Juvenile Arrested For Sex Crime
Unique situations such as juveniles being arrested for sex crimes causes there to be many questions to ask about the future of the juvenile that has been accused. Most often, if there has been an arrest for a sex crime, then the concern falls to whether or not the juvenile will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of their life. It can be dependent on the crime and the judge that hears your case when you are on trial.
Types of Sex Crimes
According to Kansas Legal Services, sex offenses include “Rape, Indecent Liberties, Aggravated Indecent Liberties, Criminal Sodomy, Aggravated Criminal Sodomy, Indecent Solicitation of a Child, Aggravated Indecent Solicitation of a Child, Lewd and Lascivious Behavior, and Unlawful Voluntary Sexual Relations, among others.”
Age Matters
Every state has set aside an age that allows for the consent of any sexual activity. For the state of Kansas, the age of consent is 16. If a juvenile participates or engages in sexual activity with someone that is 15 or younger than the age of 15, then they will be charged with a crime.
To further the reach of the law, if someone participates in any sexual activity with someone that is 13 or younger, the penalty of the law is much harsher. The law makes no allowances for those in a mutual relationship and with consensual sexual activity. The law also makes no allowances for a misrepresentation of the 13 year old’s age (or younger) from the child themselves or because you thought they were older.
The only thing that matters is that a serious crime has been committed in the eyes of the law.
Sex Offender List
The judge can order that you register as a sex offender if you are arrested for a sex crime. This can either be in a public registration or a private registration. The judge can also limit the time you are on the sex offender or list or make your listing permanent.
Contact A Legal Representative
If you or someone you know is a juvenile that has been arrested for a sex crime, choose to have an experience attorney on your side giving you the best representation possible. Contact Morrison Law Firm today online or by calling our office at (913) 780-6666.
