Manhattan, NY Autism Criminal Defense

Individuals with autism respond differently to social interactions. It can be challenging for autistic people to differentiate between social conventions and norms. As a result, their behavior may be deemed inappropriate or offensive to others, even if they were unaware of the fact. Distinguishing between intimacy and affection can be particularly perplexing. At extreme levels, this can put autistic individuals at a higher risk of being charged with crimes involving inappropriate sexual behavior, whether with online activity or in-person interactions.

There are different levels of understanding of whether autism is a mitigating factor in criminal court for sexual harassment or other related cases. However, with several landmark cases successfully defending such sentiment, there has been a growing movement to correctly identify the role of autism in court. Of course, an autistic person can commit a crime on their own volition, however, presenting evidence of unintentional actions deemed inappropriate may also form a legitimate defense.

About Our Autism Lawyer Services

If you or your loved one has unknowingly committed an act that has been labeled as unlawful, the law office of Harrington & Mahoney can help. We have represented clients in Manhattan and New York with robust defense against numerous charges. As an autism criminal defense firm, our lawyers are well-versed in truly analyzing how an autism diagnosis affects an individual's interactions with others with sound logic and reasoning. 

We strive to secure the most positive results for your case. While we do not guarantee an exact outcome, we work to achieve a favorable resolution for you with all our efforts. Whether that means having the charges completely dropped, achieving a verdict of not guilty, or requesting therapy as punishment without jail time, our team of autism defense lawyers is ready to advocate for the best treatment you can receive. 

Contact Us to Discuss Autism Criminal Defense

If you are facing criminal charges and believe your actions to be innocent, please speak with our autism criminal defense team in Manhattan today. We'll schedule your free consultation to review the details of your case and assess whether we are your best option for a defense team. We'll also answer any questions you have about our firm, autism lawyers, and the legal process so that you will be able to confidently decide on how to proceed. Call now to get started!