St. Louis Sex Crime Attorneys

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Sex Crime Cases We Handle

As soon as someone accuses you of a sex crime, you should call our firm to speak with a sex crimes attorney. We will use every resource available to investigate your case and build your defense. Sometimes, all we need to do is explain your side of the story to law enforcement; however, due to the serious nature of sex crimes, officers tend to make arrests first and ask questions later.

With experience as former prosecutors, our St. Louis sex crime attorneys know exactly how to negotiate with the other side to help you achieve your most favorable outcome for the following types of sex offenses:

• Child Molestation: Defined as engaging in sexual contact with a child under the age of 17, child molestation is one of the most serious sex crime charges a person can be accused of committing. This is always the case when a child is an alleged victim; you will need an aggressive defense lawyer to challenge such allegations.
• Child Pornography: Creating, possessing, selling, or distributing videos, photographs, or other material depicting minors in sexual situations may constitute the offense of child pornography. This may be charged at a state or federal level, with harsh penalties upon a conviction.
• Indecent Exposure: Generally considered a lesser sex crime, indecent exposure involves intentionally exposing one's genitals or breasts in public. Indecent exposure is generally charged as a misdemeanor and may be punishable by up to six months in jail.
• Internet Sex Crimes: When a sex crime involves the internet, there is a high probability that federal agencies may be involved. Such crimes may include child pornography, the distribution of obscene matter, and the solicitation of a minor.
• Prostitution: In Missouri, prostitution is a crime and is considered to be an act of engaging in sexual activity with another individual or allowing another person to engage in sexual activity in exchange for money or other forms of consideration. In addition, any individual who aids, solicits, abets, procures, or induces another person to commit prostitution could face the same penalties as those charged with prostitution.
• Rape: Rape may be defined as engaging in nonconsensual sexual intercourse with another person. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the alleged act and the age of the accused versus the age of the alleged victim, rape may be charged as a felony punishable by up to 7-15 years or life in prison.
• Sexual Abuse: Intentionally subjecting another person to sexual contact without that person's consent or against their will may be considered the crime of sexual abuse. This may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony under Missouri law, with serious penalties if a defendant is convicted.
• Sexual Misconduct: Charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the manner in which this offense is allegedly committed, sexual misconduct occurs when a person exposes one's genitals or engages in sexual acts in public.
• Statutory Sodomy: Statutory sodomy may be described as engaging in "deviate sexual intercourse" with a person who is aged 17 or younger. If the alleged victim is less than 14 years old, an adult accused of this offense may face 5 years to life in prison, depending on the circumstances.
• Statutory Rape: In Missouri, it is illegal for an adult to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor, even if the minor agrees to or initiates such an act. Minors are considered unable to give legal consent to sexual intercourse. Depending on the age of the offender and victim, statutory rape may be punishable by 5 years to life in prison.
• Sex Offender Registry: One of the most serious consequences of a sex crime conviction is mandatory registration as a sex offender – for life. This may be required if a person is convicted of such offenses as child molestation, statutory rape, promoting child pornography, or sexual contact with a student.

Contact The Hammer Law Firm, LLC today to get started on your defense with our St. Louis sex crime attorneys.