Blog Posts - Sex crimes
Does Megan's Law Specifically Prohibit Where a Sex Offender Can Reside?
If you have been convicted of a sex crime, you may wonder about the next steps. One thing you may be concerned about is whether you have to move. There are a lot of myths about sex crimes. For example, you may have heard that sex offenders cannot live near...
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How Do You Get Removed from Megan’s Law in NJ?
If you are a convicted sex offender, you will be facing imprisonment, steep fines, and potentially be ordered to pay restitution to the victim. You may face community supervision for life following a sexual assault, kidnapping, or aggravated criminal sexual contact. If that does not seem bad enough, you will...
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What Constitutes an Aggravated Sexual Assault?
If you are under investigation for aggravated sexual assault, acquiring representation immediately is a must. The state imposes harsh penalties for those accused of aggravated sexual assault, including imprisonment, fines, and lifetime registration on the New Jersey sex offender registry. Thankfully, the South Jersey aggravated sexual assault lawyers at The...
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What are the Requirements for Megan’s Law?
Megan’s Law is named after Megan Kanka, a seven-year-old who was raped and murdered by her neighbor, who was a convicted sex offender. If you have been prosecuted for a sexual offense, you will be required to follow the regulations instituted under Megan’s Law. While Megan’s Law exists at the...
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What are the Different Types of Sex Crimes?
The stigma that follows individuals accused of sex crimes can impact a person’s future. If you are facing criminal charges, you need to hire an experienced counsel to defend your rights. Avoiding a conviction will keep you from serving time, paying steep fines and court fees, and having your name...
Read MoreDoes New Jersey Have Romeo and Juliet Laws?
Teenagers are evolving into adults and start to take on adult behaviors, like sexual activity. For parents, one of the many fears is that their child will be targeted by an adult. However, what if the teenager has entered into a consensual sexual relationship with another teenager? In New Jersey,...
Read MoreCan I be Removed from the Megan’s Law Internet Registry?
Enacted in 1994 by the State of New Jersey, Megan’s Law is a group of statutes that mandates public disclosure of information pertaining to sex offenders. These laws were ratified on the federal level two years later, allowing states to let the public know when there are sex offenders in...
Read MoreWhat is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is both a legal and social issue that has garnered increased attention over the last several years. It is a worldwide issue that constantly evolves with new legal challenges and law enforcement strategies. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) lists human trafficking as the third-largest international crime. Human...
Read MoreWhat Defenses Can be Used in Statutory Rape Cases?
It is against the law for an adult to have sex with a minor. This law still applies when the sex is consensual between both parties. It is assumed that minors are not capable of providing informed consent for sexual activities. The age of consent varies from state to state...
Read MoreMegan’s Law Update
A conviction for a sex offense in the State of New Jersey generally carries with it the requirement of Megan’s Law and parole supervision for life. Under some, but not all circumstances, an individual may move to terminate his or her registration requirements under Megan’s Law, as well as parole...
Read MoreLegal Defenses in Sexual Assault Cases
All forms of rape count as sexual assault, but not all sexual assault crimes count as rape. Even though state laws vary, all states view sexual assault crimes as crimes that involve sexual activity with no clear consent. The legal defense used in a sexual assault case may revolve around...
Read MoreConsequences of Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
If you have been convicted of a sexual offense, such as sexual abuse or other related offenses, then you most likely are aware of the consequences and ramifications that have followed. In addition to your sentencing, you also will have to register as a sex offender in your jurisdiction. Evidently,...
Read MoreTypes of Sex Crimes
There are various types of sex crimes, some of the most common crimes include coercion and illegal sexual conduct against an individual. All states have certain laws that prohibit these crimes, but they often have statutes of limitations on lawsuits against alleged offenders. Sex crimes can be divided into certain...
Read MoreSex Offender Misled by Police
A recent state Supreme Court ruling raises important questions about the tactics law enforcement officers use to secure a confession. In 2011, police officers pulled over an individual suspected of numerous sexual assaults. During questioning, officers led him to believe that, if he confessed, he would get a more lenient...
Read MorePhiladelphia Police Officer Accused of Sexual Assault
A police officer in South Philadelphia was recently charged with sexually assaulting a woman with whom he took on a date. The officer, who works in Philadelphia’s 17th Precinct, is being held in jail with bail set at $1 million. He is currently suspended with intent to dismiss while the...
Read MoreSouth Jersey Criminal Lawyers: Megan’s Law
In New Jersey, convictions for certain sex offenses can result in an individual having to register as a sex offender pursuant to Megan’s Law. An individual required to register under Megan’s Law might also be sentenced to Community Supervision for Life or Parole Supervision for life, depending on the nature...
Read MoreSouth Jersey Criminal Defense Attorneys Discuss Sexual Misconduct Charges
Among the many offenses alleging some form of sexual misconduct, the crime of sexual assault is frequently charged. In New Jersey, sexual assault is a crime of second degree and carries with it a presumption of imprisonment. The normal sentencing range for a crime of sexual assault is between five...
Read MoreSouth Jersey Criminal Lawyer Discusses Megan’s Law
Megan’s Law, as it is commonly called, is a statutory requirement which mandates the registration and notification upon release of certain sex offenders. Those people who are required to register under Megan’s Law have been convicted of certain enumerated crimes set forth in N.J.S.A.2C:7-2. The complexity of Megan’s Law often...
Read MoreSouth Jersey Criminal Lawyers: The Safe Campus Act
When an individual is accused of a crime in the United States, the Constitution mandates that the accused be given due process of law. In other words, the Constitution protects United States citizens from having important rights taken away from them by making sure the accused is first given a...
Read MoreSouth Jersey Criminal Lawyers: Internet Sex Crime Charges are Serious
In the eyes of the law, there is little – if any – distinction to be made between a sex crime which is committed online and one which is committed in person. Charges such as attempted chatroom luring, pandering of obscenity and child exploitation or child pornography over the Internet...
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