If you are convicted of or found not guilty by reason of insanity to any of the following offenses in New Jersey, you must register as a sex offender in accordance with Megan’s Law: Endangering the welfare of a child by engaging in sexual conduct which would impair or debauch…
Someone can be using the term “Megan’s Offense” in two different contexts. The first scenario for its use is in the context of someone who is facing a sex crime that falls under Megan’s Law; they have a Megan’s Offense when this has occurred. The second way that someone uses…
In New Jersey, all sex offenders subject to Megan’s Law must register for life. However, sex offenders may apply for removal from the Sex Offender Registry if they committed only one offense, have not committed another offense for 15 years, and prove that they are not likely to pose a…
Both of these terms have been used to refer to the mandatory sentencing requirements that apply whenever someone is convicted for sex crime falling under N.J.S.A. 2C: 43-6.4. This is now commonly referred to as Parole Supervision for Life or PSL, and subjects the convicted individual to mandatory parole for…
Yes. The dictates of Megan’s Law apply to both adults and juveniles. Please note, however, that the process for seeking removal from Megan’s Law is more liberal than that for an adult. Our attorneys are available to assist you if you have questions regarding juvenile sex offender registration or removal.
