New York City Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer | Rape and Sex Crimes Lawyer in NYC
New York City Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys
Sex Crimes Lawyers in NYC
Sex offenses are different from most other offenses in that a mere accusation, let alone conviction, may easily destroy a person's 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 they can ever imagine as they are marked for the rest of their life. In most cases, besides serving a long prison term, the person must register as a sex offender, which means that their private information, such as name, photo, and address, will be made public.
And our laws limit the types of employment this person may hold and places where he can live. This is a stigma that will last a lifetime.
New York “sex crimes” is a generic name for a group of offenses that include:
- Sexual Misconduct (A Misdemeanor)
- Rape
- Criminal Sexual Act
- Forcible Touching
- Sexual Abuse
- Aggravated Sexual Abuse
- Facilitating Sex with Drugs (Date Rape)
- Prostitution
Our New York City sex crimes defense lawyers are experienced in defending clients charged with all types of sex crimes. Because of the severity of being convicted, you simply may 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 City, even if it is not a violent crime, such as a pornography–related offense, you must consult with an experienced New York City 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.
Once retained, we assume that we will try your case. With that in mind, we will engage a team of private investigators to scrutinize the accuser’s background. The goal here is to collect information that can be used at trial to attack the accuser’s credibility.
Scientific evidence plays a huge role in sex crimes prosecutions. We will work closely with our forensic experts. Expert testimony is critical in understanding of forensic evidence such as DNA and determining whether such evidence may indicate whether the defendant had committed the act charged with. District attorneys’ offices routinely employ forensic experts during sex crimes prosecutions and any successful defense depends on a reliable expert as well.
Our attorneys will explore the applicability of any affirmative defenses allowed under a particular statute.
For example, one of the most commonly used defenses in sex crimes cases is consent. It is the defendant’s burden to prove that the sexual act was consensual and not forceful.
Other defenses may include entrapment.
In cases involving prosecutions of health care professionals for sex offenses, another commonly used defense is that the conduct in question was performed for a valid medical or mental health care purpose.
The use of affirmative defenses requires a great degree of skill and experience. As two of the top New York City rape defense attorneys, we have represented numerous clients charged with sex crimes - and you too can utilize our experience for your defense.
Contact our office today for a consultation with a New York City 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
While most New York City 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 City federal defense attorneys for a consultation.
New York City Child Pornography and Obscenity Defense Lawyers
Possession and transmitting of child pornography, a federal as well as New York state crime, has recetly been pursued more often by the 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 and 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 may be convicting yourself.
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.
