Sex crimes are one of the most serious types of crimes that someone can be charged with, and that prosecutors can pursue. When your life, freedom, and reputation are on the line, you need an experienced Westminster criminal defense attorney from The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic. Contact our law firm today to discuss your situation during a confidential consultation.
Why Choose Us at The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic
Elaine E. Lukic is a former sex crimes and domestic violence prosecutor. She developed intimate knowledge of the criminal justice system and how the other side operates in this role, skills that she now puts to use to defend the rights of the accused. Her client advocacy has been well-documented, and she has the highest dismissal and acquittal rate among all criminal defense attorneys in Colorado. She treats her clients with success and has carefully hand-selected a legal team that she has trained to do the same. Learn more about how we can help when you contact our law office for a confidential case evaluation.
What Happens If You Are Convicted of a Sex Crime?
Colorado has some of the strictest laws and punishments for sex crimes in the country. Under C.R.S. 18-1.3-1004, judges can sentence sex offenders to an indeterminate sentence if they. An indeterminate sentence is an unspecified penalty with a wide range. For example, a defendant may be given a sentence of two years to life.
People convicted of sex crimes must also successfully complete treatment in the Colorado Department of Corrections before they are eligible for release. The Colorado Sex Offender Management Board determines the treatment they will need, which often imposes harsh and invasive consequences.
Under these rules, Colorado jailers could keep a person convicted of a sex crime imprisoned for the rest of their life. This reason alone highlights the importance of working with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
Penalties and Consequences of Sex Crimes
The potential penalties that can be imposed depend on the nature of the offense. Possible penalties and consequences of a sex crime conviction in Colorado could include:
- State prison sentences, which can range from three years to life in prison
- A permanent criminal record that follows you around for the rest of your life and affects your ability to find employment and housing
- Probation terms of three to ten years, which might involve conditions such as mandatory monitoring, counseling, and restrictions
- Sex offender registration from ten years to life
- Immigration consequences, including possible removal
- Loss of professional licenses
Defending Against False Sex Crime Accusations
At The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic, we know that many people are falsely accused of sex crimes. We investigate your case to determine why the alleged victim would fabricate or exaggerate accusations against you, such as to get revenge, cover up infidelity, or gain an upper hand in a family law case. We can fight to exonerate you of unfounded charges against you.
Call a Westminster Sex Crimes Attorney Today
If you or a loved one is facing allegations of a sex crime in Westminster, you need an experienced Westminster sex crimes attorney who will fight zealously to protect your legal rights. The Law Offices of Elaine E. Lukic provides aggressive legal representation to individuals charged with all types of sex crimes. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help.