Category: Sex Crimes

 

In recent years, campus sexual assault has become an increasingly common problem facing lawmakers, administrators, and students. Studies show that one in five women are sexually assaulted on a college campus, but less than half of these cases are reported to police, and even fewer result in jail time for the alleged attacker.

 

Recently, Stanford University student Brock Turner was sentenced to jail for sexually assaulting a woman

 

The quick advancement of technology can be great, but sometimes the laws can’t keep up and we’re left with harsh penalties for crimes that previously didn’t exist.

 

Sexting is one of those crimes.

 

Last year, more than 100 students at Cañon City High School were found with sexually explicit images of other teens. The scandal shocked Cañon City residents, and as a result, students were suspended and

 

Recently, Cañon City High School was rocked by a sexting scandal. Over 100 students were involved in the sending and receiving of explicit pictures through a smartphone app that kept the pictures hidden.

 

When the scandal first broke in November, a number of students were suspended. And because football players were involved, the high school football team had to forfeit its last game of the season.

 

School

 

Being convicted of a sex offense can have a tremendous negative effect on your life – often in ways you may not expect. One of the areas you may be most affected is in your personal finances.

 

The economic impact of a sex offense can continue long after your sentence has ended and all criminal fines and fees have been paid. Though not considered part of a criminal

 

Trumping the consequences for serious crimes like drug possession and retail theft, the potential penalties for a sex crime conviction are some of the most severe and life-altering of the entire criminal justice system. If you are convicted of a sex crime, you may face lengthy, even lifetime imprisonment. You may be placed on probation, and be required to attend classes, enroll in treatment, and remain under supervision for