Three detectives came to my house saying some one filed a complaint against me. They ask to speak to me What should I do?
You should consult with a criminal defense attorney immediately.
Brooklyn, NY
Criminal defense Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime ... +4 more
You should consult with a criminal defense attorney immediately.
Having sexual contact with a person under 17 is a crime
The answer depends on what the ultimate sentence is. If he gets sentenced to a city year, then yes, after 8 months on the Island, he has completed...
New York's sealing statute does not expunge a record.
The age of consent in New York is 17
The sentence is a legal sentence. Unfortunately, many defendants have been known to have been "punished" for going to trial by getting a stiffer...
The judge could have allowed him a second time for a program. However, the judge could have sentenced him to upstate prison time for up to the...
If you and your boyfriend are both 17 or older, there is no crime to engage in consensual relations.
A police officer makes or follows up on making an accusation. A prosecutor proves it. So, the answer to your question is yes.
The age of consent in New York is 17. As long as both of us are at least 17 and otherwise consent, there is no criminal liability.