In layman terms. Sex crime may be defined as a sex act that is considered deviant in nature, the exchange of sexual activity for money, or a forced/non-consensual sexual act. To know more information about sex crime in New York and their effects please contact Paul D Petrus Jr. at 212.564.2440 and visit: http://www.petruslaw.com/practiceAreas/abuse

1. Sex crimes in New York
and
their effects
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2. • Sex crime or sexual offence is serious.
• Penalties for this may be imposed for
life.
• Adversely affects accused person’s
reputation and relationships.

3. Definition: Sex crime
• In layman terms. Sex crime may be defined as a sex act that is
considered deviant in nature, the exchange of sexual activity
for money, or a forced/non-consensual sexual act.
For a definitive definition, refer to
http://ypdcrime.com/penal.law/article130.htm#p130.00, http://www.slc.edu/offices-
services/security/assault/Penal_Law.html or some other authorized law site

4. Rape
 Forced or non-consensual sexual intercourse.
 Different types of rape are
 statutory rape
 spousal rape
 date rape

5. Sexual abuse
 Any form of non-consensual contact (from an adult
towards a child) of a sexual nature.
 Includes improper touching, molestation and forced
sexual intercourse.

6. Sexual Battery
 Intentional touching or hitting of another person
against his or her will.
 Includes molestation, fondling or forced sexual
intercourse.
 Equivalent to rape in some states.

7. Indecent Exposure
 Causing offense or alarm by the purposeful exposing
of one's genitalia or breasts in public.
 Does not include breastfeeding in public.
 Do not apply in places where nudity is accepted.

8. Child Molestation
 Any sexual interaction between an adult and a child,
particularly a child under the age of 14.
 May occur in the home environment or by a person
in a position of trust with the child.

9. Child Pornography
 Pictures, videos or other images of children under
the age of 18 engaged in any type of sexual conduct
or actions of a sexual nature.

10. Internet Sex Crimes
 Using internet to lure or entice a minor, to commit
child pornography or to commit any sexual offence.

11. Human Trafficking
 Is the illegal trade in human beings for the purpose
of commercial sexual exploitation or forced labour

12. Prostitution
 Act of exchanging money for sexual acts.
 Includes pandering i.e. procuring customers for a
prostitute and
 solicitation i.e. offering or agreeing to the exchange
of sex for money.

13. Physiological Effects of Sexual Crime…
• Depression or dissociation
• Post traumatic stress disorder
• Suicide
• School/ learning problems
• Anxiety or increased alertness

14. Physiological Effects of Sexual Crime
• Self- destructive behavior.
• Anti social behavior.
• Amnesia for abuse memories.
• Distrust of people.

15. Physical Effects of Sexual Crime
• Death
• Infection
• Internal bleeding
• Chronic pain
• Sexually transmitted disease
• Internal laceration
• Damage to internal organs
• Vaginitus

16. Paul’s experience in Sex Crime Cases
Mr. Petrus worked exclusively in adult sex crimes for over three and a
half years while working as a probation officer. He has received
specialized training in sex crimes. As a probation officer, he has
searched computers for child pornography and assisted in the charging
of defendants with crimes thereof.

17. Contact Paul D. Petrus, Jr. for more about criminal
defense law and procedures in New York
www.petruslaw.com
New York Criminal Defense Lawyer
Phone: 212.564.2440
paul@petruslaw.com