Sexual assault is a second degree crime under New Jersey law and expose someone convicted to 5-10 years in prison, up to a $150,000 fine, sex offender registration under Megan’s Law and Parole Supervision for Law (“PSL”). These are obviously extreme penalties that require an expert in defending sexual assault…
There are many ways that this term is referred to by individuals such as rape, sexual molestation, and other like. However, the real definition is the commission of sexual penetration without the consent of the victim. This means that the actor must vaginally, anally, digitally, or orally penetrate another person…
Unfortunately, it is not the decision of a victim to decide whether or not criminal charge for sexual assault is dropped. Once the police and/or prosecutor make the decision to file a N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2, whether or not the case is dropped prior to trial rests with the prosecutor unless, of…
There are many ways that a knowledgeable and skilled criminal defense lawyer can help someone charged with sexual assault in NJ. First and foremost, they can provide you with the best chance of escaping a conviction. This is of paramount importance when you consider that most rape related allegations are…
