Even though there is an increased awareness of false accusations, sex crimes are some of the most strongly prosecuted and severely punished offenses in the criminal justice system. It is upsetting and shocking being falsely accused of a crime. Most common sex crimes, which are considered violent sex crimes, are rape, sexual assault, date rape and statutory rape. Non-violent sex crimes are prostitution, pandering, solicitation, indecent exposure and illegal possession of pornography. Although non-violent sex crimes are generally less severe than violent sex crimes, they too, carry heavy consequences.
Rape is the crime of having sexual intercourse without consent and accomplished through force, threat of violence or intimidation. Lack of consent includes saying no or being too drug or alcohol influenced to be able to either resist or consent. Any sex crime charge is serious, and you should be represented by an experienced attorney.
If you have been charged or arrested for a sex crime, contact the Law Offices of Leo V. Duval, Esq. at (866) 98 DEFENSE or (718) 608-0200.
