Rape Defense Lawyers in Kansas City
Serving Missouri and Kansas ● Because Experience Counts
A conviction for rape is sure to lead to a sentence of years in prison. Anyone facing rape charges would be well advised to contact an attorney who will aggressively defend them against these serious charges.
But make sure you choose your attorney wisely. The next decade of your life may hang in the balance! Find someone with experience, with a reputation you can trust. Learn about their background and meet any lawyer face–to–face before you decide to hire.
Cornwell & Scherff ● Se Habla Español!
Call 913-254-7600 or contact us online.
Attorney Carl E. Cornwell has over 30 years of experience in criminal law. He has taken over 250 criminal cases to a jury trial and represented thousands of defendants. He is well–known for having handled some of the region's most high profile cases.
Joining him is attorney Dionne Scherff. Ms. Scherff has over 15 years of experience, many of those years spent as a prosecutor. She understands the criminal justice system from the inside out – and can often anticipate the mind, motives and tactics of your opposition.
"Date Rape" Defense: Being Accused Doesn't Make You Guilty
Just because someone says "we had sex and I didn't want to," it doesn't necessarily mean that a rape occurred. Alcohol is often involved, and sometimes people consent to doing things they don't want to do. Sometimes, "victims" are looking for a drastic way to excuse making a decision they later regret.
Rape and Sexual Assault Charges
In cases of more severe rape, defense must focus on reducing the penalties or looking for a way to beat the charges. It seems impossible – but even in rape we still see cases of mistaken identity. We conduct a full investigation, examining injuries, DNA, psychological profiles of the defendant and victim, as well as reviewing any security videos available.
If you have been charged with rape, the defense attorneys at Cornwell & Scherff will provide experienced, knowledgeable, aggressive defense. Call 913-254-7600 or contact us online to schedule an appointment.
