Sex offender treatment is a common sentencing requirement mandated by the Larimer County Courts in Fort Collins for defendants convicted of sexual offenses. If you have been charged with a sex crime and you have contacted a top criminal defense lawyer, they will advise that you will have to pursue treatment if convicted. However, depending on your case, the charges against you could be dismissed – allowing you to avoid the possibility of intrusive and expensive treatment.
1. What is Sex Offender Treatment in Fort Collins?
Sex offender treatment is a sentencing requirement imposed on defendants convicted of a sex crime in Fort Collins. Treatment seeks to address the attitudes and behaviors that led to the defendant offending in the first place, and teach them empathy for the alleged victim. The more severe the sexual offense, the more intense the treatment program will be.
What tends to be true for all people who go through treatment – regardless of the intensity of the treatment – is that treatment is nothing short of intrusive. Nothing is private or “off limits” in treatment. It is also highly restrictive – as an example, people in treatment are often prohibited from seeing their own children.
2. When Does the Larimer County Court Sentence Defendants to Sex Offender Treatment?
The Larimer County Court sentences defendants to sex offender treatment whenever they are convicted of a sexual offense enumerated in C.R.S. 16-11.7-102. These offenses include, but are not limited to:
- Unlawful Sexual Contact, C.R.S. 18-3-404
- Indecent Exposure, C.R.S. 18-7-302
- Public Indecency, C.R.S. 18-7-301, if a second offense was committed within 5 years of the first conviction, or it is the defendant’s 3rd conviction
- Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6
- Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. 18-6-403
- Sexual Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-402
- Any attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit a sex crime
3. Can I Pick Any Treatment Provider in Loveland and Estes Park?
No, you cannot pick any treatment provider in Loveland or Estes Park. You must select a treatment provider approved by the Sex Offender Management Board / SOMB. Selecting a provider not approved by the SOMB means that the treatment you receive will not count as satisfactory completion of the requirement to pursue treatment. The consequences of failing to complete treatment are severe, and can include being sent back to the Colorado DOC or Larimer County Jail.
4. Charged with a Sex Crime? Talk to a Top Criminal Defense Lawyer Today
Have you been charged with a sex crime? Before you do anything else, talk to a top criminal defense lawyer about your case today. One of our first questions when we are retained to represent a client for sex offense charges is whether we can fight to have the charges dismissed outright. We have successfully represented dozens of clients – including several charged with sexual offenses – so dismissal is a top priority when possible. If dismissal is an option, you can then avoid treatment completely, as well as the numerous other penalties that come with conviction of a sexual offense. If not, we will then advocate for you fiercely throughout your case to secure the best possible plea bargain on your behalf. This will allow you to only pursue as much treatment as is necessary. Don’t wait to call us today so that we can help you protect your future.
Have you been charged with a sex crime? Be smart, and exercise your right to stay silent – never talk to the Fort Collins Police or the alleged victim about your case. Then call 970-658-0007 to discuss your charges and the possibility of required sex offender treatment with a top criminal defense lawyer today. Together, we can protect your future.
The location for the Larimer County Courthouse is 201 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. We’ll see you there!
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