Sex Crimes

Before a sexual encounter with another individual, it's important to get consent for that encounter to occur. This is true even when it's someone that you've known for a long time, but it's especially true if it's someone that you just met. There need to be clear...

Say you go to a college party, and everyone there is either drinking or using recreational drugs. You participate in this, and you later find yourself about to have an intimate encounter with another person from that party. This person was also using drugs and...

One tool the authorities may use if you are accused of a child sex crime is a forensic interview. They ask the alleged victim a series of questions in a safe space. The idea is that away from other people, the child will tell the truth. They can be a vital tool when...

People express their emotions and affection for one another in different ways. Today, much of our day-to-day life is conducted in the digital realm or online, and this includes our romantic relationships.  Your partner might work away for extended periods in which...

When people break up, it can often be quite a process to purge pictures of each other from the internet. In today's world, these pictures are ubiquitous and they can serve as a constant reminder. This is often why people choose to delete pictures of themselves...

The issue of consent in sexual encounters has gotten a lot more traction in recent years, and it's led to a greater awareness that both people need to consent to any sort of encounter for it to be legal. It's important for both partners to be very open about exactly...

What’s the difference between the term “sex offender” and the phrase “adults who commit sexual offenses” in Colorado? Everything. Depending on their perspective, people are either embracing the change in terminology that’s being used by the state’s Sex Offender...

You’re trying to spice up your love life, and you decide that it would be fun to make a video the next time you’re with your partner. You don’t tell them what you plan to do because you think it will be an exciting surprise when they find out.  However, they’re not...

Consent often is a critical factor in determining when sexual activity is considered a crime. One factor that can affect whether a person can truly provide consent is if they’re impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. Of course, for college students, these things often go...

Imagine that you met someone online, and they told you they were 18. You were interested in a sexual relationship, and you were very open about that. They agreed to it and set up a time to meet you. Since you were both legal adults and you had their consent, you...