New York City Sex Offense Attorney
Information on Sex Offenses
If you are facing a sex offenses charge it is crucial to understand your rights and possible penalties if convicted. Sex offenses are serious crimes that carry severe penalties that may affect the duration of your life. Don't risk your future by not having experienced, knowledgeable legal representation from the beginning of your ordeal. Contact a New York City criminal defense lawyer from our firm today to begin crafting a case for your defense.
A sex offense charge may be tried in either a state or federal court. The penalties if convicted can range from a misdemeanor conviction which can carry a sentence of up to 1 year in jail or a felony conviction which can carry a sentence of up to 25 years in prison. Additionally, most sex offense convictions in the state of New York carry with it the mandatory registration as a sex offender. Qualifying sex offenses include:
When certain circumstances prevail during the commission of the offense such as an underage victim, use of weapon, victim sustaining injury and a past criminal record of the offender, penalties may be enhanced. If you find yourself facing sex offense allegations, having sound legal counsel to assist you through this process can make a profound difference in the outcome of your case.
Sex Offense Lawyer Serving New York City
At Perez & Cedeño, P.C. we make our number one priority the skillful and hard hitting defense of our clients. We take the time to investigate and understand every detail of your case and its unique set of circumstances in order to build the best defense possible. We represent English and Spanish speaking clients and specialize in all areas of criminal defense law including
drug crimes,
DWI-DUI,
federal crimes and sex offenses.
Contact a New York City sex offense attorney
from our firm today to discuss your special legal needs and options.