Sex charge convictions carry mandatory fees and surcharges totaling $1,425. These are broken down as follows: $300 mandatory surcharge (unless restitution has been paid); $25 crime victim assistance fee; $50 DNA Databank [...]
Yes. Under New York State Law, if you are convicted of a penal law misdemeanor or felony, you are required to provide a DNA sample that will be added to the DNA [...]
Providing a DNA sample is an easy process and is required for any conviction of a crime in New York State. A DNA sample is taken by either a probation officer or [...]
This sample is provided to the New York State DNA Databank, where your DNA profile is extracted and saved. It may then be compared to DNA evidence that is collected at another [...]
The best answer is to remain silent and to contact and experienced criminal defense lawyer who handles cases for people accused with committing a sexually related crime. Your initial reaction will always [...]
A sexually motivated felony occurs when a specified offense is committed for the direct sexual gratification of the actor. Specified offenses can range from assault to child pornography offenses. Sexually Motivated Offenses [...]
If you are convicted of a Sexually Motivated Felony, your conviction will now be considered a violent felony offense and subject you to increased incarceration, post-release supervision, and the potential to be [...]
Under §49-a(2)(b) and §49-a(2)(d) of the Navigation Law, Boating While Intoxicated is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail, and a fine of up to $1,000. Additionally, the court may [...]
A second conviction for BWI within a 10-year period is a class E felony punishable by a term of imprisonment up to 4 years as well as a maximum fine of $5000 [...]
Boating while ability impaired is a non-criminal offense pursuant to Navigation Law §49-a(2)(a). If you are convicted of BWAI, you face a fine of up to $500 and up to 15 days [...]