Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

May 18, 2021 Posted by:

Categories: Sex Crimes

Is Having Sex in a Car Against the Law?

While there is no law that explicitly states that having sex in a car is illegal, there are still ways in which a person might receive criminal charges. For example, there are laws applicable to this situation that prohibit public lewdness. So while car sex is not technically against the law, if you get caught engaging in sexual activity in a car parked in a public place, you might still find yourself in legal trouble.

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January 25, 2021 Posted by:

Categories: Sex Crimes

Differences Between Prostitution and Escort Services

Many people use the terms “escort service” and “prostitute” interchangeably. But are they really the same thing? Are they similar at all? What are the legal differences between prostitution and escort services?

Our experienced Colorado criminal defense attorneys at WeedenLaw are here to answer your questions and to outline the key differences between a prostitute and an escort.

What is an Escort?

An escort is any person or persons who, for profit, is available to the public for purposes of accompaniment or companionship. In a general sense, [..]

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May 18, 2020 Posted by:

Categories: Child Molestation | Sex Crimes

Online Solicitation Lawyer in Colorado

Is the state of Colorado charging you with online solicitation of a minor?

Online solicitation of a minor in Colorado falls under the state’s sexual exploitation laws. In turn, Colorado’s sexual exploitation laws are a subset of the state’s child pornography laws. These laws are some of the harshest in the country. Prosecutors and judges often pursue maximum penalties in these cases.

In this post, Denver sex crimes attorney Jeff Weeden will answer all your questions regarding sexual exploitation charges, as well as possible legal defenses. 

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March 9, 2020 Posted by:

Categories: Sex Crimes

Romeo and Juliet Law in Colorado

In Colorado, like in many states, we colloquially call our statutory rape laws the “Romeo and Juliet law.” This is in reference to the fact that Shakespeare’s titular pair were several years apart in age, and that Juliet was underage while Romeo was not; in a Romeo and Juliet law, there is an exception for young people close in age where one is underage.
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