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Suffolk County Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers

There is no area of the law today that is more fraught with danger and complexity than the area of sex crimes. Sex crimes run the gamut from misdemeanors, to felonies, and to capital offenses. The prosecution of these cases is being done very aggressively and the potential punishments for these crimes is enormous.

On top of all of this is the sex crimes registry and the life long impact this will have on each defendant who is convicted of a sex crime.

The lawyers at Obedin and Weissman are extremely knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate in how we handle these cases and the people who are accused of committing sex crimes in Suffolk County. We will work with you closely to defend you and protect your rights.

 

Sex Crime Registry

Individuals who are charged with sex crimes will need to register as a sex offender for the rest of their lives. This label will be attached to your name even after you serve your time and complete any other penalties. This type of label can hurt your professional career as well as your personal life. It will also place limits on where you can travel and also where you can live. In order to avoid this serious mark on your record, it is best to hire sex crimes defense lawyers to defend any charges that you face.

In addition, all states in the country require those charged with a crime to register with their local police station. This information is included on a national sex registry. The length of time that a person needs to be included on this registry varies based on the level of the crime.

Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers – Understanding this Charge

A sex crime is a serious charge against an individual and carries severe penalties. If you are charged with this type of offense the first thing you should do is find and hire sex crime defense lawyers who can defend you against these charges. The penalty for a sex crime varies based on the type of charges, the circumstances surrounding the case and a variety of other factors.

Defending Possession, Trafficking of Child Pornography in Suffolk County

There are many different forms of sex crimes and the technical definitions can vary significantly for each one. Each one requires the assistance of sex crimes defense lawyers in order to fight the charges. Rape, also known as first degree sexual assault, involves forced intercourse on someone who is not a willing participant. Sexual assault involves attempted rape, groping or another type of unwanted sexual contact. Prostitution is a third type of sex crime. Child pornography, indecent exposure, kidnapping with sexual intent and incest are also considered sex crimes. Date rape is a type of sex crime that involves non-consensual sex between individuals who currently are in a relationship or have dated in the past. Statutory rape is sex with a minor that is under the age of consent.

Each type of sexual crime from misdemeanors to felonies carries a different level of punishment ranging from minor fines to years in a federal prison.

Experienced sex crimes defense lawyers can help fight for lesser charges in order to avoid this
form of punishment.

Sex crimes in the United States are classified in different tiers, which can be explained in more detail by your sex crimes defense lawyers.

Tier three offenses include sexual contact with a child or someone who is mentally or physically unable to consent, as well as many other serious charges. These types of offenses require a lifetime of registration on the national sex offender registry.

Tier two offenses generally involve nonviolent offenses such a sexual act with a minor or prostitution. A tier two offense requires 25 years of registration as a sex offender.

Finally, tier one offenses include charges such as public indecency, voyeurism and other nonviolent charges. These individuals must register as a sex offender for 15 years.

 

 

AREAS OF SERVICE

We represent people accused of sex crimes from all across Nassau and Suffolk County, Long Island, including:

Town of Babylon: AmityvilleBabylon VillageLindenhurst | Town of Huntington: East NorthportHuntingtonHuntington StationNorthport | Town of  Brookhaven: BellportBlue PointBrookhavenCentereachMasticMastic BeachShirleyPort Jefferson,  PatchogueMedfordStony Brook | Town of East Hampton: East HamptonMontauk | Town of Islip: Bay PortBlue PointBay ShoreBrentwoodCentral IslipEast IslipOakdaleRonkonkomaSayvilleWest Islip | Town of Riverhead: Riverhead | Town of Smithtown: St. James,  SmithtownHauppaugeCommackKings Park | Town of Southampton: East QuogueHampton Bays, Sag Harbor | Town of Southold: Greenport, Mattituck