Sex Crimes

Johnson County Sex Crimes Defense

Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC

In the past, sex crimes were narrowly defined. A sex crime meant non-consensual sexual contact: cases of rape, statutory rape, or sexual battery. Today, sex crimes encompass a much broader scope. Sex crimes include sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation of a child, lewd and lascivious behavior, online child pornography, and other internet sex crimes. With the complexity of sex offense charges, it is crucial to enlist the help of a skilled sex crimes defender. The experienced attorneys of Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC possess exceptional understanding in this area of the law. For focused, capable Olathe sex crimes defense lawyers, contact Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC today.

Higher Stakes and Increased Penalties

Today, the risks are much greater than jail time alone. A person convicted of a sex crime may face sex offender registration, involuntary commitment as a sexual predator, or mandatory compliance in giving DNA samples. Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC will work to protect your rights and your freedoms.

Sex Crimes Demand the Best Defense

The stakes have never been higher!  While it has always been important to hire an experienced attorney when facing a sex crime, those unfortunate enough to find themselves facing sex crimes in Kansas today need nothing but the best possible defense under the current state of the law.

Did you know that, beginning July 1st, 2006, the mandatory penalty for certain types of sex crimes is life in prison?  Did you know that other offenses mandate lifetime supervision by the Department of Corrections upon the defendant’s release from prison?  Did you know that virtually all convictions for sex offenses require a minimum of 10 years registration on the state-wide sex offender registry?  As you can see, the defense of those charged with sex crimes requires skilled, experienced attorneys who know the particular problems facing those charged with these types of offenses, who know the prosecutors handling these cases, and who know how to put forward the best possible defense.

Our Firm has the ability to effectively represent those charged with sex crimes, relying on our experience in this area through 30 years of practice within the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office.  Scott Toth alone represents 18 years of experience out of the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office, joining the Firm on December 1st, 2006, to provide our clients with one of the most experienced attorneys in the State of Kansas when it comes to crimes of a sexual nature.  Scott has tried more than 90 jury trials over the course of his career including: Murder, Rape, Child Molestation (Aggravated Indecent Liberties), Sexual Battery, Lewd and Lascivious behavior, and many more of Kansas’ most serious criminal offenses.  Additionally, as a Special Assistant to the Kansas Attorney General, Scott prosecuted sexual predator commitments arising out of Johnson County since 1996. 

Meticulous Defense against Scientific Evidence

The seasoned defense attorneys of Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC understand the scientific processes used to collect and process evidence against their clients. With the help of expert testimony and investigation, they can call into question the collection methods and analysis of DNA and serological technology. These lawyers may also scrutinize computer technology in cases where a client is charged with computer sex crimes. The Kansas criminal defense attorneys of Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC will raise all appropriate questions to expose weakness in the prosecution's case.

If you have been charged with a sex crime, trust your case to a knowledgeable, experienced defense lawyer. Contact the sex defense attorneys of Garretson, Webb & Toth, LLC today.