Persistent Sexual Abuse (NY PL 130.53) is a law that Rochester prosecutors use to penalize a third sex crime conviction in a ten year period by charging a felony.
Having two previous convictions for misdemeanor crimes like Forcible Touching or Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, or felony sex offenses gives prosecutors license to charge you with Persistent Sexual Abuse when you are charged with a third sexual offense.
This is a Class E felony that carries a sentence of up to four years in prison.
Any sex crime charge has the potential to damage your future, but at the felony level, the impact will be severe.
The good news is that there are defenses when charged with Persistent Sexual Abuse, and an experienced Rochester criminal defense attorney can help you present your side of the case clearly and persuasively to a judge and jury.
If you or a family member are dealing with persistent sexual abuse charges, call the attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer today at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation with an experienced Rochester sex crimes defense lawyer.
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