Forcing a person to engage in sexual intercourse without that person’s consent by means of threat or fraud is considered rape. Rape is a serious crime in the United States and a person convicted of this crime may face severe consequences. Sexually battery means unwanted touching of the genitals or other parts of the body without consent. This type of crime is considered as a less serious sexual crime when compared to rape and is generally called molestation.

A sexual conduct becomes criminal when the offender performs the act without the consent of the victim. In some cases, the victim may be incapable of expressing disagreement. Cases involving minors, mentally retarded persons, persons who are incapacitated with drugs, alcohol etc. also are considered sex crimes as the victims are incapable of expressing their disagreement.

A sex crime can have serious consequences. If the accused is convicted of the sex crime, he or she has to face significant jail time, fines and will be registered as sex offender. Every state has sex offender registration, where the person’s name, address and details about their crime are filed in the sex offender’s registry to identify the person as a sex crime offender in that particular state.

Sex crime defense attorney NY

When facing sex crime charges, it is always advisable to hire an experienced sex crime attorney in your area. If you have been charged with a sex crime in NY, Mr. Paul D. Petrus, Jr. can help you with his extensive experience in criminal law. Meet him at his office and discuss the specifics of your case and explore your legal options. Call at 212-564-2440 to schedule a free initial consultation with the attorney.