Will my Rape case have to go to trial?
In any criminal case, how a case proceeds is up to the person charged. Because of the nature of sex crimes and the resultant penalties including the requirement to register as a [...]
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07, 2020
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07, 2020
If I am convicted of Rape, do I have to register as a sex offender?
Yes. A conviction for any degree of rape will require you to Register as a Sex Offender. Your sex offender level will be determined at your sentencing or before you are released [...]
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07, 2020
Can a Same-Sex Encounter Result in a Rape Charge in New York?
Surprisingly, no. New York specifically requires “sexual intercourse” for a rape allegation. Sexual intercourse requires male/female penetration, no matter how slight the penetration is. Non-consensual oral, anal, or other sexual contact are [...]
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01, 2020
If I try and meet a person who I believe is underage, but that person turns out to be an undercover police officer can I be charged with a crime in New York?
Yes. In the area of rape, other sexually related crimes (LINK), or child pornography (LINK), law enforcement will often act in an undercover capacity to establish relationships with people online. If you [...]
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01, 2020
If I am arrested for meeting an undercover police officer who I thought was underage, is this considered entrapment?
Possibly. A person arrested as part of a sting operation for potential sexual interactions with a minor may have an entrapment defense if they can prove they otherwise would not have committed [...]
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01, 2020
If I get convicted for meeting an undercover law enforcement officer who I believed was a minor, will I be required to register as a sex offender?
Yes. Convictions for crimes related to sexual crimes with minors, even if they are attempted crimes or involve an undercover law enforcement officer, require registration under the New York State Sex Offender [...]