JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS RAPE INDECENT LIBERTIES & SEXUAL ASSAULT DEFENSE

Kansas laws have several different types of crimes that are considered sexual assault. In Johnson County, Kansas and across the state, where unwanted sexual contact exists there is a place for criminal action. This can include:

• kissing
• fondling
• sexual touch, etc.

This does not require intercourse, and falls under sexual battery or sodomy. 

Kansas law qualifies rape as non-consensual intercourse. 

Many believe sexual assault is where there is no relationship between the parties (i.e. strangers); however, you must remain aware that you can be, any of the following, and be charged with sexual assault:

• boyfriend/girlfriend
• husband/wife
• dating
• relatives
• acquaintances
• friends
• co-workers, etc.

Kansas Sexual Assault Defenses
These are difficult charges to overcome and will take an emotional toll on you. There are defenses to these accusations, such as:

• consent
• lack of evidence (ex. no DNA)
• retaliation
• poor/lack of proper identification, etc.

Kansas Sexual Assault Penalties
In Johnson County, Kansas these charges are pursued aggressively and come with stiff penalties. If you are convicted, on your first charge or after numerous charges, you may be facing over 12 years and up  to over 13 years of prison time. In addition to fines and fees, you must also register, for the rest of your life, as a sex offender. 

We'd like to offer you an important piece of advise. If you are under investigation, been accused of, or formally charged with sexual assault, you should NOT:

• contact the alleged victim in this case 
• discuss this matter with anyone, besides your lawyer
• respond to any new/old conversations about the allegations (ex. dating sites, Facebook, etc.)
• solicit new relationships
• speak to law enforcement
• give electronics (ex. your phone, computer, camera, etc.) to anyone
• provide passwords to your social media, dating websites, email, phone, etc.

While you may know you are innocent of this crime, you cannot risk your rights and a quality defense. Don't do or say anything before speaking with an experienced Johnson County, Kansas attorney. Our office is here to defend you and preserve your good name. Call us NOW, for your free consultation, 913.602.7288. We offer payment plans.