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Jonathan Marshall | | Sex Crimes

Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges Falling Under the Lunsford Act

New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorneys for Clients Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault There are special plea and sentencing implications that are triggered when someone charged with a New Jersey aggravated sexual assault offense falls within the Jessica Lumsford Act. This law increased the punishment for individuals convicted for aggravated sexual…

Jonathan Marshall | | Sex Crimes

What Is “Sexual Penetration” Under New Jersey Law

A question that frequently arises in consultations with our New Jersey sex crimes lawyers is what constitutes sexual penetration when someone is charged with aggravated sexual assault or sexual assault in New Jersey. This term is addressed in N.J.S.A. 2C:14-1, the statute that defines key terms that arise in the…

U.S. v. Gorman – lewd conduct offense at Gunnison Beach

Our law firm strives to provide as much legal material as possible for those interested in researching criminal offenses in New Jersey. Lewdness charges arising at Gunnison Beach are a relevant topic given how many violations are issued every summer at this location on the Sandy Hook Unit of the…

U.S. v. Asan – Lewdness Charge at Gunnison Beach

The case of United States v. Asan, 2014 WL  948854, is an unreported District Court opinion appealing a Gunnison Beach lewdness conviction.  I copy of the decision can help you further understand how cases of this nature are dealt with by the Federal Magistrate. 2014 WL 948854 Only the Westlaw…

Who Has Standing To Obtain A Restraining Order Under the New Jersey Domestic Violence Act?

Cases involving allegations of domestic violence are guided by the law set forth under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17. This title of the New Jersey Criminal Code is referred to as the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”). This body of law is intended to provide…