Sex Crime Lawyer in Hempstead, NY

Aggressive Representation in Nassau & Suffolk Counties, Queens, Garden City, Freeport, & Uniondale

Little can derail your life like accusations of New York sex crimes. These crimes carry a social stigma that can be disastrous even before you have had a chance to defend yourself. The moment you believe you are being investigated for a sex crime, you should bring in an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can help you fight allegations. In some cases, an attorney can prevent accusations from turning into formal charges. 

The Law Office of Stuart A. Kanoff & Associates has a long track record of service to individuals charged with all types of offenses. Our firm is here to give you the support you need at this critical time. We can ensure that your rights are protected, you are treated fairly by law enforcement and the courts, your case is thoroughly investigated, and a defense strategy is devised to give you the best possible outcome. 

Connect with The Law Office of Stuart A. Kanoff & Associates online or at (516) 447-8009 to arrange for a free initial consultation with a Hempstead sex crimes attorney. Hablamos español.

What Are Sex Crimes in New York?

New York has many laws relating to crimes of a sexual nature. These crimes are based on a lack of consent by the alleged victim. In some cases, the lack of consent may be because the person did not have the capacity to consent, such as in the case of minors below the age of 17, persons who are mentally or physically disabled, or those who were unconscious or physically helpless at the time of the alleged crime. A critical factor in these crimes is whether physical force was used against the victim.

Examples of New York sex crimes can include but are not limited to:

• Forcible touching
• Sexual misconduct
• Rape
• Sexual abuse
• Aggravated sexual abuse
• Course of sexual conduct against a child
• Female genital mutilation
• Facilitating a sex crime with a controlled substance
• Lewd acts
• Prostitution
• Child pornography

The majority of these crimes are charged as felonies. Felonies carry penalties of more than a year in prison, along with fines and probation. Causing physical injury or threatening physical injury against the alleged victim in certain sex crimes will result in being charged with predatory sexual assault. This is a serious matter, as it is charged as a Class A-II felony, carrying penalties of lengthy prison terms. 

New York Sex Crimes

Sexual crimes can take many forms. Typically, sex crimes are felony offenses, although some are misdemeanors. You will most likely face very serious penalties regardless of whether your charge is a felony or misdemeanor. Here are some of the most common sex crime charges in New York State:

Misdemeanors: Among misdemeanor sex crime charges are forcible touching, third-degree sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and second-degree sexual abuse.

Felonies: There are several types of felony sexual crimes, such as sexual abuse in the first degree, child sexual abuse, predatory sexual assault, aggravated sexual abuse, and rape.

In What Form Can Offenses Against Public Sensibilities Be Committed?

Public sensibilities are violated by some sexual crimes. The following crimes are among them:

• Lewdness in public
• An individual's exposure
• Sexually offensive acts such as public lewdness or exposing yourself in a lewd manner are considered public lewdness:
• Publicly or privately
• If the location is visible to the public or in a private place
• When trespassing inside a home, someone inside may witness the act.

This is considered a Misdemeanor class B in New York. The exposure of a person is a violation. A crime that occurs when you intentionally expose yourself in a public place.

New York Sex Offender Registration

One of the most devastating aspects of sex crime convictions is mandated registration as a sex offender under New York’s Sex Offender Registration Act. Registration may be required for 20 years or life, depending on the circumstances. It puts your identity into a database that can be accessed online by the public. You may be subject to restrictions on where you can live and the type of job you can hold. It can result in social humiliation, harassment, and difficulty finding work or housing. 

Because of the drastic consequences that can follow a sex crime conviction, we strongly urge you to reach out to The Law Office of Stuart A. Kanoff & Associates to get aggressive legal help.