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SEXUAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN NEW YORK

A sexual offense allegation can change your life instantly. Even before a trial, the mere accusation can destroy reputations, jobs, and relationships. In New York City, prosecutors pursue sex crimes with intensity, and the laws surrounding these cases are some of the most complex in the criminal code.

If you’ve been accused or charged with a sexual offense or even believe you are under investigation, you need to act immediately. A skilled New York City sex crimes defense lawyer can intervene early, protect your rights, and begin building a defense before the situation spirals out of control.

At Hughes Law, we represent clients throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island in both state and federal courts. We bring years of experience defending people against the most serious and sensitive criminal allegations — and we understand that every case deserves discretion, respect, and strategic precision.

UNDERSTANDING NEW YORK SEXUAL OFFENSE LAWS

New York’s Penal Law includes a wide range of sexual offense charges, from misdemeanors to violent felonies. These include:

  • Rape and Criminal Sexual Act (Penal Law §§ 130.25–130.50)

  • Sexual Abuse and Forcible Touching

  • Predatory Sexual Assault

  • Sexual Misconduct and Statutory Rape

  • Child Pornography and Internet Sex Crimes

  • Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (SORA Violations)

Each of these offenses carries unique elements, penalties, and registration requirements. Convictions can result in long prison sentences, mandatory sex offender registration under New York’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), and lifelong social and professional consequences.

What makes New York’s system particularly harsh is that prosecutors often rely heavily on testimony, digital evidence, or statements obtained in emotionally charged situations. Without strong defense representation, the system can quickly turn against you — even when the evidence is weak or unreliable.

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HOW WE DEFEND SEXUAL OFFENSE CHARGES IN NEW YORK

Defending a sex crime case requires both technical skill and human understanding. Our approach begins with one priority: protecting your rights and your dignity. We immediately demand discovery, review the prosecution’s evidence, and challenge the integrity of every piece from witness statements to forensic reports and digital data.

We work with investigators, forensic experts, and psychologists when necessary to uncover inconsistencies and alternative explanations. In many cases, alleged victims’ accounts contain contradictions or are influenced by outside pressure, emotional instability, or ulterior motives. We expose those weaknesses with precision and tact.

When law enforcement violates constitutional rights through illegal searches, improper interrogations, or suggestive lineups, we file motions to suppress evidence or dismiss charges.

Not every case goes to trial, but we prepare as if it will. That preparation gives us leverage in plea negotiations and credibility before judges and juries alike.

SEX CRIME CONVICTIONS IN NEW YORK

A conviction for a sexual offense in New York can result in years or decades in prison, mandatory registration under SORA, and lasting public stigma. Even after serving a sentence, registered offenders face restrictions on housing, employment, and movement.

For professionals, teachers, medical personnel, or licensed workers, these cases can end careers. For non-citizens, they can trigger deportation. For parents, they can affect custody rights. The impact is total — which is why these cases demand aggressive, intelligent representation from the start.

HUGHES LAW CAN DEFEND YOUR CASE

Our firm has defended clients in some of the most difficult and high-profile cases in New York courts. We understand how these cases are built, how prosecutors think, and how to dismantle their assumptions.

But what truly sets us apart is how we treat our clients. We know that behind every accusation is a person whose future is on the line. We listen, we strategize, and we fight discreetly, compassionately, and relentlessly.

If you’ve been accused, arrested, or are under investigation for a sexual offense in New York City, contact Evan Hughes immediately. Do not speak to police or investigators without an attorney present.

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