Denver, CO criminal defense attorney David Lindsey tells the story of a memorable CO sex crime case he handled. He explains that I had the opportunity to handle a sex crime case involving a young man in his mid-20s who had autism. The case unfolded when he engaged in an online conversation with an individual he believed to be interested in a relationship. However, it turned out that the person on the other end was an undercover Homeland Security officer. Through our diligent efforts, we were able to demonstrate to the court and the prosecution that this individual was entrapped by the officer. The officer had manipulated the situation by suggesting a relationship in exchange for involvement with her underage daughters.

The federal government pursued charges against my client, seeking a sentence of 25 years. However, we reached a resolution through a guilty plea. As a result, my client received probation instead of a lengthy prison sentence. At the sentencing hearing, the government pushed for the 25-year term, while we advocated for probation. In the end, the judge agreed with our position and granted my client probation, recognizing the unique circumstances of the case.