Sex Offenses Definitions/Sex Crimes FAQ's

Aggravated Sexual contact means an injury caused by inserting a foreign object in the vagina, urethra, penis, rectum, or anus of a child.

The Sex Offender Registration Act mandates that people convicted of Sex Offenses notify the State and local law enforcement regarding where they live, work, and internet accounts.  The Sex Offender registry contains [...]

No.  The Sex Offender Registration Act only requires those convicted of a crime to register as s sex offender?

The answer depends on the classification level of the sex offender.  A Level 1 (low risk of re-offense) offender is required to register for 20 years.  Level 2 (medium risk of re-offense) [...]

No.  Level 1 offenders are not listed on the online directory.  Level 2 and Level 3 Offenders are listed online.

Yes.  You can petition to have your designation level reduced.  It is best to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who handles Sex Offenses to help with your modification petition.  To be [...]

Sex charge convictions carry mandatory fees and surcharges totaling $1,425.  These are broken down as follows:  $300 mandatory surcharge (unless restitution has been paid); $25 crime victim assistance fee; $50 DNA Databank [...]

Yes.  Under New York State Law, if you are convicted of a penal law misdemeanor or felony, you are required to provide a DNA sample that will be added to the DNA [...]

Providing a DNA sample is an easy process and is required for any conviction of a crime in New York State. A DNA sample is taken by either a probation officer or [...]

This sample is provided to the New York State DNA Databank, where your DNA profile is extracted and saved. It may then be compared to DNA evidence that is collected at another [...]