Child abuse doesn’t necessarily involve a sex crime. The reason is because child neglect or abuse can arise in many different scenarios that fall outside sex, for example, leaving a young child in a car attended or using physical force to punish and injure a child. These are both common…
The term rape refers to nonconsensual sexual penetration of an adult or child. When the conduct involves a child under 13 years old, the child molestation charge is termed aggravated sexual assault falling under the Lundsford Act. The penalties are 25-life in prison and a fine of up to $200,000….
Megans Law refers to a framework for sex offender registration which is intended to provide notice to the public in hopes of preventing future predatory behavior. Offenders are required to register with their local police annually, report any changes in their residency, and adhere to more stringent notifications, such as…
Sexual assault is a NJ criminal offense that involves sexual penetration of another person against their consent. Rape isn’t a term or offense that you can find in the New Jersey criminal codes although it is commonly used by many to describe forcibly penetrating someone.
