Sex Crimes Attorney in Englewood, Colorado

What are the biggest challenges you face in CO sex crime cases?

More In This Category

View Transcript

the biggest challenges in defending a

sex crime case

are how publicity and the public views

these they’re prosecuted by taglines

these days the metoo movement made sex

crimes very difficult to defend juries

had a certain attitude looking at them

and taking the case apart involves more

than just a tagline prosecution has

taglines and logos and whatnot it’s easy

for them to prosecute these cases and

it’s difficult to defend should a case

go to a jury it’s very difficult to find

or to to do jury selection because

jurors tend to have a lot of

pre-existing Notions about why a person

finds themselves in court charged with a

sex crime and that’s my job is to tell

the story that just because they’re in

court doesn’t mean they’re guilty

Denver, CO criminal defense attorney David Lindsey discusses the biggest challenges faced in CO sex crime cases. He explains that defending a sex crime case presents significant challenges, particularly in the context of public perception and media influence. These cases are often sensationalized, and public attitudes shaped by movements like #MeToo can make it difficult to mount a successful defense. Prosecutions tend to rely on catchy taglines and imagery, which can be powerful tools in influencing public opinion. However, dismantling a case requires going beyond these surface-level narratives. Prosecutors have the advantage of leveraging these taglines and logos, making it challenging to mount a robust defense. Furthermore, jury selection becomes a complex task, as potential jurors often come with preconceived notions about individuals accused of sex crimes. As a defense attorney, my role is to counter these biases and emphasize that being in court does not equate to guilt. It is essential to present a comprehensive narrative that provides a fair and accurate representation of the accused.

More Videos From This Lawyer