New York Spousal Rape Attorney
Have you been charged with spousal rape in Queens?
If you are facing spousal rape charges (also called marital rape) in the state of New York, a conviction can result in as much as 25 years in prison and other penalties, and you will have to comply with sex offender registration and sex offender rules. You will likely be discriminated against in your community and your employment and housing choices will be limited. This is a dire situation and you must act now to reach a Queens sex crime lawyer.
At Musa-Obregon Law PC, we have 100 years of combined legal experience and are well-equipped to provide an aggressive yet understanding defense of your rights. The sooner you make contact, the sooner we can get started examining the facts against you and informing you as to how we can help.
Rape is often thought of as a forced act of intercourse by a stranger on the street. That does happen, of course, but in most cases rape is perpetrated by someone the victim knows. It involves any forced oral, anal or vaginal penetration, and that includes by a spouse. A basic component of any rape is the giving of consent, which is a very grey area in the prosecution and defense of spousal rape as well as many other sex crimes.
Consent may be lacking in instances such as the following:
- Forcible compulsion, i.e., threat of physical force
- Physical helplessness, i.e., unconscious or in any powerless condition
- Mental incapacitation, i.e., being given alcohol or other drugs
- "No means no" clause, i.e., expressing non-consent in a reasonably understood way
Why Choose Our Manhattan Defense Lawyers
We are a vastly experienced criminal defense firm and have obtained exceptional results for our clients. If you have been accused of spousal rape, our firm is ready to employ our expertise and knowledge to create a compelling case on your behalf.
We know the trauma associated with a sex crime charge, and take our job of protecting your rights seriously. To see if we can minimize your exposure, don't delay but contact our firm today.