Colorado Criminal Defense Blog

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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August 20, 2019 Posted by: Jeff

Categories: Juvenile Crimes | Sex Crimes

Colorado Sexting Laws

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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July 8, 2019 Posted by:

Categories: Sex Crimes

Colorado Age of Consent Laws

Similarly to other states, when a minor is involved, age difference plays a major role in criminal charges. If you or a loved one have been accused of violating Colorado's age of consent laws, contact a Denver statutory rape defense attorney as soon as possible.
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