Fighting Sex Crime Charges
Being charged with rape or sexual assault is a terrifying experience. Every decision you make from the moment you become a suspect is critical. You need a criminal defense attorney who can approach your case with a cool head and give you an honest assessment of your situation.
Attorney Richard Bloch, a former prosecutor with over 20 years of criminal law experience, can offer you the highest level of service at this extremely important time. Contact us to get an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side.
Understanding the Law of Sexual Assault
Under Colorado law, there are a number of different sexual assault charges. Each law involves specific elements that must be proven and defenses that are available to the accused. Among the possible scenarios are:
- Sexual assault using force
- Sexual assault using means other than force
- Statutory rape
- Sexual assault by a physician or therapist against a patient
- Sexual assault where the accuser was allegedly incapable of consent, usually due to intoxication by drugs or alcohol (a common date rape scenario)
Colorado has a rape shield law, which may prevent your lawyer from asking the accuser certain questions. This law could strip you of your constitutional right to confront your accuser. You need an attorney who knows exactly when the law applies and how to deal with it.
If you've been charged with sexual assault, contact us to get a lawyer who will protect your rights.
Avoiding the Serious Consequences of ConvictionNext to murder, sexual assault is the crime with the most serious penalties under Colorado law. Many sexual assault charges are punishable by life in prison. Sexual assault convictions can and do ruin people's lives. Once convicted, people face mandatory registration as sex offenders. They can be kept away from children — including their own — and have restrictions on where they can live and where they can work. You need an attorney who knows what can be done to avoid these sorts of penalties. At The Law Firm of Richard Bloch, P.C., in Denver, we have that experience. |
