can't...
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Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault – Consensual Sex is Often Charged
I wrestle with the decision making process occurring at police agencies in Lakewood, Littleton and Aurora. Along with district attorneys, police charge men with Sexual Assault following consensual sexual contact. If a man and woman have sex, and the following day the...
Santa Would Never Speak with Police Officers
Santa knows who's been bad and good. And he knows that police officers in the Denver area have been very bad. I just watched a police interview which makes this so clear. The officer kept hammering my guy late at night in the interview room until he made some...
Sexual Assault Charges Involving Kids Under 18
Criminal Sexual Assault cases involving kids as victims present many special concerns to criminal defense lawyers. In particular, we are faced with the task of countering two major preconceptions: 1) why would a child allege something involving sex if it were not...
Sexual Assault Charges are the Rage!
Sexual Assault charges are the rage in Denver County and across Colorado. Police are quick to charge allegations and District Attorneys eagerly accept and file them. I can't think of any charge which requires less evidence and has more serious consequences. This is...
Denver Rape and Sexual Assault Lawyer
Defending against Rape and Sexual Assault charges in Jefferson, Douglas and Arapahoe County may be the toughest job you've ever faced. Your criminal defense attorney should be prepared to challenge DNA evidence if it exists, argue consent for sex if it did occur, and...
Sexual Assault / Rape, Incapable of Consent
Nowadays, everyone knows that in sex no means no. But what about sexual encounters where the person does not say no and in fact they may say yes by words or actions, only to later claim that they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In these circumstances,...
Police Officer Guilty of Kidnapping and Sexual Assault in Denver, C.R.S. 18-3-301, 18-3-402
A police officer in Denver was recently convicted of Kidnapping, C.R.S. 18-3-301 and Sexual Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-402, two serious felonies. The charges resulted from a woman who said that she was arrested by the officer and taken to a secluded place for the sexual...
The Pornography Drug, Sex Crimes and Support Group in Denver
Pornography - A Powerful Force in Your Life - Get Help Accountability Group for Men Pornography provides a "high", just like drugs do. When you ingest cocaine, your body triggers the chemical release of dopamine, serotonin (gives you confidence) and norepinephrine...
Sexual Assault – Colorado Springs Fire Volunteer: C.R.S. 18-3-402
A man who volunteered to fight this summer's Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Springs has been accused of sexually assaulting another volunteer (Sexual Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-402). The woman accusing this man says that the two went out for dinner and drinks with a group,...