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1 Answer | Asked in Copyright, Sexual Harassment and Criminal Law for Colorado on
Q: What can I legally do if someone sends themselves naked photos of me without my consent?
Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Jul 11, 2021

Talk to the Police and an attorney!

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Internet Law and Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: What to do if im being threatened with authoritative action

Used to use a dating app, matched with someone who wanted to text right away. Didn't think much of it, first thing they did was send a very pixelated lewd photo. Well couple hours later I get a call from someone claiming to be the father and saying the girl was actually 16. I never sent... View More

Douglas T. Cohen
Douglas T. Cohen
answered on Nov 3, 2020

Although I can’t comment on the specifics of any particular matter here, generally what you describe sounds like a scam to extort you.

When police do online undercover stings, they cannot use any lewd photos of minors. Anyone who demands money instead of reporting a suspect to police is...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: I'm being charged with this crime. What punishment can I expect to receive
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answered on Jul 31, 2020

You have not identified the crime, however even if you had, the answer is going to be that it depends on what the evidence will show.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: In Colorado, are there any laws to stop derogatory and verbally abusive behavior from an ex?

Communication has been expressly limited to TalkingParents.com between my ex husband and myself. I have the records available to me for evidence, and he uses TalkingParents for this communication. He takes every opportunity to call me many names, all which have to do with him implying that I have... View More

John Hyland Barrett III
John Hyland Barrett III
answered on Mar 24, 2020

If there is a court order limiting communication to TalkingParents, he may be in violation of the court order. If so, you could consider citing him for contempt. You should get a lawyer to help you.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: What are the possible outcomes of this case, and the chance of each?

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Douglas T. Cohen
Douglas T. Cohen
answered on Mar 21, 2020

Sorry but if you currently have a lawyer, you should not be discussing your case specifics with other lawyers and definitely not online. I suggest you set a meeting with your public defender and address these concerns with him/her.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: My boss has made sexual comments, attempt to break into my cabin on property, and groping another employee. what next?

He has tried forcing himself on several employees while we are at work. He is generally intoxicated. There are several females involved and a few are willing to come forward. He was an ex-police officer. He has a lot of family in law enforcement.

Carrie Dyer
Carrie Dyer
answered on Jan 30, 2020

You and others who have witnessed your boss' behavior should immediately report your boss's conduct in writing in accordance with your employer's policy for reporting such violations. If your employer does not have a policy, report the conduct to your boss' supervisor and to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: If you are convicted of an attemted sexual contact misdemeanor 18-3-404 do you have to register as a sexual offender?

Attemted groping no contact happened

Jonathan Greenlee
Jonathan Greenlee
answered on Jul 7, 2019

Yes, you will be required to register as a sex offender. If you have a prior conviction for an unlawful sexual offense you will be required to register for life. If you are convicted of the Class 1 Misdemeanor charge of Unlawful Sexual Contact 18-3-404, you can petition to de-register after 10... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: If Im 19 and my gf is 17 and we have sexual contact. Can I still get into legal trouble if she consent?

She will sign a contract that I made saying what we will have sexual contact on this date and then she signs her name. Can I still be in trouble if I have written consent?

Kristina M. Bergsten
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Kristina M. Bergsten
answered on Jan 25, 2018

First of all, contracts for sex are generally illegal and unenforceable. I would not recommend doing that at all. Second, if you have to ask the question, then you probably already know the answer...

That being said, the age of consent in Colorado is 17 and that person can consent to have...
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1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: Is it legal for an employer to claim that sexual harassment allegations have been filed but decline to provide them.

A university professor was informed by admin that allegations of "inappropriate relations" were made by a student against the professor. Nothing of the sort ever happened and there is no evidence that would suggest that it did. According to the dept chair the student made verbal... View More

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Nov 10, 2017

Under Dept. of Education regulations, all schools that receive a sexual harassment/assault claim, must investigate the allegation. Each institution has its own procedures related to who conducts the investigation and how it is conducted (read your employee manual for details). During the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Juvenile Law, Sexual Harassment and Criminal Law for Colorado on
Q: Can a parent press charges on a 19yo boy if he has sex with their daughter (17yo) when the legal age of consent is 17?

So the parent says they will put whoever has sex with their daughter in jail but once the daughter turns 17 which is the legal age of consent in colorado can they still do that?

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Sep 8, 2017

As far as statutory rape goes, you are correct that at 17 inability to consent (due to age) is waived. With the 2 year age gap, there would also be additional safe harbor provisions related to statutory rape in Colorado.

Statutory rape is not the only issue. Parents have been known to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: How do I file a Sexual Harassment case against my boss without losing my job?

Every day I go to work, my boss always slaps my rear, motions like he is going to grab my breasts, rubs up against me, licks his lips like he is licking me in private areas, moans, whistles, and makes sexual comments. It makes me uncomfortable, I have asked him to stop and he keeps laughing and... View More

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Sep 6, 2017

Contact a lawyer that handles employment law. Your boss' actions are inexcusable and you should not have to put up with his behavior. If you file suit, you are also protected against retaliation (i.e. firing or demotion). Talking to a lawyer will also allow you to follow any helpful actions... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment and Criminal Law for Colorado on
Q: Is it illegal for someone to threaten to rape you/send you unsolicited nude photos? Both adults
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Aug 1, 2017

At minimum, this would likely be harassment. Whether other criminal charges are a possibility is based on the facts of the case (i.e. the police and DA would need to review all the specifics). Contact your local police to report a crime.

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law, Sexual Harassment and Criminal Law for Colorado on
Q: Can a woman, in Colorado, consent to sex if they weren't drugged but got intoxicated on their own free will?
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Jun 29, 2017

This is a very fact-specific matter, but the general rule is that Colorado does NOT consider an intoxicated person capable of consenting to sex. This can occur whether or not the accused actively participated/encouraged/facilitated the intoxication of the victim or not.

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: A friend of mine was recently sexually assaulted. Does he have enough evidence?

The only evidence he has is an e-mail he sent to a therapist and a couple visits. Would this be enough to be the police to actively investigate? More importantly, would this be enough for the persecutors to move forward in the case? He's been through a lot (suicide attempt) and to have him be... View More

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on May 11, 2017

Only the police and DA can make a determination to proceed with charges/investigate or not. There is not enough information to make a determination. Even if there was enough information, a private attorney cannot force a prosecution/investigation.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: is it 3rd party harassment if my married boss spends more time flirting and sitting with other women outside our store?

Basically my manager is on the clock while he sits outside the store on a swing chair with multiple women. He is a married man and I just find this behavior very creepy and uncomfortable. He spends more time outside the store flirting with these women than actually working.

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Apr 9, 2017

Sexual harassment is contingent on upon you receiving the harassment. That is, sexual harassment does not generally occur when others are harassed. There are a few common law holdovers that allow emotional distress to related parties (which is also contingent on physical harm to a related party),... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Medical Malpractice and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: I was injured by a physical theripist. He also violated hippa

The facility where he did or still does work won't return my co- pays. I reached my out of pocket expenses in September. It is over 600$

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Feb 21, 2017

Contact a personal injury lawyer or a medical malpractice lawyer. The lawyer can review your physical injury and assess the actionably of the HIPPA violation. The attorney can also handle collection of the co-pay amounts that should be returned.

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: Can I hold the military accountable for my rape?

Civilian victim or rape by a military officer on military property. Defendant killed himself 3 weeks prior to trial so military is dismissing all charges. Can I ask the military to pay for my PTSD treatment and missed work?

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Jan 26, 2017

You will need to contact an attorney directly to see if there is a possibility. The chances are likely remote. First there is the issue of sovereign immunity and second you would need to show how the base/military assisted or fascinated the crime.

I know that it does not seem fair that...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Communications Law, Identity Theft and Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: is it illegal to hack someone's facebook and email and change their passwords?

My boyfriend was on a phone plan with his friend, and she and him got in a fight, so he gave her the phone back, in attempt to cut ties with her, and he forgot to log out of his facebook app and email app on the phone. she has now gone on the phone and changed both of those passwords so that he has... View More

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Jan 11, 2017

Simply changing passwords is likely not illegal. If information contained is used to impersonate and individual, this may be illegal. Note, changing the passwords or generally "hacking" of accounts by an unauthorized third-party is a clear violation of both Facebook and every email... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Business Law, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Colorado on
Q: My husband is being forced out of the job he has been at with Wyndham Vacation Resorts for 15 years. We need a lawyer.

There is also sexual harassment during an employee meeting with at least 3 witnesses and the company wants to do nothing about it. They also owe for 13 years of unpaid overtime. I know my rights. What can be done about this?

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Dec 14, 2016

More information is needed to make an accurate assessment of your case. This type of matter would be better served with an actual client consultation with an employment/discrimination lawyer (creating an attorney-client relationship and the privacy that this entails). Many attorneys offer free... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment and Criminal Law for Colorado on
Q: Is there a limit to how long a sex offender can be on a registry? My boyfriend said he only had to be on it for a year

he had consensual sex with a 16 or 17 year old. He said they only had him on there for a year because she initiated it.

Tristan Kenyon Schultz
Tristan Kenyon Schultz
answered on Sep 7, 2016

The default listing of a convicted sex offender in Colorado (whether the crime was committed in Colorado or another state) is life. If your boyfriend lives in Illinois then the standard term is 10 years. There is a process in Colorado to remove oneself from the registry, but this requires court... View More

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