About Child Sex Abuse Cases in New York

New York Child Sex Abuse Lawyer

Child sex abuse is the sexual assault of a minor below the legal age of consent (person under the legal age of 18).  Child sex abuse is innately harmful to the child involved and can lead to dangerous emotional and mental problems.  It has been statistically proven that most child sex offenders are related to their victims and are male.  Only 5% to 15% of child sex offenders are female.  Instances of child sex abuse may involve force, coercion, or threats by the offender to manipulate the victim into keeping the assault secret.  There are also countless cases of false accusations, in some cases related to a bitter divorce or relationship break up.  Such cases can be particularly distressing as there was no criminal act committed, and yet the accused is forced to defend themselves in court.  Any such case demands immediate action from a New York sex crime defense lawyer to initiate actions to protect your rights.

When a parent suspects their child is being sexually abused, or if a child reports that he/she is being sexually abused, the accusations are always taken seriously.  Child sex abuse accusations can be devastating for the victim and their family.  Accusations are also very devastating for the accused offender, especially if when the accusations are false. 

Child Sex Abuse Charges

Unfortunately, in today's society, most people who are accused of child sex abuse are presumed to be guilty despite the fact that there may not be any physical evidence.  Even if the allegations are proved to be unjustifiable, the alleged offender will face lifelong discrimination from peers, family, friends, and neighbors.    Overcoming the natural tendency of law enforcement and juries to be biased against the accused is a necessary aspect of a strong defense case.

In New York, law enforcement responds promptly and aggressively to all accusations of child sex abuse.  Police, social workers, and prosecutors investigate cases of child sex abuse vigorously.  New York prosecutors are determined to get convictions for child sex abuse cases because they are so closely monitored by society.  It is important that people charged with child sex abuse seek legal representation from a knowledgeable New York sex crimes attorney from the beginning.

Those  who are convicted of child sex abuse must list their name on the New York Sex Offender Registry.  A convicted child sex abuse offender may also have to bare the lifelong social stigma of being labeled a dangerous "sex offender".   Your name, address and photo will be easily accessible to any person who chooses to search your name, including potential employers and neighbors.

The Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin has successfully represented various clients throughout New York in child sex abuse cases.  It is critical that immediate action is taken on your behalf by a powerful and proven sex crime defense lawyer from the firm.  Never answer questions from investigators without first ensuring that you have one of our attorneys with you.

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