Criminal Defense Lawyer in Johnson County and the Kansas City Area.
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- The right to remain silent
- The right to talk to an attorney
- The right to an aggressive defense
- The right to trial by jury
- The right to have witnesses in your defense
- The right to confront any witnesses against you
- The right to hear and challenge the case against you
- The right to appeal
At the Law Office of Jerry Wallentine, I protect your rights in Kansas and Missouri courts. E-mail me now or call (913) 901-7017.
If you have been accused of rape, you need a zealous criminal defense lawyer who will fight for you! Call (913) 901-7017 to speak with an experienced attorney about your case. Call Anytime 24/7
The following is the Kansas Statute for Rape.
21-3502. Rape. (a) Rape is: (1) Sexual intercourse with a person who does not consent to the sexual intercourse, under any of the following circumstances:
(A) When the victim is overcome by force or fear;
(B) when the victim is unconscious or physically powerless; or
(C) when the victim is incapable of giving consent because of mental deficiency or disease, or when the victim is incapable of giving consent because of the effect of any alcoholic liquor, narcotic, drug or other substance, which condition was known by the offender or was reasonably apparent to the offender;
(2) sexual intercourse with a child who is under 14 years of age;
(3) sexual intercourse with a victim when the victim's consent was obtained through a knowing misrepresentation made by the offender that the sexual intercourse was a medically or therapeutically necessary procedure; or
(4) sexual intercourse with a victim when the victim's consent was obtained through a knowing misrepresentation made by the offender that the sexual intercourse was a legally required procedure within the scope of the offender's authority.
(b) It shall be a defense to a prosecution of rape under subsection (a)(2) that the child was married to the accused at the time of the offense.
(c) Except as provided further, rape as described in subsection (a)(1) or (2) is a severity level 1, person felony. Rape as described in subsection (a)(2), when the offender is 18 years of age or older, is an off-grid person felony. Rape as described in subsection (a)(3) or (4) is a severity level 2, person felony.
History: L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3502; L. 1978, ch. 120, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 109, § 2; L. 1993, ch. 253, § 1; L. 1993, ch. 253, § 2; L. 1996, ch. 258, § 3; L. 2006, ch. 212, § 8; July 1.
Frequently asked questions regarding criminal defense.
My philosophy is to prepare every case as if it will go to jury trial-not rush to plea bargain. This thorough preparation puts me in a better position whether I advocate for you in negotiation or take your case before a jury. When you are looking for a zealous advocate in Missouri or Kansas criminal court, contact my Johnson County law office now for help. Please call an experienced criminal defense lawyer at (913) 901-7017 to discuss your legal case. I am a trial attorney who is dedicated to protecting your rights. I have represented and helped hundreds of clients for various felony and misdemeanor charges.
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