Sexual Conduct under Colorado Rape Shield Law

In Re: People v. Williamson, Case No. 10SA325 (Colo. April 11, 2011) TOPICS: Evidence Soliciting / Prostitution Rape Shield Definition of “Sexual Conduct” Facts: The prosecution charged Mr. Williamson with kidnapping and sexual assault. Mr. Williamson claimed the complaining witness works as a prostitute, and wanted to admit other instances of her prostitution to prove she … Continue reading Sexual Conduct under Colorado Rape Shield Law

Sex Offender Registration and Ex Post Facto Laws

An experienced attorney in the Denver, Colorado area explains how Ex Post Facto laws are inapplicable to sex offender registration requirements:  simply put, the appellate courts do not view the registration requirement as a “punishment.” People v. Sowell (Colo.App.2011) Facts: In 1995, Mr. Sowell pled to sexual assault on a child – position of trust. … Continue reading Sex Offender Registration and Ex Post Facto Laws

Denver Criminal Attorney Explains Nuances of Basic Theft Law

The most common way to commit theft in the state of Colorado is by: knowingly obtaining or exercising control over anything of value of another without authorization, or by threat or deception, and intending to deprive the other person permanently of the use or benefit of the thing of value. All Elements Must be Present … Continue reading Denver Criminal Attorney Explains Nuances of Basic Theft Law

Experienced Denver attorney on Attempting to Influence a Public Servant vs. False Reporting to Authorities

Experienced Denver attorney on Attempting to Influence a Public Servant vs. False Reporting to Authorities People v. Blue (Equal Protection; Specific Statute vs. General Statute) Synopsis: According to the police, they got a call from a Crime Stoppers snitch who told the police Mr. Blue was in a Colorado Springs’ library. The police stopped and … Continue reading Experienced Denver attorney on Attempting to Influence a Public Servant vs. False Reporting to Authorities

Experienced Colorado Attorney on Failure to Register as Sex Offender

Experienced Colorado attorney explains how a mere intent to reside at a residence does not require a person to register as a sex offender. People v. Griffin (Colo.App.2011) (discussing sufficiency of evidence in failure to register cases) Facts: Mr. Griffin told the folks in Denver he intended to reside in Adams County at a specific … Continue reading Experienced Colorado Attorney on Failure to Register as Sex Offender