sex crime defense lawyer ny - Paul D Petrus
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- 1. www.petruslaw.comNew York Criminal Defense LawyerPhone: 212.564.2440paul@petruslaw.comDisclaimer:The tips in this presentation are general in nature. Please use yourdiscretion while following them. The author does not guarantee legalvalidity of the tips contained herein.SEX CRIME
- 2. Mr. Petrus worked exclusively in adult sex crimes for over three anda half years while working as a probation officer. He has receivedspecialized training in sex crimes. As a probation officer, he hassearched computers for child pornography and assisted in thecharging of defendants with crimes thereof.
- 3. Mr. Petrus’s experience in Sex crime• He has dealt with experts• Drafted lie detector questions• Interpreted responses• Analyzed results from Static 99 reports (a device that estimatesprobability of recidivism)• Reviewed Abel assessment reports and other diagnostic-psychiatric reports based on DSM-IV criteria
- 4. Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault• Forcible rape• Date rape• Statutory rape• Sexual assault includes any type of unwanted physical contactwith a sexual organ and may include aggressive, sexuallysuggestive statements.
- 5. Punishments• Incarceration• Fines• Psychiatric treatment• Paying restitution to the victim• Registering as a sex offender.
- 6. “Victimless” Crimes• A crime without any direct victims• Prostitution• Indecent exposure• Illegal possession of pornography.
- 7. Penalties for “Victimless” Crimes• Can be just as severe as if a victim is involved• Jail or prison time• Fines• Community service• Participate in a sexual offender treatment program or lifetimeregistration as a sexual offender.
- 8. False Allegations• Happens mostly in child sexual abuse cases.• Harm the accused.
- 9. Hire an attorney who is similarly dedicated to your case, to yourdefense. Allow Mr. Paul D. Petrus Jr. to bring his particularknowledge in the area of sex crimes to you. There are manydifficulties that can arise from a conviction. Your life may dependon it.
- 10. Contact Us:Paul D. Petrus, Jr.Sex Crime Defense lawyer, New Yorkwww.petruslaw.comPhone: 212.564.2440paul@petruslaw.com