Legally Reviewed by Shazam Kianpour on June 22, 2026
Sex crimes charges come in an enormous variety of different labels and names. They all have one thing in common: the potential to turn your life upside down and threaten your future, your career, your family, and your reputation. Even an accusation can damage your relationships, your employment, and your standing in the community long before any verdict is reached.
At Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C., our Denver sex crimes lawyers defend clients against the full range of state and federal sexual offense charges. With more than 22 years of criminal defense experience, a dual prosecution and defense background, and over 10,000 criminal cases handled across the Denver area, we know how Colorado prosecutors build these cases, where they can be challenged, and how to give you a real defense at every stage.
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Accused, under investigation, or contacted by police about a sex offense? Statements made before counsel arrives often become the strongest evidence the prosecution has. Talk to a defense lawyer first.
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The penalties for sex crimes charges in Colorado are severe and include:
So what should you do? Make sure you find an experienced criminal defense lawyer focused all day long on how to beat sex crimes charges. Your life as you know it is on the line and you can afford nothing less than the full dedication of your attorney.
At Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C., we defend clients against all types of sexual offense charges throughout Colorado, ranging from public indecency and sexting charges to sexual assault and other serious felony sex offenses. Our office is located in Capitol Hill, just blocks from the Denver District Court at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse, and we handle cases in Denver County, Arapahoe County, Jefferson County, Adams County, Douglas County, and across the Front Range. We aren’t just lawyers; we are your team and your strongest supporters. We know how to help you fight for the justice you deserve.
Most importantly, when you put a lawyer from our firm on your side, your lawyer will talk with you, not at you.
The lawyers of the Denver law firm of Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C. provide aggressive criminal defense representation to people charged with all kinds of sex crimes, including:
Many people accused of sex crimes are charged and convicted because their anxiety over the charges and the police interrogation tactics compel them to make statements and admissions that help prosecutors later. They may think that by cooperating they are protecting themselves, when really they are only providing more evidence for a conviction.
We can step in early and “get between” you and police and prosecutors, protecting your rights and preventing early misguided guilty pleas and other techniques meant to get you to cooperate in your own conviction. A good trial attorney needs to know how to portray his clients well, because juries are generally very unsympathetic with sex crime defendants. We have handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor sex assault and sex crime cases and have a long record of success.
If you have been charged with a sex crime in Colorado or have questions regarding getting removed from the sex offender registry, we can help you protect your rights. Under Colorado law (CRS 16-22-113), people who meet specific eligibility requirements can petition the court to discontinue registration, and the Colorado Judicial Branch’s self-help page on discontinuing sex offender registration outlines the process and forms involved. We will be there for you even when everyone else is against you.
People charged with sex crimes often face ridicule from the public and their families. Just being accused of sexual assault can cost them their job, their friends, and their family relationships. We are sensitive to the public perception and take the utmost care to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
If you face criminal charges in the Denver area, contact a Denver sex crimes lawyer at Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C. With more than 22 years of criminal defense experience and over 10,000 cases handled, our team knows how to protect your rights, your reputation, and your future at every stage of the case.
We offer free initial consultations, take calls 24 hours a day, and offer same-day appointments and immediate jail visits. We charge affordable rates, offer payment plans, and accept credit cards. Reach out through our contact form to schedule your free consultation, and we will move quickly to protect what matters most.
Colorado’s criminal statute of limitations for sex offenses is complex and depends on the specific charge. Misdemeanor sex offenses (such as misdemeanor sexual contact) generally must be filed within 18 months of the alleged offense. Felony unlawful sexual contact carries a 10-year deadline. Felony sexual assault under CRS 18-3-402 generally has a 20-year filing window, but there is no time limit if DNA evidence identifies the suspect and the offense was reported to law enforcement within 20 years, or if the alleged victim was 14 years old or younger at the time of the offense. Failure to register as a sex offender carries an 18-month deadline if the underlying offense was a misdemeanor and a three-year deadline if it was a felony. Note that Senate Bill 21-073 changed the CIVIL statute of limitations for sexual misconduct claims (removing the prior six-year limit for civil lawsuits) but did not eliminate the criminal deadlines described above.
Many sex crime convictions in Colorado trigger mandatory sex offender registration under the Colorado Sex Offender Registration Act. Registration requirements, duration, and public-disclosure status vary based on the specific offense, the classification (misdemeanor vs. felony), and the offender’s prior record. Under CRS 16-22-113, certain offenders can petition the court to discontinue registration after a specified waiting period. Avoiding the underlying conviction is almost always preferable to seeking removal later.
Invoke your right to remain silent and ask for a lawyer before answering any questions, even informal ones. Many sex crime convictions are built on statements the accused made before counsel arrived, including statements made during “just a conversation” with investigators. Do not agree to a polygraph, controlled phone call with the alleged accuser, or any forensic interview without an attorney present. Even denials and explanations can be twisted into admissions when isolated in a transcript.
False allegations of sexual misconduct sometimes arise during divorce proceedings or contested custody cases, where one party seeks an advantage. These cases require fast action to preserve text messages, emails, social media, witness statements, and timeline evidence that can demonstrate motive or contradict the accuser’s account. A defense attorney can also coordinate with your family law attorney to address protection-order petitions and custody implications without making statements that hurt the criminal defense.
Yes, in the right circumstances. Common paths include challenging consent, identity, or capacity; suppressing evidence obtained through Fourth Amendment violations or interrogation rights violations; exposing credibility problems with the accuser or witness testimony; negotiating reduced charges that avoid sex-offender registration; and pretrial diversion in certain low-level cases. Whether any of these is realistic depends entirely on the facts of the case and how early defense counsel becomes involved.
Sex crime defense fees vary based on the charge level, the complexity of the case, and whether the case goes to trial. Misdemeanor sex offense representation typically runs from a few thousand dollars for a plea-based resolution to higher amounts for cases that go to trial. Felony sex offense cases, particularly those involving forensic experts, child witness testimony, or multi-count indictments, can run substantially higher. At Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C., we offer free initial consultations so you can understand your options and our fee structure before you commit, and we offer payment plans for clients who need them.
