TL;DR There is no set timeline for a sexual assault investigation in New Jersey, as the length depends on factors such as the complexity of the allegations, available evidence, witness interviews, and forensic testing. Sexual assault investigations are handled with significant prosecutorial oversight, with police required to notify prosecutors quickly…
TL;DR Sending explicit photos can lead to serious criminal charges in New Jersey, especially if anyone under 18 is involved, as these images may be treated as child pornography under state and federal law. Depending on the circumstances, charges may include child pornography, cyber-harassment, invasion of privacy, or “revenge porn,”…
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, accusations involving technology and…
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…
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 punishment for a sexual assault conviction. Understanding…
