Cherry Hill Man Arrested for Internet Sex Crime
A 35-year-old man from Cherry Hill has been arrested for attempted criminal lewdness after allegedly exposing himself online. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, officials say the man thought he was exposing himself to a 12-year-old girl, but the person was actually an undercover detective. The man faces multiple charges, including attempted endangering the welfare of a child and attempted aggravated sexual assault.
According to New Jersey Code 2C:14-4: “A person commits a disorderly persons offense if he does any flagrantly lewd and offensive act which he knows or reasonably expects is likely to be observed by other non-consenting persons who would be affronted or alarmed.” This charge becomes a felony if the person who observes the act is less than 13 years of age.
There are a number of circumstances that may result in a wrongful allegation of lewd conduct in New Jersey. Common defenses in such cases include mistaken identities, ulterior motives, misunderstandings, and entrapment. Anyone who is facing charges related to an alleged lewd act would be well advised to seek legal guidance from a skilled attorney who has experience handling similar cases successfully.
The Princeton lewd conduct lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein have a long history of successfully handling the sex crimes charges made against our clients in New Jersey. We understand the seriousness of the allegations and the many dire consequences our clients face if convicted of the charges. Call us directly at 609-240-0040 to discuss the specifics of your case and to obtain more information about your legal rights and options.
