Denver, CO criminal defense attorney David Lindsey discusses the biggest challenges faced in CO sex crime cases. He explains that one of the greatest challenges in defending a sex crime case lies in public perception and the influence of publicity. These cases are often prosecuted with simple taglines or slogans that resonate with jurors, making them difficult to defend. The impact of the #MeToo movement, in particular, shapes how juries approach such allegations, often creating preconceived notions before the evidence is even presented.

He emphasizes that breaking down the prosecution’s narrative requires far more than countering a tagline. Jury selection itself is especially challenging, as many jurors come in with strong pre-existing beliefs about why someone might be charged with a sex crime. His role, he stresses, is to tell the client’s story in a way that demonstrates that being accused and brought to court does not automatically equate to guilt.