Olathe Jessica's Law Attorney
Have you been charged with a sex crime involving a minor? In 2006, the Kansas Legislature passed House Bill 2576, known as "Jessica's Law." Jessica's Law substantially enhances the penalties for sexual offenses involving minors. If you are charged or are being investigated for a sexual offense involving a minor, don't talk to law enforcement or volunteer DNA or other evidence until you speak with a lawyer.
Know your rights. Contact the Law Office of James M. Brun to schedule a free initial consultation. Call 913-826-6229
Aggravated Habitual Sexual Offenders
Under Jessica's Law, you are an aggravated habitual sexual offender if you have you have two or more convictions for any of the following sexually violent crimes:
- Rape
- Indecent liberties with a child
- Aggravated indecent liberties with a child
- Criminal sodomy
- Aggravated criminal sodomy
- Indecent solicitation of a child
- Aggravated indecent solicitation of a child
- Sexual exploitation of a child
- Aggravated sexual battery
- Aggravated incest
Your second conviction of any of these crimes results in a sentence of life in prison with no possibility of parole.
First-Time Offenders
If you are over the age of 18 and have a sex with someone under the age of 14, you can be sentenced for life, even if you have no prior history of sexual offenses. Someone over the age of 18 who is convicted of one of the below sexual offenses with a child under age 14 will be sentenced to life in prison, with a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of not less than 25 years:
- Aggravated trafficking
- Statutory rape
- Aggravated indecent liberties with a child
- Aggravated criminal sodomy
- Promoting prostitution
- Sexual exploitation of a child
A conviction for these crimes with a minor results in a sentence of life in prison with no possibility of parole.
Schedule an Appointment
I work with individuals throughout the Kansas City Metro area in cases related to rape and other sex crimes. Please call 913-826-6229 or contact my office to schedule your free initial consultation.
