NYC Sex Crimes Lawyer dicusses the Risk Levels and Designation Determinations for Sex Offenders

At the time of release, a NYC sex offender who is required to register, must do so with New York State's Division of Criminal Justice Services. Upon release from prison the department and the Criminal Court who sentenced the defendant, will set a hearing to determine the level the sex offender will be designated. This designation decides the length of time the sex offender will appear on the registry and if local notice can be given within the community that the sex offender resides in it. The Court will evaluate the facts and circumstances that surrounded the criminal case in determining the notice level. Some of the factors the Criminal Court will examine include: violence during the criminal act, the use of a weapon, the involvement of narcotics (drugs) or alcoholic beverages, the age(s) of the victim(s), and if any one was hurt.

There are 3 levels of designation for a convicted sex offender 1, 2 and 3.

The first level or level one is the lowest designation and represents that the Criminal Court feels that this offender has a low risk of being a repeat offender for the same type of sexual offense Another factor the Court considers in these matters is their a danger to the community. It is not uncommon for 2 people convicted of the same sex offense to be assigned different levels based on the surrounding circumstances

The second level or Level two represents that the Criminal Court feels that the offender has a moderate risk to be repeat offender for the same type of sexual offense.

The third and final risk level or level three is the highest risk of the convict being a repeat offender and there is a significant risk to public safety.

Additionally, the New York Criminal Courts will determine whether the convicted sex offender should have a designation of sexual predator, sexually violent offender or predicate sex offender. These designations can lengthen the amount of time that the offender must stay on the registry and can impose a life registration. (The shortest duration on the registry is 20 years for a level one offender.)

Thus, even a conviction of a sexual misdemeanor, such as sex abuse, can affect you the rest of your life. If you have been charged with a sex crime in NYC, there is no question that you will need assistance from an experienced NYC sex crime lawyer. We offer free consulations and can meet you in NYC or on Long Island

Registerable Sex crimes include:

• luring a child
• sexual misconduct
• rape
• sodomy
• forcible touching
• persistent sexual abuse
• sexual abuse
• aggravated sexual abuse
• course of sexual conduct against a child
• facilitating a sex offense with a controlled substance
• sexually motivated felony
• predatory sexual assault
• predatory sexual assault against a child
• unlawful imprisonment
• kidnapping
• promoting prostitution
• compelling prostitution
• sex trafficking
• disseminating indecent material to minors
• unlawful surveillance
• Incest
• Child moestation
• Child Pornography

The Attorneys at Stephen Bilkis & Associates are experienced and skilled NYC criminal defense Lawyers who represent individuals charged with sex crimes. If you have been charged with a sex crime and are in need of a NYC criminal attorney, call us immediately at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW. We offer free consultations for people who have been charged with sex crimes including sexual abuse, date rape, possession of child porn, sodomy and other sex offenses.