Sex Crimes in New York and Their Effects

1. Sex crimes in New York and their effects

2. Sex crime or sexual offence is serious. Penalties for this may be imposed for life. Adversely affects accused person’s reputation and relationships.

3. Definition: Sex crime In layman terms. Sex crime may be defined as a sex act that is considered deviant in nature, the exchange of sexual activity for money, or a forced/non-consensual sexual act.  For a definitive definition, refer to http://ypdcrime.com/penal.law/article130.htm#p130.00, http://www.slc.edu/offices-services/security/assault/Penal_Law.html or some other authorized law site

4. Rape Forced or non-consensual sexual intercourse. Different types of rape are statutory rape spousal rape date rape

5. Sexual abuse Any form of non-consensual contact (from an adult towards a child) of a sexual nature.  Includesimproper touching, molestation and forced sexual intercourse.

6. Sexual Battery Intentional touching or hitting of another person against his or her will.  Includes molestation, fondling or forced sexual intercourse. Equivalent to rape in some states.

7. Indecent Exposure Causing offense or alarm by the purposeful exposing of one's genitalia or breasts in public. Does not include breastfeeding in public. Do not apply in places where nudity is accepted.

8. Child Molestation Any sexual interaction between an adult and a child, particularly a child under the age of 14. May occur in the home environment or by a person in a position of trust with the child.

9. Child Pornography Pictures, videos or other images of children under the age of 18 engaged in any type of sexual conduct or actions of a sexual nature.

10. Internet Sex Crimes Using internet to lure or entice a minor, to commit child pornography or to commit any sexual offence.

11. Human Trafficking Is the illegal trade in human beings for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation or forced labour

12. Prostitution Act of exchanging money for sexual acts.  Includes pandering i.e. procuring customers for a prostitute and solicitation i.e. offering or agreeing to the exchange of sex for money.

13. Physiological Effects of Sexual Crime… Depression or dissociation Post traumatic stress disorder Suicide School/ learning problems Anxiety or increased alertness

14. Physiological Effects of Sexual Crime Self- destructive behavior. Anti social behavior. Amnesia for abuse memories. Distrust of people.

15. Physical Effects of Sexual Crime Death Infection Internal bleeding Chronic pain Sexually transmitted disease Internal laceration Damage to internal organs Vaginitus

16. Paul’s experience in Sex Crime Cases Mr. Petrus worked exclusively in adult sex crimes for over three and a half years while working as a probation officer.  He has received specialized training in sex crimes. As a probation officer, he has searched computers for child pornography and assisted in the charging of defendants with crimes thereof. 

17. Contact Paul D. Petrus, Jr. for more about criminal defense law and procedures in New York www.petruslaw.com New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Phone: 212.564.2440 paul@petruslaw.com