Sex Crime Accusations? You Need To Hire An Experienced Kansas City Criminal Defense Lawyer! Hiring a qualified, experienced defense attorney as soon as possible is the most critical step anyone accused of a sex offense in Kansas City can take. If you have reason to believe that you are, or will be, the suspect in a sex crime investigation, do not hesitate to contact a lawyer immediately. Investigation of any of the sexual offenses listed below will begin when police receive a report of a sex crime. These reports typically occur when a victim or witness calls the police or when persons believing there may be sexual offenses taking place make a report.
Possession of pornography Child pornography Human trafficking Exploitation of a Child Sexual Assault Rape
Date Rape Statutory Rape Sexual Battery Lewd and Lascivious Behavior Indecent Liberties w/ a Child Prostitution
Because the stakes are so high there is no decision more crucial to your future than which sex crime defense lawyer to hire. Ask the right questions. Make a 2-column list with “Experience” and “Resources” for each attorney you talk to. Under experience, write down the following questions:
How long have you practiced in this jurisdiction? How many sex crime cases have you handled? What types of motions have you litigated in sex offense cases? How many cases similar to mine have you litigated? How much trial experience do you have in sex crime cases?
Under the “Resources” column, write the following questions:
How and when do you prepare for trial in similar sex crimes cases? Do you have relationships with the local authorities? Do you have relationships with the prosecution? Do you have ample legal staff? Do you work with an independent investigator? What qualified experts do you work with? Are you willing and qualified to take an appeal?