Category Archives: Rape
What is Age of Consent in New York?
The age of consent is 17 years old in New York. This means that anyone who engages in sexual activity with a person under the age of 17 can face statutory rape charges. Put another way, anyone under the legal age of consent (17) is deemed legally incapable of providing consent to sexual relations…. Read More »
Types of Rape and Possible Defense Strategies in NY
There are various types of sex crimes in New York – commonly categorized as either rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse. New York Penal Code § 130.05(1) lays the foundation for any sex crime charge, which states that “Whether or not specifically stated, it is an element of every offense defined in this article… Read More »
What is Rape? What to Do if Falsely Accused of Rape in NY
No matter the state, rape is a serious sex crime that involves having nonconsensual sexual intercourse. Outside of forcible, physical intercourse, nonconsensual sex may also occur where an individual is unable to consent due to age or incapacity. Initially, many states vary in terms of what constitutes statutory rape. Simply stated, statutory rape means… Read More »