New York City Sex Crimes Attorney

If you are facing charges involving a sex crime, you need to understand that more than just your freedom is at stake. Sex crimes carry a huge stigma with them in our society, and your reputation can be ruined, even if you are not convicted. When facing sex crime charges, you need the help of an aggressive and experienced New York City criminal defense attorney, to ensure that you are getting the best defense possible for your charges.

Sex Crime Information

There are many different sex crimes that an individual may be facing, and it is important that you are aware of what the charges mean, and how they will be punished. Click on the following links for more information:

Internet Sex Crimes While there are many different types of internet sex crimes, the two most common Internet sex crimes, with the harshest punishments, are child pornography, and luring a minor. Luring a minor is communicating with a minor over the Internet and attempting to arrange a meeting with him or her. Child pornography involves the possession, creation, and/or distribution of child porn. Read more about Internet sex crimes...

Prostitution Prostitution is defined as accepting money in exchange for sexual acts, or offering money in exchange for sexual acts. In most cases, prostitution is a misdemeanor crime that carries with it a maximum of 3 months in jail. However, repeat offenders may find their charges trumped up to felony charges, depending on other circumstances, such as the age of the prostitute. Read more about prostitution...

Rape The laws surrounding rape are very complex, and rape can be classified by degree, and by felony. Rape is always a felony, but it can be classified as Class B, D, or E felony, each of which ha s different punishments imposed in a conviction. Circumstances such as the age of the victim, the age of the alleged perpetrator, and other factors are taken into consideration when classifying a rape charge. Read more about rape...

Sex Abuse Sexual abuse, like rape, can be classified in many different ways. Sexual abuse in the third degree is a Class B misdemeanor, which is the least severe sexual abuse charge. Sex abuse in the first degree is a Class D felony. The circumstances of the incident will determine how it is classified. Factors such as the age of the victim, the age of the perpetrator, and the manner of the sexual contact will be taken into consideration. Read more about sex abuse...

Sex Offender Registration Individuals who have been convicted of certain sexual crimes will be required to register as a sex offender as part of their punishment. Sex offender registration is something to be avoided at all cost, as it can have a long-lasting affect on your life, and follow you around for many years to come, even preventing you from getting jobs or living in certain areas. Read more about sex offender registration...

Sex Offenses There are many various types of sex offenses, and each of them has unique punishments that go along with being convicted. This page offers a more comprehensive list of sex offense charges that you may be charged with and that our firm is prepared to defend against. From sex trafficking to sodomy to unlawful imprisonment, many crimes that are sex offenses may be surprising to you. Read more about sex offenses...

Sex with a Minor Sex with a minor, often referred to as statutory rape, is a serious crime. Depending on the age of the minor, and the age of the alleged perpetrator, the penalties can be extremely harsh and strict. Even if the minor consents, if they are under 17, they are under the legal age of consent, and therefore their consent in invalid, and will not be considered an excuse by prosecutors and judges. Read more about sex with a minor...

Sexual Conduct Against a Child Any acts of sexual acts against a child who is less than 13 years old is a serious and punishable offense. Judges and prosecutors, as well as your family, friends and coworkers, will frown upon a charge of this nature and it will likely have devastating consequences on your life, even If you are not convicted. When fighting these charges, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney who will help ensure that minimal damage is done to your reputation as a result of these charges. Read more about sexual conduct against a child...

Statutory Rape Statutory rape is the official term for sex with a minor. Statutory rape is a complex charge, as the severity of it can be determined by how old the minor is, and how old the alleged perpetrator is. Even though a minor may consent to having sex with an adult, if they are under 17 they cannot legally give their consent, and you can still be charged, even if the act was completely consensual. An attorney can help fight for your innocence when it comes to statutory rape charges. Read more about statutory rape...

Sex Crimes Attorney Serving New York City

When facing sex crime charges of any sort, it is essential that you have an experienced criminal defense attorney to fight on your behalf. You need someone who is aggressive, and will tirelessly defense your innocence and reputation. At Perez and Cedeño, P.C., we have years of experience defending our clients in New York City against their sex crimes charges and we are ready to put our experience to work for you.

If you have been charged with a sex crime of any nature, contact a New York City Sex Crimes attorney from our firm today to so we can get started on your defense.