San Miguel County sheriff Bill Masters spotted Vincent Wallace, a sexual assault suspect from southwest Colorado, near West Middle School in Colorado Springs on Monday but was unable to arrest Wallace before he fled on foot. Masters was passing through the Springs area and was asked by investigators in San Miguel to check a few spots where Wallace might be hiding. According to The Gazette, Masters “noticed Wallace standing outside a house near the school” and asked for some identification. The suspect went into the house to retrieve his identification and fled out a back window. Anyone with information regarding the suspect as been asked to call either the Colorado Springs Police Department or the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office.
Sexual assault is defined as a sexual action done to another against their will and is strictly prohibited by federal and state law. Colorado statues categorize sexual assault according to the following: degree of force used, age of the victim, and whether the act was consensual. A sexual assault suspect must prove that a given sexual act was consensual or that the alleged victim fabricated the events for an ulterior motive. If this is the case, the charges against a suspect may be reduced or dropped altogether.
Sexual assault charges are serious charges that have the potential to ruin a persons reputation and livelihood. Not every charge brought on someone in Colorado is true or factual. A skilled and experienced Colorado Springs defense attorney can help separate fact from fiction and find justice. If you or someone you know has been charged with sexual assault, you need a qualified Colorado defense lawyer to assist you through the legal process. Sarah Christensen has years of experience working on Colorado defense cases. For a free review and evaluation of your case, contact her offices today.
