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Kentucky Sex Crime Lawyers
Defending Against All Kentucky Sex Crime Charges & Federal Sex Crimes Nationwide
Being accused of a sex crime is a frightening, embarrassing, and potentially devastating experience. Even the mere accusation of such a crime, without ever having a chance to defend yourself, can lead to reputational loss, family distress, isolation, and public humiliation.
In cases involving sexual offense allegations, you need a skilled sex offense attorney who understands the high stakes and knows how to protect your reputation, future, and freedom through a strong defense.
At Butler & Associates, you can turn to an experienced team dedicated to defending clients in the state and federal criminal justice systems. Attorney William Butler is a respected trial lawyer with 35+ years of practice fighting on behalf of clients, whether through negotiations with prosecutors or before a judge and jury.
His trial experience gives you an advantage with prosecutors; they know Mr. Butler has the skills to fight them in court, which can lead to more favorable negotiations. If you have been accused of, arrested for, or charged with any sexually related offense, we strongly urge you to seek competent legal advice and guidance in a confidential consultation at our firm.
Our firm defends individuals against sex crimes in Louisville, Lexington, Jefferson County, Fayette County, Franklin County, Daviess County, and across Kentucky. We also defend clients nationwide in federal sex crime charges.
Book an appointment with a Kentucky sex crime attorney by calling us at 502-582-2020 or emailing a team member via our contact form. For more information, please see his Case Results and Testimonials.
Sex Crime Cases in Kentucky
Kentucky sex offenses include a myriad of criminal sexual behaviors, including the following:
- Rape, date rape, statutory rape
- Sexual assault/abuse
- Indecent exposure
- Solicitation of a minor
- Voyeurism
- Pornography
- Child pornography
- Human trafficking
- Incest
- Prostitution and solicitation
The most serious sex crimes involve those committed against children or physical injury against the alleged victim.
Most sexual abuse or assault crimes are prosecuted as felonies. Lesser offenses, such as indecent exposure, are misdemeanors. The penalties for a sex offense conviction can be severe and life-changing, from years in prison to mandatory sex offender registration. Local prosecutors decide whether a felony or misdemeanor charge is more appropriate under the particular circumstances.
Our attorney, if contacted early enough during an investigation, may be able to minimize the charges that you face. Each statute provides for different crimes, definitions, punishments, and guidelines. Our attorneys are well-versed in Kentucky and federal Law and can help you evaluate your situation.
Defenses are available in sex offense arrests and charges, but it is essential to act quickly. This allows evidence to be gathered and evaluated and witnesses to be questioned soon after the event.
Sex Offense Charge Defense
Why Choose Butler & Associates?
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"He Never Refused a Phone Call"
When the case could not be resolved without a jail sentence, he went to trial. I was not convicted. As a result, I did not miss the first 10 years of my infant daughter’s life.
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William Butler Jr. is awesome. He always answered my questions and never promised or said something if he wasn’t sure that it was going to happen.
Rape in Kentucky is defined under the Kentucky Revised Statutes. According to Section 510.040, rape in the first degree occurs when a person engages in sexual intercourse with another person by forcible compulsion; or when the other person is incapable of consent because they are physically helpless or less than 12 years old.
“Date rape,” while not a legal term, describes situations where a person is sexually assaulted by someone they know, often during a social event. Consent must be freely given; being in a dating relationship or previous sexual activity does not imply consent.
Statutory rape refers to sexual activities involving someone below the age of consent. In Kentucky, the age of consent is 16. If an adult (someone 18 or older) has sex with a minor who is under 16, they can be charged with statutory rape.
Sexual abuse and sexual misconduct in Kentucky cover a broad range of non-consensual sexual activities. According to Kentucky law, sexual abuse in the first degree, as defined in section 510.110, occurs when a person subjects another person to sexual contact by forcible compulsion or when the other person is incapable of consent because they are physically helpless.
Sexual misconduct, as per section 510.120, involves having sexual intercourse or engaging in deviant sexual intercourse without the other person’s consent.
The sex offender registry in Kentucky is a public database maintained by the Kentucky State Police. Many sex crime convictions require mandatory registration. The intention of this registry is to provide the public with information about registered sex offenders in the state.
The length of time you may be required to remain on the registry depends on the nature of your offense and its specific circumstances. Some registrants must register for a lifetime, while others may be required to register for 20 years.
When ordered to register as a sex offender in Kentucky, individuals must provide accurate and complete information. Providing false, misleading, or incomplete information can lead to a Class D felony.
False allegations of sex crimes can profoundly impact both the accused and the legal proceedings. Once an allegation is made, your reputation can be severely damaged, even if false. This can lead to loss of employment, strained relationships, and societal ostracism. It can also result in wrongful convictions.
In accusations of child sex abuse, the stigma attached to such accusations can be devastating and long-lasting. In addition, child testimonies can sometimes be unreliable due to their vulnerability to suggestion, misunderstanding of events, or manipulation by adults.
While all sexual misconduct allegations are grave, if you have been accused of those involving minors, it is even more essential to engage the services of an experienced sex crime defender.
Victimless Nonviolent Sex Offenses
These crimes generally lack a direct victim, such as prostitution, solicitation, indecent exposure, and illegally possessing pornography. Penalties can be severe, such as in cases of soliciting a minor over the internet or child pornography possession; these can be felonies punishable by jail or prison time and mandatory sex offender registration. Other victimless crimes are less severe and punishable by fines and probation instead of incarceration.
Put Butler & Associates on Your Side
Sex crimes are among the most severe criminal charges you can face. Ensure you have experienced legal representation from a skilled trial lawyer. At our firm, you can work with a team that focuses its entire practice on criminal defense and has a strong track record of successful results in state and federal courts.
Contact us at 502-582-2020 today. For more information, please see our Case Results and Testimonials.
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Over 35 Years of Experience
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William M. Butler is equally confident at the negotiating table and in the courtroom and is prepared to do what is best for your case.