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 Sex Offender, many rape cases do proceed to trial.  Your experienced criminal defense lawyer should talk to you about your case, review the [...]

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 from incarceration.  Click here for definitions or frequently asked questions related to sex offenses.

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 still serious offenses and are covered under the Criminal Sex Act crimes.

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 meet someone you believe to be underage for a sexually related purpose, in New York you can be charged with Attempted Rape or [...]

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 the crime but for the inducement by law enforcement.  To have a successful entrapment defense, the conversations between you and the undercover law [...]

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 Registration Act (SORA).