Megan’s Law Tier Classification Hearings and Legal Challenges
Megan's Law Tier Classification Hearings and Legal Challenges
Anyone convicted of a sex offense in New Jersey is probably familiar with Megan’s Law, the legislation passed by state lawmakers in 1994 to require certain individuals to register as sex offenders. This means that even after the defendant has served their sentence and been released from prison, they will have to notify their local police department and follow through with the online registration process – or risk being sent back ...
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 ...
What Happens if You get Charged with Luring in New Jersey?
What Happens if You get Charged with Luring in New Jersey?
Ocean County Sex Crimes Attorney Discusses Luring and Enticing Allegations
While the nation struggled with a global pandemic over the last year, locking people into their homes and on their computers, internet sex crimes against minors rose in New Jersey. Internet exploitation of children includes primarily adults luring minors to send pictures of themselves performing sexual acts, developing relationships with young teens or ...
Former Seaside Heights Police Officer Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges
After a former Seaside Heights special police officer was indicted on charges for endangering the welfare of a child for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography, the man was recently sentenced to 5 years in New Jersey State Prison. This case began in June of 2015, when 24-year-old Seaside Heights resident Kevin Meier was arrested for possession and distribution of child pornography. Meier was serving as a special police officer in the borough of Seaside Heights at the time, ...