WHAT IS THE PENALTY FOR SODOMY IN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS

Don't confuse sodomy charges with rape charges. They are two different sex crimes. Similar to most Kansas crimes, this crime is divided into to categories - sodomy and aggravated sodomy. The potential penalties are also separated as follows:

• Sodomy - can be either charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Where children are involved it will likely be a felony case. You can be facing anywhere from 6 months to 100 months (just over 8 years) in prison. If there are multiple charges the judge can require those to be served together or one-after-the-other;
• Aggravated Sodomy - is charged as a felony for which you may be facing up to 267 months (0ver 20 years) in prison. If there are multiple charges the judge can require those to be served together or one-after-the-other; 
• Off-Grid - depending on your age and the age of the alleged victim you may be charged with an off-grid crime. In Kansas that could mean you are facing up to life in prions; and
• Jessica's Law - like other sex crimes, if you are repeat offender, you may be facing life without the chance of parole if convicted of a new sex crimes.

Remember: You shouldn't wait to be formally charged before calling a lawyer, if you can avoid it. You may have defenses but you need legal assistance right away. You can read more about those HERE.

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