Defense Lawyer For Rape In The First Degree (NY PL 130.35) In Rochester, NY

Rape in the First Degree

Rape in the First Degree (NY PL 130.35) is a class B Felony in Rochester that can put you in jail for as long as 25 years.

The allegation states that you engaged in sexual intercourse with another person under one of the following circumstances:
● You used forcible compulsion
● The other person was physically helpless and unable to consent
● The other person was less than 11 years old
● The other person was younger than 13 and you were older than 18
First Degree Rape charges are some of the most serious criminal matters a person can face, and properly defending against them is the only way to get your life back and maintain the possibility of any sort of normal future for yourself and your family.

While even the allegation that you committed this crime is extremely damaging, a conviction on these charges is devastating.

If you or a family member are dealing with rape in the first degree charges, call the experienced Rochester criminal defense attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer today at 585-484-7432 for a free, confidential consultation about this serious criminal matter.

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