Unwanted touching of intimate parts is charged as unlawful sexual contact in Fort Collins and throughout Larimer, Boulder, and Weld County. Accusations that you groped or fondled another person without their consent are serious and can lead to impactful consequences. Whether you thought the touching was welcome, it was an accident, or intentions were misunderstood, securing an experienced sex offense lawyer early on is essential to your future. Allegations don't mean you're guilty. However, time is of the essence and many of your freedoms are in jeopardy. Don't wait. Contact Sawyer Legal Group, LLC for a free consultation today.

Larimer County Unlawful Sexual Contact Law

Larimer County's unlawful sexual contact law prohibits acts of unwanted fondling or groping. CRS 18-3-404 provides the definition of this sex crime throughout the state of Colorado. Police in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Estes Park will pursue charges if they believe you:

• knowingly touched someone's intimate parts,
• or knowingly had another person touch your intimate parts,
• without their consent

This applies to touching clothed or bare genitals, butt, or a female's breast(s). When unwanted sexual touch goes further to oral, vaginal, or anal sex, the more severe crime of sexual assault applies. In cases that lack any sort of electronic communication or witnesses, it often comes down to the alleged victim's word against yours, heightening the need for an attorney who has vast experience with sex crimes.

How Serious is Unlawful Sexual Contact in Fort Collins?

Each unlawful sexual contact case in Larimer, Weld, and Boulder County is different. Ramifications for a conviction aren't always the same. This sex offense is at minimum a class 1 misdemeanor, potentially resulting in:

• a county jail sentence of up to 12 months,
• a max fine of $1,000,
• sex offender registration

However, if the fondling or groping was achieved by threat, force, intimidation, or drugging the victim, a felony charge applies. Defendants in these cases face a prison sentence of 2 - 8 years and fines of $2K - $500K, as well as sex offender registration.

Experienced Fort Collins Sex Crime Attorney

If unlawful sexual contact charges are looming for you or someone you know in northern Colorado, the time to act is now. Our defense attorneys have decades of combined experience fighting sex crime accusations in Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Longmont, and Boulder. Our results speak for themselves. Perhaps the contact was an accident, wasn't for the purpose of sexual gratification, or the victim is regretting their consent after the fact. Nevertheless, contact our office for a free, confidential consultation. Our highly-rated criminal lawyers will carefully assess your unique situation, hear your side of the story, and suggest next steps in your defense. We offer same-day jail visits, affordable fees, and flexible payment plans for those facing sex crime allegations throughout Colorado.

Talk to us about unlawful sexual contact accusations - not the police. Sawyer Legal Group, LLC 303-830-0880

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