Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer

NY Criminal Defense Lawyer – Sex Crimes

If you or someone you know has been arrested for or accused of a sex crime in the state of New York, you should contact an attorney immediately. New York takes sex offense very seriously and prosecutes them to the furthest extent of the law; convictions of crimes such as Rape in the First Degree and Criminal Sexual Acts in the 1st degree carry sentences up to 25 years in prison.

No matter the charge you should have qualified and competent legal representation before speaking with the police or anyone related to this case, even if you haven’t been arrested or charged yet. If you have started to speak with law officials it is best to stop all communications, even with friends or relatives, until you contact Felony Expert and Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer – Attorney Troy A. Smith.

Contact Troy Smith now at (212) 537-4029, , or use the contact form HERE. This is a FREE NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATION and it could make all the difference to you or your loved one’s future.

Waiting or hoping accusations will go away only puts you at risk. Convictions of any sex crime at a minimum will cause a lifetime of hardships. This includes being placed on a sex offenders list, having your personal information publicized and listed on-line, and could cause you to have to move or even cost you a job. Prison terms for even simple crimes can be long so it is important that you act immediately.

Experienced Criminal Defense Counsel

Attorney Troy A. Smith brings over 25 years of highly competent and qualified litigation and appellate experience to the table. As a former New York City Prosecutor (Felonies and Homicides) and Criminal Defense Counsel for the United States Army, Mr. Smith has performed as lead counsel on over 100 trials for criminal charges of the highest severity such as murder and aggravated sexual offenses to include rape, sexual assault, and computer crimes of child pornography. If you have been charged with a sex crime, either in the state of New York or at the Federal level, you cannot afford to trust your defense to someone without extensive trial and negotiating experience for crimes at this level.

Sex Crimes in New York State:

Rape in the First Degree

NY Penal code Section 130.35 defines Rape in the first degree as the following:

1. By forcible compulsion; or
2. Who is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless; or
3. Who is less than eleven years old; or
4. Who is less than thirteen years old and the actor is eighteen years old or more.

Rape in the first degree is a class B felony which carries a sentence of up to 25 years.

Criminal Sexual Acts in the First Degree

NY Penal code Section 130.50 Criminal sexual act in the first degree as:

A person is guilty of criminal sexual act in the first degree when he or she engages in oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct with another person:

1. By forcible compulsion; or
2. Who is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless; or
3. Who is less than eleven years old; or
4. Who is less than thirteen years old and the actor is eighteen years old or more.

Criminal sexual act in the first degree is a class B felony which carries a sentence of up to 25 years.

Rape in the first degree and Criminal Sexual Acts in the first degree are the most serious of all Sexual Crimes and are vigilantly prosecuted by New York. This includes forcible rape, forcible oral or anal sexual conduct, as well as conduct perpetrated against someone younger than the accused as defined above. If you have been accused or charged with a crime that is included in this category you should seek counsel immediately.

Sometimes when age differences are in question even in a consensual relationship someone may think that a charge of Statutory Rape might apply and be less serious, but it is not and carries extensive consequences. If you or a loved one has been accused of or charged with rape or any sex crime contact Criminal Defense Attorney Troy A. Smith immediately at (212) 537-4029, , or use the contact form HERE. This is a FREE NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATION.