As a class D felony, a conviction for Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the Second Degree (NY PL 130.80) can mean a prison sentence of up to seven years. Because of the seriousness of charges of sexual conduct with children, Rochester prosecutors push for the harshest punishment possible, so it’s vital that […]
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Allegations of sex crimes against children are treated with the utmost seriousness by prosecutors in Rochester, and if you’ve been charged with Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree (NY PL 130.75), you should know that you run the risk of losing the next 25 years of your life to prison. […]
Crimes of the first degree carry the highest sentences of that category of offense, and in the case of a felony sex crime like Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the First Degree (NY PL 130.70), Rochester prosecutors can ask the court for a sentence as long as 25 years, with most sentences landing somewhere between 9 […]
Once you’ve been served with divorce papers, you may feel the need to immediately react, but you’ll likely be better off if you take a few days to collect yourself and get a handle on your emotions. You’ll want to contact an attorney soon, but you have 20 days in which to respond, so don’t […]
Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree (NY PL 130.67) is a class C felony, and Rochester prosecutors are likely to push for you to get the longest possible sentence, which is 15 years. People who are alleged to have used force, ignored a lack of consent, or sexually abused a child are subject to […]
Any Aggravated Sexual Abuse charge is a felony, and any conviction or guilty plea will have lasting consequences for you. If you’re facing charges of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree (NY PL 130.66), know that you aren’t only risking seven years in prison. Once you’re released back into society, you’ll also be required […]
Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree (NY PL 130.65a) is a felony charge that Rochester prosecutors will pursue relentlessly. Like any sex crime prosecution, a conviction or even guilty plea means that you may end up in prison (Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree carries a maximum four year sentence), but also that […]
Predatory Sexual Assault (NY PL 130.95) is charged in addition to other extremely serious allegations in Rochester. If you’re facing prosecution for one of several first degree sex crimes during which you caused injury or threatened another with a dangerous instrument, you have a history of conviction for incest or use of child in a […]
The judge in your Rochester divorce or family court matter will be focusing on your child’s best interests in your custody dispute. To this end, the judge will consider factors like the relative bond each parent has with the child and which parent has been the primary caregiver. Each parent’s ability to promote a positive […]
When a driver is convicted of a misdemeanor level drinking and driving offense in a Rochester area court – such as Driving While Intoxicated, Driving with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08% or Greater, or Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated per se – he or she will be required to have an ignition interlock device on […]