my sister was over 19 or 20 at the time and ahe is now atating that ahe doesnt remember any wrong doing from my dad

How can they have DNA from a case that was 12 years ago and was just brought up?

idk they took my sister to the hospital back then

My son is incarcerated in Colorado. His sentence is four-years-to-life. He'a been in for 1.5 years.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Colorado is one of the worst states for someone convicted of a felony sex offense. They have a mandatory maximum sentence of life. The only way to get out is to win an appeal, which is rare as hen's teeth. Or parole, which requires several years of SO treatment first.

Once there are charges, the state takes over and the prosecution may not be interested in your sister's recanted accusations. They are programmed to prosecute, just like a bulldog is bred to attack. Getting them to go against their nature is almost impossible.

The good news is that there are two very active groups in Colorado that are working hard for reform. One is Advocates for Change and the other is Coalition for Sex Offense Restoration. If you Google them, you can find further info about them. I encourage you to reach out to them. I'm personally acquainted with both groups and they're wonderful people to know.

Keep coming back here and the wonderful people here will help you and your family get through this nightmare.

do you think they would offer a plea bargain what donypu all think his expectes aentence to be like based on other people here experiences what other info can you all provide please wer desperate to try and help him the most we can

Yes, they will offer a plea bargain. Prosecutors would rather not have to go to trial, because it's more work for them. They will pile on extra charges to make the possibility of a long sentence seem as scary as it can be. They will then offer to reduce the charges, if the defendant will plead guilty and avoid a trial. However, it's still up to the judge how long the sentence is..

I have another son in prison in a different state...Iowa. He took a plea bargain, based on the prosecutor's prediction of ten years. However, the judge gave my son 20 years. At least Iowa doesn't have a mandatory life maximum. But, he will still be on lifetime parole, when he gets out.

what can we expect?
what do ypu all recomend to make an effort to have my dad oit of jail

To get him out of jail, you'll likely have to pay bail in cash, unless the judge sets it as non-cash. You'll need to contact a bail bondsman, complete paperwork, put up something valuable as collateral, and pass a credit check. If the bondsman agrees to work with you, they will put up 90 percent of the bail and you'll have.to pay the rest in cash. My Iowa son's bail was $10,000, so I got him out for $1000. My Colorado son's bail was $50,000, so I got him out for $5000 cash.

Make sure your dad signs a power of attorney form, so that one of you family members can get access to his finances, important documents, etc. You should call the jail to ask how to get the form to your dad for his signature and then get it back, after it's signed.

If you do get him out, make sure to get him a valid passport, in case he doesn't have one. If he gets an attorney, even a public defender, have him mail a letter to the attorney, giving permission for the attorney to discuss the case with you or whomever he trusts to handle his affairs. Believe me, these two steps are crucial! Your dad is very fortunate he has someone on the outside who can help and support him.

You need support, too. Don't neglect yourself. You need to be strong and healthy to help your dad.

I wish I could reach through cyberspace and give you a big hug. You WILL get through this.

thank you so much Honestwitness Thank you so much

Have your sister contact an attorney about her rights. The DA will do anything to secure a conviction and will intimidate, lie and whatever else they seem necessary to convince a witness to say what they want at trial.

I agree with ThoughtAsWeak. The laws will go retroactive to snare him any way. It is no longer in your sisters hands, it is now in the hands of the state and hopefully a competent "public defender" or hired lawyer. At any rate make sure his attorney handles matters in his "best interest" and not that of the D.A.. Don't settle for a plea that is not in his "best interest" and if possible find out for sure that the DNA is not someone else's like a former boyfriend. Good Luck and well wishes. :)