R. Jakštys, convicted for the sexual exploitation of minors, has sought legal assistance from K. Bartoševičius's lawyer during his appeal proceedings at the Kaunas Regional Court. The appeal was prompted by a previous ruling from the Kaunas District Court, where both Jakštys's attorneys, O. Šibkovas and Aloyzas Kruopys, filed the complaints after previously serving as judges. They argue their case hoping to overturn the December ruling, and have submitted a comprehensive appeal spanning 26 pages.

The prosecution, represented by Dovilė Augustauskaitė, has also filed an appeal seeking to amend the original sentence by eliminating mitigating factors associated with Jakštys's compensation efforts towards the victims. They are proposing a consolidated prison sentence of four years, arguing that the seriousness of the crimes warrants harsher punishment. This highlights the ongoing concerns regarding the legal handling of such sensitive matters as juvenile exploitation and the severity of penalties involved.

Moreover, Jakštys's legal strategy seems to involve challenging evidence and request the testimony of prison employees as witnesses to bolster his defense. He has maintained his innocence regarding the charges of corrupting a minor, asserting that no criminal acts were committed. This case sheds light on the complexities of legal representation in high-stakes criminal cases, particularly those involving vulnerable populations, and will have implications on public perceptions of legal outcomes in cases of sexual exploitation of teenagers.