Those who are repeatedly convicted of misdemeanor sexual offenses, such as forcible touching or sexual abuse, will eventually find themselves subject a felony charge in Rochester. Under Persistent Sexual Abuse (NY PL 130.53), those with two past convictions for one of those misdemeanor charges in the previous ten years will be subject to a class […]
Daily Archives: January 6, 2016
While many people think of misdemeanor charges as something like getting a traffic ticket, the truth is that they are potentially much more serious than you may expect. As a class A misdemeanor, Forcible Touching (NY PL 130.52) can carry a sentence of up to one year in Rochester, and conviction can put you at […]
First degree sex crimes charges are among the most serious, and damaging, criminal complaints that can be brought against someone in Rochester. In the case of Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree (NY PL 130.50), you’re facing a B felony charge, which can carry a sentence of up to 25 years if convicted. Upon […]
Unlike child support, Rochester judges don’t have a standard formula to apply when it comes to deciding on alimony, known as spousal maintenance in New York. Instead, they review the relative incomes of the spouses, then decide whether, how much, and for how long the non-monied spouse will receive spousal maintenance. Aside from the income […]
Felony sex crimes charges are permanently damaging to your reputation and opportunities in life. Under the Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree (NY PL 130.40) statute, conviction will result in a class E felony record, with a sentence of up to four years if convicted. Once released, you’ll have to register as a sex […]
A charge of Rape in the First Degree (NY PL 130.25) in Rochester is instantly recognizable to everyone for the underlying crime, and is an extremely serious class B felony that carries a sentence of up to 25 years if you’re convicted. Once released, you’ll also be required to register as a sex offender, and […]
A conviction on sex crimes charges will change your life permanently, and all for the worse. Under Criminal Sexual Act in the Second Degree (NY PL 130.45), you’ll live with a felony record that cannot be expunged, and face up to seven years in prison if convicted of this class D felony. Upon release, you’ll […]
In the past, New York law presented a variety of barriers to divorce, including requiring a substantial body of evidence to prove an allegation like adultery. Today, those barriers have been reformed, and a person who catches their spouse cheating can obtain a divorce using the Irretrievable Breakdown ground. This is New York’s version of […]