Rape is an extremely serious felony offense in New York, and how the charge is graded depends on specific facts.
Under NY PL 130.25, Rape in the Third Degree, you’ll face an E Felony if you engage in sexual intercourse with a person who can’t consent for a reason other than being less than 17 years old, or if you are older than 21 and engage in sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 17, or you engage in sexual intercourse with a person who does not consent for reasons other than incapacity.
If you have no prior convictions, you’ll face a sentence of up to four years, but where past convictions are in play or other charges are attached, you may be looking at a much more dangerous situation for yourself.
The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer are some of the most experienced criminal defense attorneys in the Rochester area, and have successfully defended clients against Rape in the Third Degree charges many times.
If you or a family member are charged with rape in the third degree, call us today at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation with an experienced Rochester sex crimes charges defense attorney.
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