Queens Sex Crime Attorney
Sex Crimes & Immigration Status
Any type of criminal charge can be difficult to confront if you are a U.S. citizen, but if you are an immigrant living in this country, being convicted of a sex crime could lead to criminal deportation or denial of US Citizenship. Most sex crimes are considered crimes of moral turpitude, and a guilty sentence, or in some cases the charge alone, can deny you the possibility of proving that you are a person of good moral character when you apply for citizenship. In Queens, sex crimes are tried vigorously in court, and they carry a heavy social stigma. Law enforcement officials statewide are cracking down hard on these offenses, which include:
- Rape
- Indecent exposure
- Child molestation
- Sexual assault
- Child pornography
- Internet sex crimes
If you have been accused of a sex crime, it could not only lead to severe legal penalties, including imprisonment, but it could also ruin your reputation. Even if your conviction doesn't result in deportation, if you are found guilty you likely be required by law to register as a sex offender - which means giving local police stations your name, photo, address and being added to an online database that is available to the general public. You need an aggressive Queens criminal defense attorney on your side to assist with the reduction and removal of criminal charges.
Sex Crime Lawyer in Queens
At Musa-Obregon & Associates, we know immigration law and we are on your side. Through careful investigation of the facts surrounding the case, we will work with you to discover the strategy for resolving your charges which has the greatest chances of success. We know that being accused of a sex crime can be an embarrassing and distressing experience, which is only made worse by the chance that you could be involuntarily removed from the country. When you come to the firm, we will be ready to get started on your defense.
Contact a Queens sex crime attorney if you've been accused of a sex crime to avoid the embarrassing consequence of registering as a sex offender.