He has dealt with experts, drafted lie detector questions,
interpreted responses, analyzed results from Static 99 reports
(a device that estimates probability of recidivism), reviewed
Abel assessment reports (a sexual predilection assessment
tool) and other diagnostic-psychiatric reports based on
DSM-IV criteria. He has received countless hours of specialized
training in sex crimes. He has searched computers for child
pornography and assisted in the charging of defendants with
crimes thereof.
Since sex crimes often carry particularly long sentences
(including life in prison in some instances) and given the
over zealousness of many district attorneys to force long
and harsh prison sentences on such defendants, if you have
been accused of a sex crime, you will need a knowledgeable
and dedicated defense lawyer. Moreover, the Federal Bureau
of Investigations, the Manhattan District Attorney Office,
the Bronx District Attorney Office, the Kings District Attorney
Office, the Queens District Attorney Office, the Richmond
(Staten Island) District Attorney Office, and the Westchester
District Attorney Office all have specialized prosecutorial
units dedicated solely to the prosecution of accused sex
offenders.
Hire an attorney who is similarly dedicated to your case,
to your defense. Allow Mr. Petrus to bring his particular
knowledge in the area of sex crimes to you. Your life may
depend on it.
For sample sex crimes under New York State Penal
Law, please visit Article130 at this web site:
NY Penal Law
Other Resources:
Megan’ Law
The New York State Sex Offender Registry
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