Essex County Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor
A recent New Jersey Star-Ledger article reports that a 27-year-old man is suspected of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. The man was charged with multiple charges including second degree luring via electronic means, second degree sexual assault, and fourth degree sexual contact.
The girl told police that she met the man in a Kids Chat. Allegedly, he told her that he was 15-years-old and used the pseudo name, “Slave.” The suspect denies engaging in sexual acts with the girl and knowing the girl’s age.
Police say that the girl told them that she engaged in two sexual acts with the suspect. They arrested the suspect after finding him driving with the girl in the passenger seat.
The penalties for New Jersey sexual assault with a minor include imprisonment, legal fines, and the permanent registration as a sex offender under New Jersey’s Megan’s Law. To make matters worse, sexual assault charges with a minor often carry a negative stigma and severe damage to one’s reputation within one’s community, regardless of whether a suspect has actually been convicted.
If you have been charged with a sexual assault crime in New Jersey, you should take immediate action and hire an attorney to provide you with the benefit of a strong defense. The New Jersey sexual assault defense attorneys of Lependorf & Silverstein are skilled in defending our clients against serious sexual assault charges and may even be successful in helping you get the charges dismissed completely. Contact our office today for your free legal consultation by calling 609-240-0040.
