As any good lawyer will answer any question, "it depends." But, the simplest answer is 17 years old. In Colorado, a 17-year-old can consent to sexual activity of any kind with a person of any age. But, there are exceptions.
A 17-year-old cannot consent to sex with a parent, teacher, coach, babysitter, pastor, or anyone else that is in a Position of Trust with the 17-year-old (CRS §, 18-3-405.3). Position of trust is a broad definition and generally applies to any person that acts as a trusted adult to the child or anyone that the parents would think of as a trusted adult. If there is a position of trust, the age of consent is 18 years. Sex with a person under 18 in a position of trust is charged as sexual assault on a child, a class 3 felony with lifetime supervision on probation, parole, or prison, sex offender treatment, and sex offender registration. CRS §18-3-405.3(3)
A person 15 - 17 years of age cannot consent to sex with a person 10 years or more older than them. Sex under these circumstances is charged as Sexual Assault or statutory rape. It is only a class 1 misdemeanor, but penalties include sex offender registration, sex offender treatment, and a possible 2-year jail sentence. CRS §18-3-402(1)(e)
A person under 15 years of age cannot consent to sex or any sexual contact with a person 4 years or more than them. Sex under these circumstances is charged as Sexual Assault on a Child or Sexual Assault. It is a class 4 felony, with penalties including sex offender registration, sex offender treatment, and a possible prison sentence. CRS §18-3-405 (for any sexual contact), CRS § 18-3-402(1)(d) (for sex)
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Consent must be voluntary and not given through threat or application or force. Consent may be found invalid if the person is intoxicated or otherwise impaired or unconscious.
If you have any reason to believe someone is accusing you of a Colorado sex crime, you need to immediately contact an experienced, qualified Colorado sex crime defense lawyer. Call me to discuss your case and representation.
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