Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Re: midomeanor sex assult

You can be charged with both. But on the statutory rape charge, you have a defense if you reasonably believed the girl was 18. If you are under 25, it is not statutory rape at all. I believe you also have a defense to the contributing charge if you did not actively encourage her to drink, assuming you have no supervisory relationship to the girl. You have no affirmative duty to stop her from drinking.

For example, if the reason you met her for the first time is that you are a camp counselor and she reported to camp, you're guilty. If you met her for the first time in the park, you're okay.

Good luck.

Re: midomeanor sex assult

yes, there are lots of problems with this. The good news is that she is at least 15, if not you have limited defenses other than she is lying. Over 15, you can defend with reasonably thought she was 18.

Your age is important. As well as your position of trust to her. If you are a coach, teacher, priest, babysitter, then we are looking at a very serious felony.

The alcohol is another issue. Yes, contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a felony that is possible depending on various factors.

Best if no one finds out, and you stop seeing her immediately.

By the way, sex statutes vary greatly by state, so beware. My statements are only for Colorado.