Technology is part of nearly every aspect of daily life. Technology is used in criminal investigations and prosecutions, including in New Jersey sex crime cases. Text messages, social media posts, dating apps, cloud storage, GPS data, and surveillance footage can all become evidence. As a result, ac
New Jersey enacted Megan’s Law to track the whereabouts of convicted sex offenders and to inform members of the public about the presence of sex offenders in their community. The law requires people who have been convicted of a sex offense to register with the state, establishing their identity as
In a survey of New Jersey high school students, 10.6% of students said they had texted, e-mailed, or posted a revealing photo of themselves during the 30 days before the survey. Further, 24% of students said they had received this type of photograph. The act of sending sexually explicit photographs
Sexual assault charges, in most cases, are the ultimate “he said, she said” situation. In today’s “#MeToo” era, to be accused of sexual assault can be devastating. Beyond social condemnation aimed at anyone accused of sexual assault, New Jersey law prescribes potentially life-long punishme
We understand the stress and uncertainty of being investigated for alleged sexual assault. There is no statute of limitations for filing sexual assault charges in New Jersey. This means that a person who claims to have been raped can initiate a criminal case at any point in time. Further, New...
