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Protect Yourself From Rape And Sexual Assault Allegations

Few charges carry the stigma that rape and sexual assault do. Even an unfounded accusation can stain your reputation in the eyes of your employer, friends and family. For this reason alone, you owe it to yourself to do everything in your power to obtain a strong defense when confronted by these charges.

The first line of action is to hire The Law Office of Jeffrey Chabrowe. Our founding attorney, Jeffrey Chabrowe, is a former prosecutor for the Manhattan district attorney’s office. He draws from this experience to build the strongest sex crime defense possible based on evidence, expert witness testimony and weaknesses in the other side’s case.

Sex Crimes Can Have Serious Consequences

A conviction for a sexual offense can lead to lifelong consequences. You may be facing not just jail time but also a strike to your reputation in the form of the sex offender registry. Certain offenses can mean that you must be registered on this list for the rest of your life, limiting where you can live, what jobs you can get and what people think of you.

If you or a loved one is facing a sex crime charge, you need the help of an established and experienced criminal defense attorney. At our firm, we have spent years defending New Yorkers from these types of charges. Attorney Jeffrey Chabrowe is a skilled criminal law attorney, having obtained favorable outcomes for many clients. With over 20 years of experience, we are ready to take on your case and protect your rights.

Do Not Give Up And Accept The Charges

New York state takes sex offenses incredibly seriously. So should you. To go forward on an arrest, the state need only show that there’s probable cause. An aggressive defense can help you fight for your rights and freedom. We work not only to protect you from a conviction but also the consequences that would then be applied, such as sex offender registration.

If you are required to register as a sex offender, you may be prevented from living in certain areas, obtaining certain jobs and much more. This registration is a public record and could affect your life for years to come. This is only one of the reasons why you should not give up hope and keep fighting.

Did You Know?

More than half of all sex crimes are falsely reported. When a sex crime is reported, it is often influenced by things like family dynamics, failed relationships and emotional situations. Since the beginning of the #MeToo movement, the number of false allegations has increased dramatically.

Special victims detectives, as well as sex crime prosecutors, are well aware of this fact and are therefore more likely to not go forward on allegations if they are presented with an effective defense. It is important to immediately establish a strong defense to demonstrate what may be causing someone to lie before a case goes too far to reverse the charges.

The Answers You Are Looking For About Sexual Assault Charges

If you are facing charges for a sex crime, you have dozens of questions on your mind. At The Law Office of Jeffrey Chabrowe, you will find answers.

What Does Sexual Assault Mean?

Sexual assault is not an existing criminal charge in New York state. Rather, sexual assault is a blanket term that refers to a variety of sex crimes. In New York state, what separates a misdemeanor from a felony is essentially if the offender puts their hands underneath someone’s underwear (as opposed to on top of their clothes), if the offender forces oral sex and/or if penetration occurs.

What Are Some Common Sex Charges?

Although sexual assault is not a formal charge in New York state, the main charges include:

  • Rape
  • Sexual abuse
  • Forcible touching
  • Sexual misconduct
  • Criminal sexual acts

What separates the charges is whether or not it involves oral sex, is below the pants, involves force and whether someone is underage.

The Sex Crime Cases We Handle

Attorney Jeffrey Chabrowe has defended every type of case and believes everyone deserves a committed defense. We work with our clients to defend them against charges alleging a wide range of sex crimes, including those involving:

These offenses and more can make you feel like your reputation is at risk. But we don’t judge. We are here to be your advocate and ally throughout the process.

What Is First-Degree Sexual Assault In New York?

First-degree rape means forcible compulsion, meaning that you’re having intercourse with someone by force, as opposed to a situation where someone is either underage and incapable of consent or not consenting, perhaps because they’re intoxicated or otherwise somehow incapable of consent (which tends to be lower degree – second or third degree). The main difference is that it’s forcible as opposed to incapacitation or other inability to consent.

Does The Justice System Treat Sex Crimes Differently?

Sex crimes are completely unlike other criminal cases. These cases are handled differently than everything else. Special victims police officers are completely different from regular police officers. They are much more thorough and much more professional. The only kind of prosecutors who handle sex crime cases are prosecutors who have special training in sex crimes.

What If Someone Falsely Accused Me?

Some sexual assault or sex crime reports are not true. Common reasons people make false sexual assault or sex crime reports include:

  • Jealous or vengeful ex-partners
  • Unwanted pregnancies
  • Underage girls caught having consensual sex
  • Divorces and custody battles
  • Intoxication and regret over consensual sex
  • Family dynamics
  • Money issues

Often, the reasons people make false sexual assault or sex crime reports become the defenses.

How Many Years Can You Get For Sexual Assault In New York?

Varying degrees of sexual abuse or sex crimes range from B felonies to D felonies. B felonies have a minimum of five years and a maximum of 25 years. C felonies have a minimum of 3.5 years and a maximum of 15 years. D felonies have a minimum of two years and a maximum of seven years.

With these jail sentences would come an automatic imposition of sex offender registration. This puts your name and information on the internet for anyone else to see. It has a horrible social stigma and makes it very difficult to get jobs or to live in certain places.

What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Sex Crimes In New York State?

New York’s statute of limitations is two years for a misdemeanor sex crime and five years for a felony sex crime. The charge of rape, however, does not have a statute of limitations.

Contact The Firm Today For Help

Attorney Jeffrey Chabrowe brings more than two decades of experience to every case, including seven as a prosecutor. His experience gives him unique insight into what the prosecutor may be thinking in the client’s case, allowing us to craft defenses that work to get you the most favorable outcome possible.

The Time To Hire A Defense Attorney Is Now

No matter how dire your circumstances seem, you still have time to give yourself a “fighting chance” and a “good one” at that. Contact our office 24/7 to schedule a completely free, no-risk initial consultation. Call 212-235-1510 or send us an email.