While all crimes are serious, a conviction for a criminal sex act can have many negative and significant consequences.  Despite its name sounding less severe, a criminal sex act is just as serious as a rape charge. If you are accused of or charged with a criminal sex act, it is important to have your [...]

The answer depends on a variety of factors including the number of charges, the evidence involved, if a plea bargain has been offered, and prior criminal history. All these factors need to be discussed and reviewed with your criminal attorney before a decision whether to resolve a case or proceed to trial can be made.  [...]

Yes.  In New York if you are charged with a crime you need a lawyer.  Since all criminal sex act charges are felonies, it is important to have a lawyer as soon as possible. If you cannot afford your own lawyer, the court will assign one for you.  Hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney is [...]