How Sexual Assault Cases Are Investigated in CO | Boulder Criminal Defense Lawyer Podcast Ep. 4

A sexual assault accusation can upend your life before a single charge is filed. The way evidence is collected, the timeline of the allegation, and what you say or do in the hours after an accusation can determine everything about how your case unfolds. In this episode, Janene McCabe walks through exactly how sexual assault cases are investigated and what a defense attorney does to fight back. Episode 4 covers how police investigate sexual assault allegations, what evidence is collected and when, how defense attorneys challenge accusations and evaluate digital evidence and timelines, what to avoid doing immediately after an accusation, how credibility and inconsistencies shape a case, and what factors determine the length of a sexual assault trial including the role of expert witnesses and pre-trial motions. Janene McCabe is a Boulder-based criminal defense attorney and courtroom litigator who has taken nearly 100 cases to trial across municipal, county, and district courts in Colorado. She breaks down the criminal justice system in plain language so that anyone facing charges or an investigation knows exactly what to do and what not to do. If you need legal help or want to learn more about how Janene McCabe can assist you, visit our practice areas page: https://www.mccabe-law.net/practice/ TIMESTAMPS  0:00 Intro 0:14 Welcome and episode overview 0:57 How police investigate sexual assault allegations 1:48 What evidence is typically collected and when 2:19 How investigation mistakes create legal challenges 2:47 How defense attorneys challenge sexual assault accusations 3:32 How a criminal defense attorney fights a sexual assault accusation 4:12 What to avoid doing immediately after an accusation 4:56 How defense teams evaluate statements, timelines, and digital evidence 5:26 What is the best defense in a sexual assault case 5:51 The role credibility and inconsistencies play in these cases 6:20 How long does a sexual assault trial actually take 6:37 What factors determine whether a trial lasts days or weeks 7:17 How expert witnesses and pre-trial motions affect trial timelines LINKS  If you are facing a sexual assault accusation or any criminal charge, visit our practice areas page to learn how Janene McCabe can help: https://www.mccabe-law.net/practice/   Website: https://www.mccabe-law.net/   Sexual Assault: https://www.mccabe-law.net/practice/sexual-assault/  Connect with McCabe Law: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccabelawfirm/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janenemccabelaw/   TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/janenemccabelaw/   X: https://x.com/mccabelawfirm_   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mccabelawfirm/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mccabelawfirm   #SexualAssaultDefense #CriminalDefense #BoulderCriminalLawyer #ColoradoLaw #KnowYourRights #CriminalLaw #FalseAccusations KEYWORDS  sexual assault defense attorney Boulder, how sexual assault cases are investigated, sexual assault accusation what to do, DNA evidence criminal defense, pretextual phone call police, consent defense sexual assault, Boulder criminal lawyer podcast, Janene McCabe attorney, Colorado criminal law, sexual assault trial length If this episode helped you understand how sexual assault cases are built and defended, subscribe so you never miss an episode. Every week we break down the criminal justice process in plain language so you always know your rights. ABOUT THE SHOW  The Boulder Criminal Defense Lawyer Podcast with Janene McCabe breaks down the criminal justice system in plain, honest language. Hosted by Alina Nicole, each episode covers the questions people have but rarely know where to ask, from what defense attorneys actually do to how cases are investigated, built, and fought in court.