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State of Missouri v. Timothy Patrick O'Brien
Date: 06-06-2026
Case Number: 2316-CR01890
Judge: James F. Kanatzar
Court: Circuit Court, Jackson County, Missouri
Plaintiff's Attorney: Mitchell J. Widener
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three counts of child molestation in the first-degree.
Reported by Kent Morlan
The State charged O’Brien with three counts of the unclassified felony of first-degree
statutory sodomy, two counts of the class A felony of first-degree child molestation, one count of the unclassified felony of first-degree sodomy, and one count of the class B felony of first-degree child molestation. In all counts, the State alleged that O’Brien was a predatory sexual offender, pursuant to section 566.125, because O’Brien had a previous first-degree child molestation conviction. In the two class A felony first-degree child molestation counts, in addition to the predatory sexual offender allegation, the State also alleged that O’Brien was a persistent offender
pursuant to section 558.016 because he had previously been found guilty of two or more felonies committed at different times.
Reported by Kent Morlan
The State charged O’Brien with three counts of the unclassified felony of first-degree
statutory sodomy, two counts of the class A felony of first-degree child molestation, one count of the unclassified felony of first-degree sodomy, and one count of the class B felony of first-degree child molestation. In all counts, the State alleged that O’Brien was a predatory sexual offender, pursuant to section 566.125, because O’Brien had a previous first-degree child molestation conviction. In the two class A felony first-degree child molestation counts, in addition to the predatory sexual offender allegation, the State also alleged that O’Brien was a persistent offender
pursuant to section 558.016 because he had previously been found guilty of two or more felonies committed at different times.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced, s a predatory sexual offender pursuant to section 566.125,1 to life imprisonment on each count to run consecutive with each other.
Affirmed
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Missouri v. Timothy Patrick O'Brien?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced, s a predatory sexual offender pursuant to section 566.125,1 to life imprisonment on each count to run consecutive with each other. Affirmed
Which court heard State of Missouri v. Timothy Patrick O'Brien?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Jackson County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was James F. Kanatzar.
Who were the attorneys in State of Missouri v. Timothy Patrick O'Brien?
Plaintiff's attorney: Mitchell J. Widener. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Kansas City Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Missouri v. Timothy Patrick O'Brien decided?
This case was decided on June 6, 2026.