Ocean City Man Arrested On Suspicion of Sexually Assaulting 14-year-old Girl
Police in Ocean City have arrested Gregory Hoyle, a 19-year-old man on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, according to this news report. The alleged assault occurred at a Mercer Place home the evening of January 31, 2009. Hoyle has reportedly been charged with sexual assault and is currently been held in Cape May County Jail.
Sex crimes, especially those that involve juveniles or children, can have tremendous consequences for the defendant. Crimes that involve sexual activities or that are sex-related are considered “sex crimes” in New Jersey. Some examples of sex crimes are sexual assault, rape and lewd conduct. If you have been accused of committing a sex crime, it is very important that you have skilled legal representation to protect your legal rights.
Punishment for a sex crime can include a lengthy jail or prison sentence, hefty financial penalties, parole or probation, weapons and firearms restrictions, and mandatory registration as a sex offender. It is also extremely critical that you retain the services of a reputed NJ sex crime defense attorney immediately. In some cases, it may be possible to defuse a situation even before charges are filed.
If you or someone you love is facing sex crime, child sex abuse or any other sexual assault charges in New Jersey, please call the aggressive criminal defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein. Contact us for a free consultation and case evaluation at (609) 240-0040. Our attorneys may be able to reduce your fines and jail sentence and may even be able to get your charges dismissed.
