NY Federal Sex Crime Defense AttorneysFederal Sex CrimesFederal sex crimes laws address a broad range of acts involving rape, sexual harassment, molestation, and the illegal production or distribution of pornography. The federal government is also involved in investigating and prosecuting sex crimes that cross state or national boundaries. Federal sex crimes laws are intended to protect innocent members of society from the violent acts of sexual predators. However, being charged with a federal sex crime in New York carries an immediate punishment in the form of loss of respect and public good will. Without being found guilty of any wrongdoing, a person can be ostracized from their family and community. Even if the charges are dropped or dismissed, the damage is done. Given the seriousness of the charges and the highly polarizing effect they can have, waiting until the charges have been filed can have severe consequences for the accused. Recent concern over sexual predators’ ability to arrange meetings with potential victims via the Internet and social networking websites led to the October 2008 passage of the Keeping the Internet Devoid of Sexual Predators (KIDS) Act ). Under provisions of the KIDS Act, convicted sexual predators are required to provide and update the National Sex Offender Registry with their email accounts, instant messaging addresses and other forms of online identity. Persons found in violation of the act would face up to 10 years in prison. Getting the services of a federal criminal defense lawyer is the best method of insuring that the rights of the accused are upheld. The federal law enforcement agencies that investigate and prosecute sex crimes must act within the law, and a NY sex crime defense attorney can hold investigating agencies responsible for their actions. If you, or someone you care for, are under investigation for federal sex crimes charges, please contact the nationally respected attorneys of Conaway & Strickler, P.C., New York federal criminal defense lawyers, Dan Conaway and Meg Strickler, have the combination of tenacity and skill to ensure that their federal sex crimes charges clients receive every legal protection entitled to them. Conaway & Strickler, P.C., New York Federal Sex Crime Defense Attorneys  |