LONG ISLAND SEX CRIMES LAWYERS
Sex crimes are one of the gravest criminal charges one can be charged with. In New York, defendants convicted of most sex crimes, in addition to social stigma and ruined reputation, face prison time and mandatory sex offender registration. The effect of this registration is catastrophic because the offender’s name, address, and other private information, together with the details of the offense are available for anyone to see on the Internet.
The truth is that you don’t have to be arrested and convicted of a sex crime to see your life crumble around you. In Long Island, local law enforcement is extremely aggressive in sex crimes prosecutions. Even an allegation of sexual misconduct will result in the most rigorous investigation and such investigation can be potentially ruinous to your reputation and career – you are often seen as guilty before you have your day in court – even when you are innocent.
This is why if you or someone you know is accused of a sex offense in Long Island or NYC, you need to contact a Long Island sex crimes defense attorneys of Joseph Potashnik and Associates PLLC as early as possible. Our firm’s practice is limited to criminal defense and we have helped thousands of clients in state and federal prosecutions.
What Can Our Long Island Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers Can Do For You
Our Long Island sex crimes attorneys handle all types of New York and Federal sex crimes, including:
- Sexual Misconduct
- Rape
- Forcible Touching
- Sexual Abuse
- Date Rape
- Unlawful Surveillance
- Internet Sex Crimes
- Federal Sex Crimes
We can be most effective if we get into the case early, possibly even before an arrest is made. We understand what is at stake and our work concentrates not only on dealing with the detectives and prosecutors, but also on damage control. Where the client accused of a sexual misconduct is a professional , we always strive to contain the problems the client may be facing at work.
We understand how easy it is to become a victim of a false accusation and how the legal system can be abused by some to achieve their goals by destroying someone else’s life. The nature of many sex crimes is such that the lack of consent is the key factor that must be present for the crime to be committed. Consent is not always absent just because the accuser says so. In some cases, the charges may be based on someone’s allegations without any evidence. We will work hard to determine the truth and protect your rights and your life.
In sex crimes investigations the police and the District Attorney have serious resources including professional investigators, experts, and laboratories. To leverage your chances of success, we work with first- class private investigators and experts. We would begin our work by interviewing witnesses and gathering information just like the law enforcement would.
If you are accused of a sex crime or even at the slightest hint of an accusation, under no circumstances should you discuss the matter with anyone, especially with the potential accuser or an investigator. Be aware that anything you say will be used against you and that when that accuser calls your phone to confront you with the “crime”, the phone call may actually be made from the DA’s office and may be recorded.
If you have been accused of, are under investigation for, or have been arrested on suspicion of committing a sex crime in Long Island, call the Long Island Crimes Defense Attorneys at Joseph Potashnik & Associates PLLC today.