Misdemeanor Sex Offenses

Sex offenses in Colorado are among the most subjective crimes on the books. Often they can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony. Seeking a reduction to a misdemeanor charge can shave years off a defendant's potential sentence. However, a misdemeanor sex charge can still result in significant penalties, including the social stigma of having been convicted of a sex crime.

Denver Sex Offense Defense Attorney Andres R. Guevara is committed to fighting for the rights of clients facing sex charges in Denver and the surrounding area, including Aurora, Boulder and Englewood.

Misdemeanor Sex Assault Defense in Denver

One such charge commonly filed is misdemeanor sexual assault. This is often filed essentially as a statutory rape charge, and means a defendant had sex with a victim between the ages of 15 and 17 and is 10 or more years older. The charge is punishable by up to 2 years in jail.

While lifetime sex-offender registration is not required for those convicted of misdemeanor sex charges, conviction typically results in sex offender intensive supervised probation, or SOISP. The requirements include successful completion of sex offender treatment.

Other misdemeanor sex charges in Denver include:

• Indecent Exposure
• Unlawful Sexual Contact
• Prostitution or Solicitation
• Pandering
• Promoting Sexual Immorality
• Failure to register (can also be a felony)
• Sexual assault (can also be a felony)

Misdemeanor Sex Crimes in Colorado - Defend Yourself!

Frequently, the social consequences of being convicted of a misdemeanor sex crime can be as severe as the criminal penalties. Unfortunately, defendants too often jump at the chance to plead guilty to a misdemeanor, without taking into account the long-term consequences. Regardless of whether a charge is a misdemeanor or felony, an experienced Denver criminal defense attorney should be consulted about the best course of action.

Experienced defense counsel may also be successful in having a sex crime reduced to a simple misdemeanor, such as trespassing or disturbing the peace. Seeking a reduction to a charge that does not carry the stigma of a sex crime can serve a client well for years to come.

Defendants should exercise their right to remain silent and should not speak to investigators. Too often, a suspect's shame or embarrassment is used against him by trained and experienced investigators. Typically, a defendant's statement will only make the state's case stronger. You will not talk your way out of such charges and what you do say will be used against you in court. Without a suspect's statements, the state may lack sufficient evidence to charge a defendant at all.

At the Law Office of Andres R. Guevara, you will find a Denver criminal defense attorney dedicated to fighting for your rights at each stage of your case. We represent clients facing sex charges in Denver and the surrounding areas, including Aurora, Boulder and Englewood. Each member of our team is committed to keeping you informed and involved in your defense and to fighting for the best outcome possible in your case. For a free and confidential consultation, call 888-265-0044 or contact us through this website.

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• In the matter of L.C. (2012): Firm hired pre-arrest in a rape case. After extensive investigation, the district attorney's office agreed not to file charges.
• P. v. B.S: (2011). Arapahoe county trial, client accused of assaulting a police officer with an improvised flame thrower. Client acquitted of most serious charge of assault in the first degree.
• People v. M.K. (2011): Client charged with felony stalking and violations of orders of protection. Client acquitted of all counts.
• Araphoe County Attempted Murder trial, client accused of attempting to kill four individuals. Client acquitted of felony charges including all counts of Attempted Murder and client released.
• P. v. MM (2010): Arapahoe county case involving innocent client mistakenly charged with drug sale. Successfully argued for dismissal of case.
• P. v. C.B. (2010): Felony drug possession case. Successfully argued for suppression of drug evidence in case where police illegally entered an apartment under the pretense of conducting a child welfare check. Case dismissed.
• P. v. I (2010): Client charged with inciting a prison riot and faced long mandatory prison if convicted. Successfully negotiated plea for probation.
• P. v. B-G (2009): Arapahoe County felony case in which client was passenger in vehicle containing over 200 grams of cocaine. Over prosecution's objections, and despite the fact that a co-defendant received a two-year prison sentence, successfully argued to the judge for a sentence of probation.
• P. v. J. (2009): Felony identity theft case in Arapahoe County. Client wrongly accused of being involved in a scheme to defraud when in actuality client was a victim of the same scheme. Case dismissed.
• P. v. E. (2009): Client falsely accused by third party of illegal weapons possession of a sawed-off shotgun. Case dismissed after attorney investigation into accuser's background and the allegations.
• P. v. O (2009): Client charged as look-out for alleged felony cocaine drug sales. Case dismissed.
• P. v. C. (2008): Client accused of public indecency for changing clothes in a secluded part of a park. If convicted, client would have had to register as a sex offender. Client acquitted at trial of all counts.

Law Office of Andres R. Guevara
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