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 placed on the sex offender registry.

At The Law Office of Christopher St. John, we have helped individuals such as yourself combat sex crime charges. If you have recently been accused of a sexual offense, our South Jersey sex crime lawyers want to hear from you.

Rape

Rape involves sexual penetration with another person who does not consent to the act. Under New Jersey law, rape is charged as sexual assault in the second degree. Even if the victim does consent to the sexual act, if the actor has a supervisory role, is a blood relative, a guardian within the household, or is at least four years older than a victim younger than 16 years of age, these circumstances do qualify as a rape charge.

If the prosecution and defense strike a plea deal, the defendant must serve a minimum 15-year prison sentence, of which he or she will be ineligible for parole.

Prostitution

New Jersey law outlaws the act of offering or accepting sexual favors in exchange for money, known as prostitution. The New Jersey Criminal Code illegalizes prostitution and promoting prostitution. Promoting prostitution can include several facets, encompassing owning or managing a brothel, soliciting a prostitute, or compelling a prostitute to have sex with a paying customer (solicitation of a prostitute). New Jersey has several prostitution-related offenses, so the penalties will depend on your specific charge. If you are found guilty of promoting prostitution, you may be incarcerated for three to five years in state prison and potentially fined $50,000.

Indecent Exposure

Under New Jersey law, any lewd or offensive act which is designed to alarm others may be charged as a disorderly persons offense. NJ Stat. §2C:14-4 criminalizes a person exposing one’s intimate parts in public for arousal or gratification purposes. This could include mooning, streaking, or masturbating in public.

A person has committed indecent exposure in the fourth degree if the instigator knows that the act is likely to be seen by a minor younger than 13 years old or someone who has a mental disability and does not understand the nature of the act.

Dedicated Counsel in the Face of Sexual Offense Charges

At The Law Office of Christopher St. John, we believe that every person is innocent until proven guilty. Whether you have been accused of rape, prostitution, indecent exposure, or any other type of sexual offense, our South Jersey sex crime lawyers are ready to come to your aid. After conducting our own investigation, we will gather the necessary evidence to negate or reduce your culpability.

Consult with Our South Jersey Sex Crime Lawyers Today

The Law Office of Christopher St. John is proud to serve the residents of South Jersey, helping individuals avoid years behind bars and the stigma that comes with being a former sex offender. If you are looking for experience, fortitude, and integrity, look no further than the firm that offers the highest quality criminal defense representation in the region. To schedule your free consultation or to learn more, contact us online or by phone today.