Rape in the Third Degree is a class E felony, which is the lowest level of felony charge in New York State. Unlike many sex offenses, it is not considered a violent felony, which may carry additional penalties. A Rochester citizen convicted of Rape in the Third Degree would, however, have a reportable criminal record. […]
Daily Archives: February 19, 2014
Even an experienced Rochester criminal defense lawyer may find the numerous different sex offenses in the New York State Penal Law difficult to follow. Offenses classified as “rape” require the performance of actual sexual intercourse. Rape in the Third Degree is the lowest level of criminal offense involving sexual intercourse. The reason this charge is […]
The good news for young Rochester drivers charged with this offense is that it is considered a non-criminal charge, meaning that the driver will have no criminal record. It does, however, carry some very serious penalties. If a young driver is only charged with Driving After Having Consumed Alcohol Under The Age Of 21, per […]
As Rochester lawyers practicing in the area of criminal defense, not all of the illegal activities our clients are accused of are necessarily “crimes” as defined by New York State law. Instead, especially when dealing with minors, there are several offenses that are classified as illegal but not actual crimes. Driving After Having Consumed Alcohol […]