Category: Sex Crimes
Depending on the nature of your sexual offense, you may be eligible to have your information removed from the Megan’s Law registry. If you haven’t reoffended in 15 years and an expert testifies that you aren’t a danger to the public, you can file for removal with the…
What is the Age of Consent in New Jersey? The age of consent in New Jersey is 16. That means anyone under 16 cannot legally consent to sexual activity of any kind. Although someone under the age of consent might agree to a sexual act, by definition, they…
New Jersey has determined that anyone convicted of certain sex offenses should be penalized with a sentence of parole supervision for life (PSL) after their release from prison. PSL is mandatory for convictions of sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and sex crimes against a kidnapping…
The sentence of parole supervision for life (PSL) is mandatory in New Jersey for anyone convicted of certain sex offenses, including sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and sex crimes against a kidnapping victim under age 16. Parole supervision for life means that for a minimum of…
In 1994, New Jersey passed Megan’s Law. The law provides additional consequences for those convicted of sex crimes, including a requirement to register as a sex offender. Aggravated sexual assault and criminal sexual contact are among the crimes that could require you to register as a sex offender…
When a person is arrested, the police are supposed to read them their rights as a person facing criminal allegations. This reading, sometimes known as a Miranda warning or a reading of the Miranda rights, is a basic part of most arrests and is required in many cases….
With a multitude of internet resources and books available regarding how the law works, many people believe that they are capable of handling their own defense if charged with a crime. However, even minor criminal convictions can have significantly greater effects than a person may first realize. Additionally,…
Part of the requirements after being convicted of a sex offense may be that you have to register with your local police department, and that registration may be once a year or again, depending on the type of charge you plead guilty to, could actually be every 90…
The basic process of a criminal case begins with a defendant being arrested and charged with committing a crime. The government is responsible for proving that there is irrefutable reason to believe that the defendant committed the crime. The following process then takes place: Bail hearing – The…