Blog Posts - Sex Crimes
Can a Victim of Sexual Assault Charges in NJ Drop The Charge?
In the State of New Jersey—and throughout the nation—criminal charges, such as those for sexual assault, are brought and governed by the state rather than by the victims. In other words, it’s up to the prosecution to determine if the original charge of sexual assault is valid and, if so,...
Continue ReadingWhat is Sexual Assault?
The crime of rape is classified as sexual assault in the State of New Jersey. The charge can be elevated to aggravated sexual assault in specific circumstances, such as when the victim is a child or when a weapon is used during the commission of the crime. If you’re facing...
Continue ReadingTips to Help You Understand Megan’s Law
Today, social media, the internet and news stations are great ways to get information about criminals. However, one essential resource that all states must have is a way to report sex offenders. Everyone needs to know about Megan’s Law and how to use it. Megan’s Law’s origins In 1994, a...
Continue ReadingWhat does it mean to be a Tier 1, 2 or 3 sex offender?
When you receive a conviction for a sexually based criminal offense in New Jersey, the state places you into one of three “tiers,” or categories. When you register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law, the state places you in a particular tier, with the tier category demonstrating how likely...
Continue ReadingHow Long Do You Have To Register As A Sex Offender In New Jersey?
When a New Jersey judge or jury convicts you of a criminal offense that is sexual in nature, you have an obligation to register as a sex offender with the state. Known as “Megan’s Law,” the law seeks to make it so that sex offenders feel the consequences of their...
Continue ReadingWhat happens when a New Jersey sex offender fails to register?
When you receive a conviction for a sex crime in New Jersey, the implications are far-reaching. In addition to any criminal penalties you may face, you have to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law. This holds true not only in the case of a conviction but also if...
Continue ReadingDoes Megan’s Law Apply to Juvenile Offenders?
Megan’s Law is a mid-1990s law that requires certain sex offenders to register their personal information with law enforcement agencies. While the majority of registered sex offenders are adults, juveniles typically are not exempt from its registration requirements. According to reporting from New Jersey Monitor, the Garden State is one...
Continue ReadingHow Does Parole Differ For Sex Offenders?
In New Jersey, mandatory minimum sentencing laws determine how long you might serve in prison. Most prisoners become eligible for parole after serving a third of their sentence. Once out of prison, ex-convicts must follow the guidelines of their parole for an average of five years. However, there are extra...
Continue ReadingWhat should you know about registering under Megan’s law?
If charged with a sex offense in New Jersey, the authorities classify the case as one of three tiers – low risk, moderate risk and high risk. Megan’s law, a state statute enacted in 1994, requires those convicted of offenses classified as tier two, moderate risk, or tier three, high...
Continue ReadingHow Megan’s Law Works in New Jersey
New Jersey has several laws in place pertaining to sex crimes committed against children, and Megan’s Law is an example of one of the laws most commonly referenced. Megan’s Law sets guidelines with regard to publicizing sex offenders, and if you receive a charge and conviction for a sexually based...
Continue ReadingThirty-One Suspects Arrested In Sex Offender Sting In NJ
The year 2020 led to a rise in the online sexual exploitation of children in New Jersey. When the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office became aware of this trend, it developed a sting operation called “Operation 24/7.” On July 14, the Attorney General’s Office announced the result of Operation 24/7...
Continue ReadingJersey Shore Man Arrested For Distributing Child Pornography
The increasing use of electronic devices to collect, store and distribute information from the Internet has led to an increased frequency of individuals being charged with crimes involving pornography, especially pornography focusing on children. A recent arrest of a man accused of various sex crimes involving children demonstrates how a...
Continue ReadingCop Arrested For Sex Crimes, Other Charges In Atlantic City
Sexual offense charges in New Jersey are incredibly serious. Not only do they carry serious legal penalties, but they can also destroy a person’s life and career. A Jersey City police officer was recently arrested in Atlantic City and is facing several serious charges. Police officer arrested for sex crimes...
Continue ReadingIf I Was Drunk, Can I Be Charged for Sexual Assault?
Sexual Assault Overview A criminal or civil charge of sexual assault does not require intent to commit sexual assault on the part of the accused for such a charge to be successful. This is usually the case when the accused was intoxicated at the time of the assault. When there...
Continue ReadingAnother Massage Therapist Arrested for Sexually Assaulting a Client
New Jersey Sexual Assault Over the past several months, New Jersey has initiated a coordinated campaign against professional massage therapists who are suspected of sexually assaulting their clients. Since the beginning of the year, at least five massage therapists have lost their licenses and faced criminal charges. What exactly are...
Continue ReadingNew Jersey Man Charged With Sexual Assault After Exchanging Lewd Pictures With Underaged Girl
Sexual Assault With a Minor in New Jersey A Riverdale resident faces charges of sexual assault after police discovered sexually explicit text messages sent to a 12-year-old. The charges are the result of a tip to police from the mother of the girl, who found the messages on her daughter’s...
Continue ReadingNJ Middle School Teacher Arrested And Accused of Sex Crimes Involving A Student
On October 27, 2018, Stephanie Carafa, a teacher at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Lodi, NJ, was arrested following an investigation conducted by the Lodi police department and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office of inappropriate activity occurring at a local high school. Police initiated this investigation after allegations were made...
Continue ReadingAtlantic Highlands Resident Busted for Child Porn
Recently, a resident of Atlantic Highlands who was serving on the borough’s environmental commission was caught possessing and distributing child pornography online. Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography A 60-year-old resident of the Atlantic Highlands was just taken into police custody when it was discovered his was both in possession...
Continue ReadingNew Jersey’s System for Determining How Dangerous Sex Offenders Are
There are few things as heartbreaking as when a child is sexually harassed, and because of this New Jersey has a complex system in place in order to alert and protect the public from any sex offenders that live in their area. All 21 counties have a method of keeping...
Continue ReadingN.J. Corrections Officer Accused of Having Child Pornography
Federal charges were filed against a New Jersey Department of Corrections officer recently in connection to what federal prosecutors describe as images of child sexual abuse, according to a recent article at NJ.com. The 37-year-old Lodi resident was taken into custody by special agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs...
Continue ReadingCamden County Nurse Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teen Patient
Camden County Sexual Assault Charges A man who worked as a supervisory nurse at a Camden County youth rehab facility agreed to surrender his nursing license while awaiting resolution of sexual assault charges. The suspect, a 31-year-old Monroe NJ resident, has been accused of sexually assaulting an underage patient at...
Continue ReadingCamden County Criminal Lawyers Civil Commitments Of Sex Offenders
Federal sex offenders and sex offenders in 20 states and the District of Columbia are not automatically released when they have served their criminal sentence. Instead, federal laws and the laws of these 20 plus jurisdictions allow for a procedure called a civil commitment. Civil commitments have been used by...
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