Unpacking the Age of Consent in NJ and its Relevance to Your Sex Crime Case
Unpacking the Age of Consent in NJ and its Relevance to Your Sex Crime Case
The age of consent and the alleged victim's ability to consent to sexual activity is highly important in sex crimes cases in New Jersey.
From state to state, legislatures punish sex crimes by different sets of criteria. For instance, the heart of most sex crimes is consent, but states differ on when it is valid. Consent is typically a defense to sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, ...
Being Investigated for a Sex Crime in New Jersey
Being Investigated for a Sex Crime in Ocean County NJ?
A sex crime accusation can change your life. Say, you went out on a first date, and it seemed like it was going well. You had dinner, went to a bar, and ended with a peck on the cheek as you dropped your date off at their door. It went so well that you were already planning the next outing, only to find that your date filed a sexual assault report against you with the police. Or that is what the detective who spoke to you on the ...
Understanding New Jersey Presumptions in Criminal Law
Understanding New Jersey Presumptions in Criminal Law
Presumption of Incarceration, Non-Incarceration, Evidence and their Impact on Criminal Charges in Ocean County, NJ
In New Jersey’s criminal statutes, the legislature included legal presumptions regarding sentencing and admitting evidence of a crime to the courts. The sentencing presumptions pertain to incarceration, while the evidentiary presumptions pertain to the evidence a prosecutor must provide as proof of a crime to fulfill their ...