Internet sex crimes are illegal acts of a sexual nature committed through the use of the internet. These crimes are taken very seriously and, if convicted, can result in devastating consequences for your life. In many instances, those charged with internet sex crimes are innocent. Due to the complexities involved in these types of cases, it is critical to contact a NYC criminal defense lawyer from our firm as soon as possible. When facing charges of this nature, you need an aggressive legal defense to give you the best chance of proving your innocence.

There are two main types of internet sex crimes:

• - Child Pornography – Covered under New York Penal Law Article 263, this includes the possession, creation, distribution, sale, or production of any pornographic material involving minors under the age of 17.

• - Luring a Minor – This involves communicating with a minor in a lewd or sexual manner over the internet, and may include attempting to arrange an in-person meeting to engage in sexual activities.

Both child pornography and luring a minor are considered felonies in New York. In some cases—such as when the alleged offender or victim crosses state lines—these offenses may be prosecuted as federal crimes and punished under stringent federal sentencing guidelines.