Sex crimes are some of the most complicated and serious charges in Colorado.
As far as penalties go, few crimes in Colorado carry penalties as severe as sex offenses.
They are among the most aggressively prosecuted crimes in any given jurisdiction.
Some of the more common sex offenses in Colorado include:
The two words “sex offender” causes a complicated and emotional reaction in many people, including prosecutors and juries. Those two words have the potential to ruin not only a person’s reputation, but also, their life.
We understand how to defend these kinds of charges and will help you achieve the best possible result for your case.
If you have been accused of a sex offense in Longmont, Erie, Firestone, Frederick, Longmont, Berthoud, Lyons, Mead, Niwot, Dacono, Adams County, or Weld County, contact Merson Law Office today for a free consultation.
If you are convicted of a sex offense in Colorado, you will be required to register as a sex offender. The amount of time you are required to register as a sex offender and when you can petition the court to remove your name from the registry depends on the classification of the conviction.
Colorado law requires that any person that is convicted of a sex offense undergo sex offender intensive supervised probation. The standards and guidelines for treatment are promulgated by the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board. Conditions of probation for sex offenders are among the strictest in the country.
Some of the more common and limiting conditions effect:
Sometimes, a sex offender probation sentence can seem as restrictive as a prison sentence. It is very important that any person receiving a probation sentence on a sex offense have a full understanding of what they are signing up for before sentence is imposed.
In Colorado, certain felony sex offenses require an “indeterminate” sentence.
What this means is that the judge sets the “floor” of the sentence and it is up to either probation or the department of corrections to determine when you have been “rehabilitated” and the sentence should end. This is much different than a “determinate” sentence where the judge sets the “ceiling” of a sentence and a person is usually discharged from probation or parole long before the end date comes.
The problem with indeterminate sentences is that historically, the state has been very reluctant to release people convicted of lower level indeterminate sex offenses. The statistics that show how frequently people are released can be viewed here.
While these stats are slowly going up, it is clear that in many ways, a low level indeterminate sex offense can potentially care the same penalty as a lifetime prison sentence.
If you have been accused of a sex offense that carries some of the long lasting consequences mentioned above, your future is in jeopardy. Do not go into the fight without an experienced advocate.
Choosing an experienced lawyer is the best decision you can make early on in your case. If you need representation in Longmont, Boulder, Fort Collins, or surrounding areas, schedule a free consultation today.
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