SEX CRIMES

Missouri and Kansas Sex Crime Defense

We have defended clients accused of sex crimes in Jackson, Platte, Clay and Buchanan Counties.

Sex crimes are complex and difficult charges to fight and defend.  Only an attorney experienced in these types of cases can help you successfully defend yourself and protect your reputation, and your freedom.

A plea or conviction on these types of offenses (even misdemeanors!) can brand you for life as a sex offender.  Once you are listed as a sex offender, it is virtually impossible to get off that list.  Even though Missouri statutes say that you have a chance to get off the list, the Missouri Supreme Court has recently ruled that it doesn’t matter what the statute says.  The Supreme Court has determined that there is no way to remove your name from the list.

Don’t risk your life, freedom and reputation to an attorney who does not know the hurdles and hidden pitfalls in sex crimes cases. 

We handle all sex crimes cases, including child molestation, statutory rape, statutory sodomy, possession of child pornography, enticement of minors, rape, sodomy, sexual assault and deviant sexual assault. 

Bert Godding and the Godding Law Office knows how to handle these cases, and how to win them.  When looking for an attorney to handle sex crimes cases, ask him or her how many cases they have tried, and won.  I have won acquittals for innocent clients on charges of statutory sodomy, statutory rape, child molestation, forcible rape, sexual assault, and deviant sexual assault.

We have also gotten charges like these dismissed after intense investigation and pre-trial preparation, showing prosecutors that children can and do lie about allegations of sexual abuse.

We have also successfully defended clients on allegations of failure to register as a sex offender. 

With sentences for these crimes getting harsher every year, and the terrible consequences to one’s family and career from a mere accusation, you MUST have someone who is experienced in fighting and WINNING against these charges.

No matter what type of sex offense you are charged with, we will respect your dignity and work to protect your reputation. 

Did you know?  In addition to the harsh restrictions of sex offender registry, Missouri has created the Sexually Violent Predator Program.  Even after a person has served all of their sentence, Missouri is locking people away for life, for what they MIGHT do in the future!