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New York Sex Crimes Lawyer

Being accused of a sexual crime in New York is a very serious matter and can negatively affect the rest of your life. Any conviction for a sex crime in New York can mean that you or a loved one may have to pay thousands of dollars in fines, suffer harsh prison sentences, and be required to register as a sex offender under SORA.

Unfortunately, many innocent people are accused of sex crimes in New York every day, and others face inflated charges. If you or someone you know has been charged with a sex crime in New York, contact an experienced sex crimes lawyer today.

Sexual Assault Crimes

Any sex crime in New York is something a person should take very seriously. Any accusation of a sexual crime has the potential to impact a persons' career, housing, finances, and can even result in lengthy prison sentences.  New York Penal Code § 130.05(1) lays the foundation for any sex crime charge and provides:

Whether or not specifically stated, it is an element of every offense defined in this article that the sexual act was committed without consent of the accuser.

An experienced New York sex crimes lawyer can help defend against any of the following commonly charged sex crimes:

  • Prostitution
  • Rape charges
  • Sexual harassment
  • Sexual misconduct
  • Sexual offender registration
  • Sexual contact with a minor

Sexual crimes are very complicated cases, and anytime a person is accused of committing a sexual crime they should contact an experienced New York sex crimes lawyer immediately.

A New York sex crimes lawyer will be able to explain the charges, stop aggressive police and prosecutorial interrogations, and help raise a defense to a criminal sex crimes charge.

Penalties for Sex Crimes in New York

While the consequences for a sex crime of any degree can be very serious, it is important for a person to understand the different degrees of sexual offenses in New York.

The penalties a court can impose on a person who has been convicted of a sex crime can vary depending on the nature of the charged offenses, the age of the accuser, and whether or not a person has been convicted of a sexual crime in the past.

New York Penal law distinguishes between sexual crimes and categorizes them class A or class B misdemeanors, or Class A through Class E felonies. Each of these categories carries a maximum prison sentence as follows:

  • Class A felony convictions can be punished by a maximum term of imprisonment for life
  • Class B felony convictions can be punished by a maximum term of imprisonment of up to 25 years
  • Class C felony convictions can be punished by a maximum term of imprisonment of up to 15 years
  • Class D felony convictions can be punished by a maximum term of imprisonment of up to seven years
  • Class E felony convictions can be punished by a maximum term of imprisonment of up to four years
  • Class A misdemeanor convictions can be punished by a maximum term of imprisonment of up to one year in jail
  • Class B misdemeanor convictions can be punished by a maximum term not to exceed three months

A person who is convicted of a sex crime can be fined anywhere from $500 up to $30,000.

However, one of the longest lasting penalties a person can face if they are convicted of a sexual crime in New York is being mandated to register as a sex offender under the New York Sex Offender Registration Act, which is generally a lifetime requirement.

Contact a Lawyer

Being accused of or charged with a sex crime in New York can be devastating to your future, and New York prosecutors are notorious for aggressively pursuing the maximum sentences for a crime.

However, fortunately, an experienced New York sex crimes lawyer can help defend your rights in court and may be able to have your charges lowered, dismissed, or prove to a jury you are not guilty of a sexual crime.

If you or someone you know has been accused of committing a sex crime it is crucial to contact an experienced New York sex crimes lawyer as soon as possible.

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