On behalf of Kelly, Symonds & Reed, LLC | Apr 2, 2019 | Sex Crimes
Based on some high-profile court cases involving sexual offenses, the law on the federal and state levels has changed when it comes to the punishment of sexual offenders. You may have heard of laws such as Megan’s Law or The Adam Walsh Child Protection and...
On behalf of Kelly, Symonds & Reed, LLC | Jan 25, 2019 | Sex Crimes
Any sexual offense accusations you might face in Missouri have the potential to result in long-lasting consequences. You might find that a conviction of a sex crime could even persist to trouble you for your whole life. These kinds of convictions also tend to have an...
On behalf of Kelly, Symonds & Reed, LLC | Nov 13, 2018 | Sex Crimes
If you or someone you know in Missouri has been arrested for and charged with a sex crime, you will no doubt want to learn as much as you can about the charges and any potential consequences associated with a conviction should that happen. One of the penalties of a...
On behalf of Kelly, Symonds & Reed, LLC | Oct 24, 2018 | Sex Crimes
You may be surprised to find out that not all sexual predators behind bars are guilty of committing a crime. In fact, there are a number of people who have been released from prison after spending years, sometimes decades, behind bars for a rape or sexual crime they...
On behalf of Kelly, Symonds & Reed, LLC | Apr 21, 2017 | Sex Crimes
Following several sex crime charges against a Kansas City teacher, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has set up a dedicated hotline to collect information about any other potential crimes the man may have committed. According to police reports, teacher in...
On behalf of Kelly, Symonds & Reed, LLC | Feb 8, 2017 | Sex Crimes
Facing sex offense charges is a complex and dangerous situation that should never be taken lightly. There are many kinds of convictions that can limit your behavior and rights after the fact, but sex offenses are some of the most egregious. Usually, this is because...
On behalf of Kelly, Symonds & Reed, LLC | Dec 16, 2016 | Sex Crimes
Sex crimes can seem like something that only happen somewhere else, separated from us on the other side of an invisible wall, or in an episode of reality T.V. Unfortunately, sex crimes happen every day, all throughout the country. A Kansas City man has been charged...
On behalf of Kelly, Symonds & Reed, LLC | Oct 20, 2016 | Sex Crimes
People sometimes feel like the Internet provides a layer of protection. They’ll say and do things on social media that they may never do in real life. However, it’s very important to remember that what is said and done online is still very real, and it can...
On behalf of Kelly, Symonds & Reed, LLC | Aug 12, 2016 | Sex Crimes
Texting is a very common way to communicate with friends and family members. It is possible to send videos and pictures via text messages. You might be tempted to send sexually explicit pictures via text message, but doing so might end up being a criminal act. If you...
On behalf of Kelly, Symonds & Reed, LLC | Jun 30, 2016 | Sex Crimes
An early education teacher who worked with special needs students is being accused of statutory rape. The man, who also coached football and track, is said to have had sexual contact with a 16-year-old female. The investigation began on June 24. It is still considered...
