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 […]
Category Archives: Sex Crimes
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 […]
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 […]
Second Degree Rape (NY PL 130.30) is charged as a class D felony in Rochester, and if you’re convicted, you can go to prison for as long as seven years. Aside from your felony conviction, which can never be expunged in New York, you’ll also deal with being required to register as a sex offender […]
Felony rape charges, like Rape in the Third Degree (NY PL 130.25), are charges that can ruin your life even if you aren’t convicted. The allegation that you engaged in sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 17, or a person who did not consent, is extremely damaging. Jobs, apartments, and loans to […]
Sexual Misconduct (NY PL 130.20) is a serious charge in Rochester that alleges that you engaged in sexual intercourse or sexual conduct with another person without their consent. The charge itself as graded as an A misdemeanor, which means that conviction can lead to a one year prison sentence and a $1,000 fine. You may […]
A person accused of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child (NY PL 130.96) in Rochester is facing an extremely serious criminal charge that can put you in prison for the rest of your life. The complaint alleges that you, being over the age of 18, committed the crime of rape in the first degree, criminal […]