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People Vs. Anna Sorokin

Covered by New York Times, and other outlets. Fake heiress accused of conning the city’s wealthy, and has an HBO special being made about her.

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Accused of stalking Alec Baldwin. The case garnered nationwide attention, with USAToday, NYPost, and other media outlets following it closely.

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Juror who prompted calls for new Ghislaine Maxwell trial turns to lawyer who defended Anna Sorokin.

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The Spodek Law Group understands how delicate high-profile cases can be, and has a strong track record of getting positive outcomes. Our lawyers service a clientele that is nationwide. With offices in both LA and NYC, and cases all across the country - Spodek Law Group is a top tier law firm.

Todd Spodek is a second generation attorney with immense experience. He has many years of experience handling 100’s of tough and hard to win trials. He’s been featured on major news outlets, such as New York Post, Newsweek, Fox 5 New York, South China Morning Post, Insider.com, and many others.

In 2022, Netflix released a series about one of Todd’s clients: Anna Delvey/Anna Sorokin.

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NYC Rape Defense Lawyers

Statutory Rape: Understanding the Charge and Potential Defenses

What is the Charge of Statutory Rape?

Statutory rape is a charge of sexual relations that involved a person too young to consent. The age at which a person is legally able to consent to sex is called the age of consent, and this varies from state to state. Every state currently has an age of consent between 16 and 18 years of age, with 31 states setting the age of consent at 16, eight setting it at 17, and 12 setting it at 18.

Most states don’t actually use the term “statutory rape,” and instead have other names for this type of charge. Terms used include child molestation, sexual misconduct, carnal knowledge of a minor and sexual intercourse with a minor.

How statutory rape differs from other forms of rape is that it doesn’t involve sexual relations with another person against their will, and in fact the sexual relations would be completely legal if the person were of age. The reason it’s considered rape is because the person is too young to legally give their consent to sex. In the event that there are forced sexual relations with someone who is under the age of consent, the prosecution will likely charge the defendant with both rape and statutory rape.

Statutory Rape Defenses

For many years, it didn’t matter if the defendant thought that the victim was past the age of consent, they were still guilty if they had sexual relations with the victim. More recently, there have been states that allow a defendant who thought the victim was of age to use that as their defense in court. In most areas, though, this defense will not apply. Even if the victim intentionally deceived the defendant into believing they were past the age of consent, the defendant can still be convicted of statutory rape.

One potential defense that can apply in some cases is the Romeo and Juliet law. These laws apply when either both the defendant and the victim were underage, or when the defendant is close enough in age to the victim. For example, a state may have a Romeo and Juliet law that applies if the defendant is within 2 or 3 years of age to the victim. States may have additional requirements for these laws to apply, such as the victim being at least 15 years of age or the defendant to be under 21 years of age. In some states, Romeo and Juliet laws prevent criminal charges, while in others they simply lessen the penalties.

The most significant advantage of Romeo and Juliet laws for defendants is that they can either keep the defendant off of the sex offender registry, or they can reduce how long the defendant is on the registry. Considering the effect that being on the sex offender registry has on someone’s life, this is a major benefit.

If a defendant is using Romeo and Juliet laws for their defense, then consent becomes a critical factor in the case, as the defendant also needs to show that the victim consented to the sexual relations for their defense to apply.

Penalties for Statutory Rape

The punishment for statutory rape typically includes a mandatory prison sentence, along with fines, mandatory treatment and probation. In most states, the defendant will also need to register as a sex offender.

The severity of the charge and penalties can vary significantly based on factors like the victim’s age, the age difference between the defendant and victim, and whether the defendant has any prior offenses or used drugs/alcohol to facilitate the crime.

If you or someone you know has been charged with statutory rape, it’s crucial to seek the guidance of an experienced criminal defense attorney who can evaluate the specific facts of the case and determine the best legal strategy to minimize the potential consequences.

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