Sex Crimes
Sex Crime Defense Lawyers in Des Moines
The biggest focus in a sex crime case is not on the crime but on the punishment. With any sex crime conviction, there is the potential for sex offender registration: a devastating penalty that can affect you for the rest of your life.
When you face sex charges, you could give up substantial rights if you don't contact an attorney as soon as possible. At the law firm of Kragnes & Associates in Des Moines, Iowa, we offer a free case evaluation to discuss the charges and possible defenses in your case. You should never discuss the case with anyone but your lawyer.
Sex Offender Registration and Sex Crimes
Sex offender registration was intended to protect society from the truly dangerous. However, today these draconian requirements affect many people who are not dangerous. For a stupid act such as flashing someone, you could be charged with indecent exposure and subject to 10 years of sex offender registration.
If you are subject to sex offender registration, your name will be listed on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. You will have to notify police whenever you move − and they in turn will notify your neighbors. In addition, depending on the sex crime you charged with and convicted of, you will be subject to the 2,000-foot rule, which means that you can't live within 2,000 feet of a school, daycare center or numerous other places where children may congregate. In effect, this rule means that sex offenders can no longer live in many cities.
Sex Crimes Convictions Subject to Registration
In Iowa, almost all sex offenses are subject to sex offender registration, including:
- Sexual assault
- Rape
- Indecent contact with a child
- Indecent exposure
- Lewd or lascivious acts
- Child pornography
Solicitation and prostitution charges will not result in registration, but can still result in considerable embarrassment.
Defenses in a Sex Crime Case
Many sex crime charges are based on he-said, she-said evidence. While the police will conduct an investigation of the accusations, it's important to have your own independent investigation. Too often, the police are focused on convicting you, and not on finding all relative evidence that could point to your innocence.
Our lawyers will investigate all people involved in the case and fight to ensure that you receive the presumption of innocence that you deserve. Success in the defense against sex crime charges is based largely on your lawyer's preparation and devotion to your case.
Free Initial Attorney Consultation
To discuss your sex crime case with one of our lawyers, call (866) 409-0221 toll free or fill out the contact form on this site. We serve clients in Des Moines and throughout Iowa.
