Navigating the complexities of criminal records and background checks can be particularly challenging for individuals with extensive criminal histories. In New York, state laws provide several mechanisms that can enable someone with numerous arrests and even serious charges, such as murder, to pass background checks, especially in employment scenarios. Arrests…
Living in a homeless shelter can present numerous challenges, including sharing close quarters with individuals who may not always act in your best interest. In situations where a roommate becomes threatening, understanding your legal rights and options is crucial for ensuring your safety and protecting yourself legally. One common concern…
Forcible touching in New York refers to the act of intentionally and forcibly touching another person’s intimate parts without their consent. This offense is addressed under New York Penal Law Section 130.52. Under this statute, a person commits forcible touching when they intentionally touch another person’s intimate parts, such as…
Promoting and possessing sexual performances by a child in New York is a sex crime involving to the production, distribution, or possession of material depicting sexual conduct involving minors. The statute governing this offense is found in Article 263 of the New York Penal Law. Under this law, promoting a…
Indecent exposure in New York refers to the act of publicly exposing one’s private parts in a manner considered offensive or inappropriate. This offense is addressed under New York Penal Law Section 245.01. Under this statute, a person commits indecent exposure when they intentionally expose their private parts in a…
People v. Hough is about a sexual assault and mistaken belief. Mistaken belief refers to a situation where someone holds a belief or understanding about a particular fact or circumstance that turns out to be incorrect. In other words, it involves being mistaken or wrong about something. This can happen…
In New York, the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) requires individuals convicted of certain sex offenses to register as sex offenders with the Division of Criminal Justice Services. SORA aims to enhance public safety by providing law enforcement agencies with information about the whereabouts of convicted sex offenders living in…
Rape in the third degree in New York occurs when a person engages in sexual intercourse with another person without that person’s consent. This lack of consent can result from various factors, such as the victim being unable to give consent due to incapacitation from drugs or alcohol. Additionally, if…
Public lewdness, as defined by New York law, involves engaging in lewd behavior in a public place or in a manner that’s visible to the public. The key aspect is that the conduct is meant to be observed by others or is likely to be seen by others who might…
In New York, lack of consent to sex due to incapacitation means being unable to make decisions or control actions because of drugs or alcohol. According to Penal Law § 130.05(2)(d), a person cannot consent if they clearly express unwillingness to engage in the act, and a reasonable person would…