Mr. Petrus worked exclusively in adult sex crimes for over three and a half years while working as a probation officer. He has received specialized training in sex crimes. As a probation officer, he has searched computers for child pornography and assisted in the charging of defendants with crimes thereof. To know more about adult sex crime cases please contact Mr. Paul D Petrus Jr. at 212.385.1961 Email: paul@petruslaw.com and visit: http://www.petruslaw.com/practiceAreas/abuse

1. The charge of sex crime can be
DEVASTATING
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2. Mr. Petrus worked exclusively in adult sex crimes for over three and
a half years while working as a probation officer. He has received
specialized training in sex crimes. As a probation officer, he has
searched computers for child pornography and assisted in the
charging of defendants with crimes thereof.

3. Why should you take sex crime charge very seriously
• Not only you will be prosecuted and may have to go to jail, but
also you have to fight social stigma.
• With social activism and disappearing moderate views on the
rise, you are probably experiencing the darkest days of your
life.

4. You must fight for your justice, as well as keep
faith in the judiciary and plan to fight back.
Avoid mistakes

5. #1: Don 't talk to police without an
attorney present
• Anything you say can be used against you as evidence in the
court.
• Do not talk with the police or child protective agencies without
an attorney present.

6. #2: Keep low profile
• Any aggressive posturing may damage your social reputation.
• Refute the charge, but avoid being aggressive in your defense in
public.

7. You have to fight public perception. Bad news spreads fast.
So you have to act fast

8. #1: Appoint a NY Sex Crime Defense
Attorney early
• You need immediate legal help.
• Appoint the best and experienced Sex Crime Defense Attorney
you can find.
• Consult your lawyer before making any public statement or
talking to anyone.

9. #2: Before hiring your attorney, do some
research
• Research about the attorney you are going to hire.
• Make sure that he specializes in sex crimes defense cases in New
York.
• Sex crimes defense needs specialization and experience in
dealing with these types of cases.
• Hire a lawyer who has a well-established record of practicing in
such cases.

10. Contact
Paul D. Petrus, Jr.
New York Sex Crime Defense Lawyer
Phone: 212.564.2440 / 212.385.1961
paul@petruslaw.com
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