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New York Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys –
Rape Defense Lawyers

Sex offenses direr from most other offenses in that a mere accusation, let alone conviction, may easily destroy a persons' reputation, employment prospects, and relationships with friends and family members. A person convicted of any sex crime, not even a violent sex crime, loses more than he can ever imagine as he is marked for a miserable life.  Besides serving a long prison term, the person must register as a sex offender, which means that his private information, such as name, photo, and address, will be made public. Law limits the types of employment such a person may hold and places where he can live. This is quite a stigmatic experience that may last a lifetime.

Sex crimes are a generic name for a group of offenses including:

  • Rape
  • Date Rape
  • Sex Assault
  • Possession of Child Pornography
  • Prostitution
  • People trafficking

Our New York sex crimes defense lawyers are experienced in defending clients charged with all types of sex crimes. Because of the severity of conviction, you simply do not have an option to plead guilty to a sex crime. You need to fight the charges and your defense must be as hard hitting as it should be to get an acquittal.

If you are charged with or investigated for a sex crime in New York, even if it is not a violent crime, such as pornography – related offense, you must consult with an experienced New York sex crimes defense attorney as soon as possible. You should not settle for just any attorney; instead you should hire a lawyer who will be fully prepared to go to trial from day one of representation.  We understand that your life and reputation are on the line and we will build a formidable defense for you.

Contact our office today for a consultation with a New York rape and sex offense lawyer. We will carefully review your case and give you an honest opinion on the situation.

 New York Federal Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys 

Our New York sex crimes defense attorneys are skilled in representing defendants prosecuted for federal sex crimes.

While most New York sex crimes are prosecuted in state courts, some sex offenses such as Child Pornography and Obscenity, Prostitution, Conspiracy, RICO violations, and People Trafficking are often prosecuted in federal courts under United States statutes.

There are several major differences between criminal prosecution in state and federal courts. Federal crimes for sex offenses carry draconian penalties. A person convicted of possession of child pornography may spent many long years in a federal prison. Federal prosecutors have almost unlimited human and material resources for investigating crimes and their evidence is usually strong and well prepared. Conviction rate in federal criminal trials is well over 95%, which is why you should have an attorney experienced in federal criminal practice.

If you are being investigated for a federal sex crime, call our New York federal defense attorneys for a consultation.

New York Child Pornography and Obscenity Defense Lawyers

Possession and transmitting of child pornography is a federal as well as New York state crime, which is lately actively prosecuted by federal authorities. Internet and computer technologies make it easy to commit these crimes in the privacy of one's home. Unlike what most people believe, possession of certain pornographic and obscene materials is not constitutionally protected.  Also widely unknown is the fact that modern technology allows law enforcement agents to track down what you do on the Internet. What you don't know can come back can hurt you.

We have seen time and again how people were accused of possession of prohibited pornographic materials, which in fact were not theirs. Computers and networking systems may be hacked, system security may be compromised, passwords and identities may be stolen, and files may be uploaded and downloaded without one's knowledge. Our New York child pornography defense lawyers actively defend person accused of possession of child pornography in New York and state courts.

In many child pornography cases, prosecution hinges on very specific computer technical issues. Our child pornography defense attorneys work closely with forensic computer experts to examine the prosecutors' evidence. We use any possible ground to make the defense case stronger if it is possible.

It rarely happens that law enforcement agents show up at your door with an arrest warrant for possession of child pornography. These types of cases are normally investigated over some time and you may even learn that you are under investigation when agents contact you and want to talk to you about your online activities. As soon as that happens, you should know that you are in grave danger. You should also know that by talking to investigators you maybe just signing your own sentence.

When you are contacted by state of federal agents regarding your Internet activities and possible child pornography possession or transmission, call New York child pornography lawyers of our office to discuss your case.

 

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