Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

May 8, 2025 Posted by: Jeff

Categories: Juvenile Crimes | Sex Crimes

Is Sexting Illegal for Minors in Colorado?

In today’s digital world, cell phones, internet messaging, and social media have become a regular part of teenage life, but with these tools comes the growing concern of teen sexting. Many minors don’t realize that sharing sexually explicit images, even with other teens, may lead to criminal charges under Colorado’s sexting laws. 

“Sexting” may seem like a modern form of teenage flirtation, but it can carry serious consequences. What may begin as a private exchange between two teens can quickly escalate into a legal situation involving criminal [..]

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July 26, 2021 Posted by:

Categories: Juvenile Crimes

How To Prevent Juvenile Delinquency: Tips for Parents

When it comes to children and minors, they are at high risk for being either victims or perpetrators of a crime. From a victim standpoint, children are especially vulnerable and prone to attacks from adults and other kids or teenagers. On the other hand, when a child commits a crime, they are vulnerable to the far-reaching consequences that come with it. Not only in the matter of punishment for their crimes, but with the potential of repeating that type of conduct. Even small offenses might establish a [..]

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February 22, 2021 Posted by:

Categories: Juvenile Crimes

Juvenile Sentencing

When your child gets into legal trouble, you may not know what to do or where to turn to next. It is a scary thought leaving your child in the hands of a justice system that you likely know nothing about. However, the good news is that juvenile sentencing is much less harsh than what you may be familiar with in reference to adult sentencing. The goal of juvenile sentencing is not necessarily to punish a child, but to rehabilitate them and guide them toward a more [..]

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August 20, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Juvenile Crimes | Sex Crimes

Consequences of Sexting in Colorado

Cell phones have become not only ubiquitous, but their capabilities have outstripped anything their earliest users may have ever dreamed. This includes, of course, the ability to take and transmit high-quality videos and photographs instantly, with relative ease. Regardless, sexting in Colorado comes with its fair share of penalties.
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August 6, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Juvenile Crimes

What Happens When You Get an MIP in Colorado?

For a teenager, having a quick beer at a party may not seem like a big deal. When the police get involved, however, what seemed like just another party often leaves minors saddled with a MIP charge. Most find themselves wondering what happens next.

Though this can be scary and certainly nothing to laugh at, it also isn’t likely to ruin your life if handled quickly and efficiently, by a professional. Here’s what happens when you get an MIP in Colorado:

What is a MIP in Colorado?

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