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Westchester County Sex Crime Attorney

Fight Back Against Sex Offense Accusations - (914) 840-5104

Top Attorneys The New York Times If you are being investigated or have been arrested for a sex crime (also called sex offense) in New York, you need a lawyer immediately. Our office provides an aggressive criminal defense. Being charged with a sex offense in New York is devastating it threatens a person's reputation, career, family, and freedom. Our sex offense defense lawyers in Westchester County are passionate about criminal defense. We believe that everyone who is accused of a crime must be vigorously defended.

Why Choose Our Sex Crime Defense Lawyers?

  • 100+ Years of Combined Legal Experience
  • Selection for New York Super Lawyers® (Top 5% of Attorneys)
  • Aggressive & Effective Strategy, One-on-One Service
  • Former Prosecutors Fighting for Your Defense

If you learn you are the target of a sex offense investigation call our office immediately, as early intervention is important. Our aggressive approach allows us to prepare our client's defense. We will speak with investigators and prosecutors so we can determine the status of any investigation, alleged victims, witnesses and the amount of potential evidence against an accused. We will argue against an arrest or if an arrest is inevitable we will argue against an arrest for a sex-related offense. The earlier we can get involved the more we can learn about the investigation with the goal of preventing an arrest.

Start your defense with a free consultation: Call (914) 840-5104 today!

No Sex Offense Accusation Is Too Difficult for Us to Challenge

New York sex offenses can be either a misdemeanor or felony. Some of the charges we can fight against include:

  • Sexual Misconduct
  • Rape
  • Criminal Sexual Act
  • Sodomy
  • Forcible Touching
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Course of sexual conduct against a child
  • Predatory sexual assault
  • Unlawful imprisonment
  • Kidnapping
  • Patronizing or promoting a prostitute
  • Compelling prostitution
  • Sex trafficking
  • Disseminating indecent material to minors
  • Unlawful surveillance
  • Incest
  • Use of a child in sexual performance
  • Promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child

Importantly, these offenses require registration as a sex offender after a conviction.

Registration as a Sex Offender in New York State

If you are convicted of a sex offense the court, after a hearing, will determine the risk level of the offender for committing another sex offense and harm to the community. Level 1 is designated as a low risk, Level 2 is a moderate risk and Level 3 is a high risk. There are also three designations assigned to a sex offender; sexual predator, sexually violent offender or predicate sex offender.

Level 1 requires registration as a sex offender for 20 years and level 3 and 4 requires registration for life. The basic obligations of a registered sex offender include verification of home address every year, providing a current photograph to law enforcement, notification of attendance at any school, providing information regarding internet service providers, screen names and e-mail accounts. However, there are several other requirements including reporting to employers, release of personal information, prohibition from being near children, treatment, disqualifications from certain employment and many others.

The Defense of a Sex Crime

We advise our clients to get past the embarrassment, fear, and outrage of the crime to focus on the best criminal defense.

The criminal defense will focus on some or all of the following:

  • The client interview where we learn the facts and circumstances of the case.
  • Challenging the prosecution's evidence to see if they can actually prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
  • Addressing issues involving the credibility of the prosecution's witnesses.
  • Exploring the defense of entrapment.

Escape from the Nightmare of a Sex Offense Charge - (914) 840-5104

Super Lawyers Stephen J. Riebling
Many sexual offenses are as a result of false accusations from a bitter, jealous or mistaken accuser. Sometimes people are manipulated by friends, family or even professional agencies to make a complaint to the police. In adult situations, consent is always investigated as a potential defense to the charge. All of these circumstances must be explored and pursued by your defense attorney.

As sex offender criminal defense attorneys our goal is to protect your rights by fighting to avoid a sex-related charge, to avoid prison sentences, to avoid sex offender registration, to avoid probation, to suppress evidence and to seek a dismissal of the charges wherever possible.

If you or a loved one needs help with a criminal investigation or sex crime charge, call our office today at (914) 840-5104 and speak with one of our Westchester County criminal defense attorneys.

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At Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

    "Outstanding lawyers. I have worked with them twice and they know what they are doing."
    I have worked with Keith Brown and he always took the time to answer my questions. He always had a plan for me and explained everything clearly.
    - Jason B.
    "I was lucky to have such an open and compassionate lawyer."
    The firm was a big help in my DWI case in White Plains. We appeared in Court together and they always took time to explain my case and all of my options. My lawyer even gave me his e-mail address and responded to my questions on weekends. I was lucky to have such an open and compassionate lawyer. I didn't know my lawyer from anyone when I found him on the internet but now I feel comfortable calling him anytime. He also helped me with my child custody issues that keep coming up. I would recommend you call him with any questions.
    - Former Client
    "It was also obvious to me that the judges and even the prosecutors know and liked Andrew which I believe made him lawyer much more effective and successful in my case."
    About a year ago I met with Andrew Proto and hired his firm, Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP to handle my criminal case. Andrew was able to work out a deal with the prosecutor to have my criminal charges dismissed and my court record sealed. It was also obvious to me that the judges and even the prosecutors know and liked Andrew which I believe made him lawyer much more effective and successful in my case. I really appreciate his service and the firm.
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    "In the best hands"
    Andrew Proto, a very professional person dedicated to his work helped me in criminal and civil cases, everything came out very well, we won the case thanks to your help Andrew .
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    "One was reduced from 6 points to 2 and the other one was dismissed. Overall, I am satisfied with Andrew's services."
    Andrew Proto helped me on two traffic violation tickets. One was reduced from 6 points to 2 and the other one was dismissed. Overall, I am satisfied with his services. I’ve used three different lawyers before an he is the best so far.
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    "Thank you for saving my driving record."
    Thank you for your excellent representation with respect to my ticket. I didn't have to go to court, you took care of everything and my record is clear. Thank you for saving my driving record.
    - Former Client
    "Each lawyer in the firm is very professional. We had complete confidence in them when we retained them for our son's felony drug case."
    David Sachs and the lawyers at Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP are the best criminal lawyers in Westchester County. Each lawyer in the firm is very professional. We had complete confidence in them when we retained them for our son's felony drug case. Originally we had a different lawyer handling the matter but we felt that the case was headed in the wrong direction as the former lawyer recommended that our son plead guilty to a felony. After we hired them they immediately developed a clearly laid out a strategy and approach to the case and they made us feel at ease. We finally had great lawyers fighting on our son's behalf. Ultimately, our son did not have to plead guilty to a felony or even a crime! Mr. Sachs was able to obtain an ACD dismissal and now our son will not have a criminal record and his plans to become a CPA will not be derailed!!! Thank you soooooo very much Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP!
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    "David Sachs is a fantastic lawyer and overall good guy"
    When I first spoke to David Sachs I instantly felt confident in his abilities and personal character. Great result in my criminal case. I highly recommend him if you are arrested. He is a fantastic lawyer and an overall good guy!
    - J.B.

Why You Should Choose Our Law Firm

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  • Award-Winning
    Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for Family Law and Criminal Defense
  • Published Legal Authors
    Co-Authored National Bestsellers on DWI & Criminal Defense
  • Experience & Perspective
    100+ years of combined experience, including criminal prosecution