Ithaca Sex Crime Attorneys

Protecting the Rights of the Accused in Tompkins County

The consequences for those who have been convicted of sex crimes are some of the harshest present in the state of New York. Even if you are allowed probation rather than jail, on account of having no criminal record, you may have your name registered as a sex offender by the New York Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA). This registry would keep you registered for at least 20 years, affecting your ability to get a job, attend school, or even receive a mortgage. 

To avoid these damaging consequences, it is critical to arrange for powerful legal support from our Ithaca sex crime attorney. At The Law Office of Charles H. Kee, our founding attorney, Charles H. Kee, served in the sex crimes unit in Manhattan and has successfully defended people accused of the most serious sex crimes.

Get in touch with us now at (800) 954-5724 to ask any questions related to a charge of a sexual nature.

Types of Sex Crime Categorizations in the State of New York

Engaging in any kind of sexual misconduct is considered to be a terrible crime in the state of New York and is accordingly treated with great seriousness. 

The New York Penal Code has stated that sexual misconduct may be categorized in three primary ways (see NY Penal § 130.20):

• Engaging in having sexual intercourse with another human who has not given their consent 
• Engaging in having anal sex or oral sex or anal sex with another human who has not given their consent
• Committing any act or form of sexual conduct with a human corpse or with an animal

It is important to remember that sexual misconduct is not the only form of sexual crime in New York, however. A person may also be charged with other sex-related crimes, such as sexual abuse categorized in the second degree (as defined by NY Penal § 130.60), sexual abuse categorized in the third degree (see NY Penal § 130.55), or forcible touching (NY Penal § 130.52). For powerful defense against these types of accusations, get in touch with our knowledgeable lawyer as soon as possible.

Sentencing for Cases of Sexual Misconduct

Like other crimes in the state of New York, different levels of sexual crimes will result in different lengths of sentences. Because sexual misconduct is a class A misdemeanor, this means that a person convicted would be forced to stay in jail for a maximum of a year. However, other crimes, such as rape, can result in much longer sentences. If the victim is found to be a teenager or a helpless adult, the sentence can result in a lengthier jail time of up to 7 years. The rape of a child under 11 years old is considered to be rape of the 1^st degree, which can result in a sentence of up to 25 years.

Why It Is Critical to Seek an Aggressive Defense

Although being accused of any crime is highly damaging to your reputation, there are few as devastating as sex crime charges. The consequences of such convictions could last the rest of your life if you do not have a powerful Ithaca sex crime attorney by your side.

Do not hesitate to call us today at (800) 954-5724 or contact us online so that The Law Office of Charles H. Kee can begin building a dedicated defense.