Sex Offender
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A mistake about age is not a defense to statutory rape charges, even if the underage person lied and gave consent. It is a "strict liability" offense, which makes the perpetrator responsible regardless of the surrounding circumstances. A person can be found guilty of the crime of statutory rape even if they honestly believed the other person was 18 years of age or older. They can also be found guilty of the crime even if the victim consented to have sex and gave false information regarding his/her age.
An appeal must be made almost immediately after being convicted of a
crime. In New York, an offender must make a criminal appeal within 30
days of the date of sentencing. If they wait any longer than that, they
will have to file an explanation of why the notification was delayed. I
suggest contacting a local attorney regarding the issues that he feels
prevented a fair trial.
A level 2 sex offender who has not received a designation of sexual
predator, sexually violent offender or predicate sex offender, who has
been registered for a minimum period of thirty years, may be relieved
of! any fur ther duty to register upon the granting of a petition for
relief by the sentencing court or the court which made the determination
regarding duration of registration and level of notification. Correction
Law §168-o(1) sets forth the procedures to follow when a level 2 sex
offender who has been registered for a minimum of 30 years wishes to
file a petition for relief from registration.