The answer depends on the classification level of the sex offender.  A Level 1 (low risk of re-offense) offender is required to register for 20 years.  Level 2 (medium risk of re-offense) and 3 (high risk of re-offense) offenders are required to register for life.

No.  Level 1 offenders are not listed on the online directory.  Level 2 and Level 3 Offenders are listed online.

Yes.  You can petition to have your designation level reduced.  It is best to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who handles Sex Offenses to help with your modification petition.  To be successful, treatment records, employment history, rehabilitation, and return to community activities are important.

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 fee; $50 Sex Offender Registration Act Fee; $1,000 Supplemental sex offender victim fee. [...]

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 databank.

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 law enforcement.  A small q-tip like swab is placed inside your mouth and [...]

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 crime scene where there is a question as to who the DNA at [...]

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 be to speak to your accuser or the police.  One word, out of [...]

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 are deemed violent felony 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 disqualified from many programs/opportunities in Prison.