Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree is a New York sex offense prohibiting engaging in oral or anal sex with another person, either without their consent or because the alleged victim was unable to provide their consent.
Before a judge or jury can convict someone of committing a Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree, the government must establish each element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. In this context, oral sexual conduct involves any contact between the mouth and the penis, vulva or anus. Similarly, anal sexual conduct refers to any contact between the penis and the anus. Under New York Law, minors under the age of 17 are cannot legally provide consent.
Thus, a violation occurs even if a minor consents to oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct. Prosecutors frequently file charges for Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree alongside one or more of the following offenses:. Moreover, individuals convicted of committing a Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree are required to register as sex offenders for a minimum of 20 years, potentially extending for their lifetime. We are ready to meet with you promptly to begin crafting a strong defense against the charges you are facing.
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