Sex crimes in New York and their effects

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Internet Sex Crimes

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

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

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.

Physiological Effects of Sexual Crime

Depression or dissociation Post traumatic stress disorder Suicide School/ learning problems Anxiety or increased alertness

Physiological Effects of Sexual Crime

Self- destructive behavior. Anti social behavior. Amnesia for abuse memories. Distrust of people.

Physical Effects of Sexual Crime

Death Infection Internal bleeding Chronic pain Sexually transmitted disease Internal laceration Damage to internal organs Vaginitus

Pauls 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.

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