NYC Sex Crimes Defense Attorney :: Queens Teacher Accused of Raping 14-Year-Old Student

May 15, 2013

A 36-year-old public school teacher in Queens has been accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old former student of his elementary school.

The English teacher was arrested last month and charged with two counts of first-degree rape, 10 counts of second-degree rape and seven counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

The sexual relationship allegedly began in November, and the man is accused of having sex with the girl in his Queens home.

The girl’s sister apparently found a series of text messages between the two and took the information to the police.

The man has been removed from the classroom. However, no complaints have been filed against this teacher in the past.

Teachers accused of sex crimes have a lot to lose. In addition to possible criminal penalties, they also face suspension or job loss at the school where they teach. If you are a teacher and have been accused of a sex crime or are under investigation for any type of crime, you must take swift action to protect your rights. A NYC Sex Crimes Defense Attorney at Whittel & Melton help you establish a powerful defense against whatever charges you are up against, as well as help you through any administration or disciplinary hearings that you may face.

As soon as an accusation has been made against you, the police will notify your school immediately to conduct an investigation into the matter. Sex crimes cases are often complex and the consequences you face if convicted are quite serious. With that said, the best thing you can do in this situation is to contact a sex crimes defense attorney right away. At Whittel & Melton, you can rest assured that we will take every necessary step to protect your freedom and future by challenging the allegations against you. We work with experts, interview all witnesses, review police reports and establish the credibility of your accuser in order to mount an effective defense on your behalf with the hopes of minimizing the potential consequences associate with your criminal case.

For more information about how we can assist in your sex crimes defense, contact us online or call us statewide and toll-free at 866-608-5529. We offer free initial consultations and can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As former prosecutors, we know what you are up against and will stop at nothing to achieve a successful outcome on your behalf. In order to obtain the best possible results, you must contact us as early on as possible. Don’t face the judge alone, take the first step towards combatting the charges against you and call us today!