If you fondle or grope someone without their consent, the state of Colorado considers that to be unlawful sexual contact. In some states, it’s called sexual battery. Under state law in Colorado, unlawful sexual contact is more akin to sexual assault – it’s viewed as a forcible sex crime. Because of that, being charged and…
This should be an easy answer. Back in 2019, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that defendants could not be sentenced to prison and then have to subsequently go through probation in the same case. While it was a big surprise to the legal system at the time, it was pretty clear cut: no, someone cannot…
Children grow up now with more access to technology and information than any previous generation. The presence of smartphones has drastically altered how kids experience peer pressure. This extends into early sexual experiences as well. A 2019 study showed that about 10% of children have been exposed to an explicit image by age 8, while…
In many circumstances, a minor does not face the same penalties for criminal acts as adults do for the same crime. This is largely due to the fact that juveniles are given a more of a chance to reform and change their ways – and deserve a second chance for mistakes they make before they’re…
