Denver Colorado Criminal Defense Attorneys
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
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
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