The criminal trial attorneys of Arroyo Copland & Associates, PLLC advise and represent people charged with sex crimes in state or federal court. These vary from indecent exposure or child pornography possession to forcible rape or sexual assault. Our objective in each case is to protect our clients from the worst possible consequences of conviction, and a realistic goal in many cases is to defeat it altogether.
Capital District Sexual Assault Defense Lawyers: Call 518-213-3740
Contact our office in Albany to learn how experienced and dedicated defense lawyers can expand your options toward a favorable outcome on serious sex charges in the Capital District and Upstate New York. Examples of the kinds of cases we handle include:
- Sexual assault
- Date rape or spousal rape
- Statutory rape, including consensual sex between minors
- Child pornography charges in state or federal court
- Internet solicitation of a minor for sex
- Prostitution charges, including online solicitation charges
- Sex crimes charged against teachers, coaches, day care workers or others responsible for supervising children or young people
- Child Protective Services cases involving child sexual abuse
- Sex offenses charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
Our first step is to determine the facts of the case, your exposure to punishment and your strategic defense options. These can vary from outright dismissal to negotiating a plea to, to preparing your case for trial and concentrating on sentencing issues and long-term sex offender registration obligations.
No matter what the facts of your case involve, you will need to make important decisions at various points, especially the choice between accepting a plea offer and taking the case to trial. While we can't make this decision for you, we can give you the information, advice and legal support necessary to make the best decision possible under the facts of the case. Keep in mind that no matter how difficult your case might appear at the beginning, an experienced defense lawyer can accomplish a great deal to improve your position while weakening the prosecution's case.
Albany Sex Crime Trial Attorneys for State or Federal Cases
For additional information about the different defense strategies that we can apply on your behalf in a sex offense case charged under New York or federal law, contact Arroyo Copland & Associates, PLLC in Albany.
