New Jersey Sex Crimes, Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
A Secaucus accountant has been sentenced to five years in state prison after he pleaded guilty to luring young boys to various locations in Wayne and photographing them performing sexual acts, according to a story from the Bergen County Record. Michael Findlay, 38, of Paterson, New Jersey, was arrested on February 23, 2007 after an investigation by the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office, which began after one of the boys' parents tipped off officials.
Authorities conducted surveillance outside Findlay's workplace and observed him picking up two 13-year-old boys to whom he had offered $100 per meeting. The photographing sessions were apparently being held at a hotel in Wayne and at other locations, officials said. Findlay was charged with 15 counts of second-degree child endangerment, seven counts of luring or enticing a child, one count of attempted sexual assault, four counts of fourth-degree child endangerment and five counts of criminal sexual conduct. The charges involved five male victims, all younger than 16.
Sex crime charges in New Jersey are not only damaging and humiliating to an accused offender, but they also have the most serious consequences, especially if the alleged crimes involve children. A person facing sex crime charges could lose his or her job. Their reputation could be tainted even if they are not convicted.
If you are convicted of a sex crime, you face time in prison, a significant amount of money in fines and attorneys' fees and required registration as a sex offender for the rest of your life. Please do not let this happen to you. Get an aggressive and skilled New Jersey sex crime attorney on your side right away. Please call Lependorf & Silverstein today to discuss your case.
