
New York Sexual Assault Defense Lawyers
Defending Clients Accused of Sexual Abuse & Sexual Assault
Serving Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the entire tri-state area, Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP is here to protect your constitutional rights in the face of sexual assault charges.
These are highly sensitive matters, and defending a client against such charges is no easy task. However, our New York sexual assault defense attorneys are powerful, highly experienced, and widely recognized as leaders in criminal law. We have over 200 years of combined experience to apply to your case and the resources to see it through to the best possible result—no matter the circumstances or odds.
To find out how a New York sexual assault defense lawyer at our firm can help you, call (888) 779-0267. Your consultation is free and private.
Sexual Assault Charges in New York
In New York, sexual assault or sexual abuse encompasses a variety of offenses involving unwanted sexual contact. As it is a sex crime, sexual assault is particularly serious for a defendant due to lifetime sex offender registration requirements, not to mention the harsh terms of imprisonment and fines that may be imposed upon a conviction.
Your only choice, if you want to have the best opportunity of avoiding formal charges and a conviction, is to involve a New York sexual assault attorney.
In addition to rape, sexual assault may include many other forms of sexual misconduct. This may include various offenses, including:
- Criminal sexual acts
- Forcible touching
- Sexual abuse
- Aggravated sexual abuse
- Course of sexual conduct against a child
- Female genital mutilation
- Facilitating a sex offense with a controlled substance
The key element in each offense is the subjection of another individual to sexual contact without his or her consent. Under the law, lack of consent may involve forcible compulsion, the victim’s incapacity to consent, or any circumstance in which a victim does not expressly or implicitly consent to sexual contact.
Forcible compulsion includes either the use of physical force or the threat of immediate death, physical injury or kidnapping. Moreover, individuals who are under the age of 17, mentally disabled, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless are considered incapable of giving consent.
Types Of Sexual Assault Charges
Sexual assault crimes are defined under Article 130 of the New York State Penal Law. Sexual assault crimes include rape, sexual abuse, criminal sexual acts, aggravated sexual abuse, and female genital mutilation, among other crimes. Additionally, each crime comes with ranging degrees of severity.
For example, the crime of rape in the first degree involves the following elements: A person is guilty of rape in the first degree if he or she engages in sexual intercourse with another person by forcible compulsion, or who is unable to give consent because he or she is physically helpless, or under the age of 11, or less than 13 when the defendant is 18 or older.
The crime of rape in the first degree is a Class B felony in the state of New York. This means that if convicted of first-degree rape, you could be sentenced to up to 25 years in jail. Additionally, you could face probation, fines, community service requirements, and mandatory registration as a sex offender. As a registered sex offender, you will face restrictions as to where you can live and travel, you may struggle to obtain employment, and your criminal history will be a part of public record, searchable by neighbors and friends.
Overview of the Legal Process
Being accused of sexual assault can be an incredibly overwhelming and distressing experience. It is important to understand the legal process and your rights in order to build a strong defense. At Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP, our NY sexual assault lawyers are here to guide you through each step of the legal process.


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