Sex crimes are taken very seriously by the District Attorney of NY County. In fact, with -in the office of the District Attorney, they have set up a separate Bureau to deal with the prosecution of Sex Crimes or any Sex Offenders. This unit will prosecute any Sex Crimes within NY County. These cases are given a high priority, as they are by nature very sensitive for both the victim and the alleged defendant facing the Sex Crime Charge. As Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers that practice in NY County we understand the sensitive nature of these cases and balance the need for an outspoken vigorous defense to protect our clients rights against the need to avoid publicity whenever possible. All too often in our society, the media devotes a great deal of energy to the headlines of a defendant’s arrest on a Sex Crimes Charge and all too little time on a dismissal or an acquittal or a reduced charge.

Each Sex Crimes Lawyer in our office understands that Sex Crimes or Sex Offense convictions carry 2 prongs of potential punishment if someone is convicted. That is why we fight so hard to defend our clients. The first prong is a potential jail sentence or probation in addition to the stigma of the conviction. The second is SORA or the Sex Offenders Registration Act, which may require people who have been convicted of a Sex Crime to register with New York State. This registry is online and can be accessed by thousands of people. There are 3 levels to which a person found guilty can be ranked, 1 or 2 and depending on the level (one being the lowest) there are different requirements that must be met, including but not limited to, notifying the police if you live within the jurisdiction of the precinct.

As you maybe aware, Sex Crimes include Rape (Date Rape), Sodomy, Sex Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sex with a Minor (Statutory Rape), Child Pornography (Child Porn or Kiddy Porn) including Possession of Child Pornography and Distribution of Child Pornography. There are many defenses to these various crimes. A NY Criminal Lawyer in a rape or sodomy case can present a defense, which includes an affirmative defense that the “victim” gave his or her consent to the sexual act. In an Assault, the defense can contend that no serious injury occurred which is a required element for any assault case. Child Pornography can be defended on the basis of proof of age. Unless the prosecutor can produce birth certificates and identify the photographed “children” (if the pictures are of teens) it is possible to raise a reasonable doubt as to whether the picture depicts a teen of 14 years or a teen that is 18 years old.

The Sex Crimes Lawyers at Stephen Bilkis and Associates are experienced and dedicated to serving you. Associates are available to meet with you at our New York City locations as well as the Long Island location, for a free consultation. Call us for a free consultation if you have been charged with any Sex Crime or Sex Offense in NY, NY at 1-800-NYNYLAW.