Jersey City Heights Man Charged with Molesting Young Girl
A 61-year-old man has been charged with molesting a young girl over a two-year period. According to a news report in The Jersey Journal, the Jersey City Heights man was arrested on Charles Street in Hudson County. The arrest resulted in multiple charges including aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and child abuse of a girl under the age of 10.
N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2 states that sexual assault charges in New Jersey are elevated to aggravated assault when the victim is under 13 years of age. If the victim is between the ages of 13 and 16 it may be considered aggravated sexual assault if "the actor is related to the victim by blood, or the actor has supervisory or disciplinary power over the victim, or the actor is a foster parent, a guardian, or stands in loco parentis within the household."
It is common for charges such as child molestation to result from false information and misunderstanding. While it is important to protect the children of New Jersey from sex offenders, it is also important to prevent innocent people from being unfairly charged and prosecuted. When someone has been wrongfully charged with a crime they did not commit, the charges should be aggressively fought in court.
The skilled New Jersey sexual assault defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein know how to protect the rights of their clients. If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, you need our skilled and knowledgeable defense lawyers on your side, fighting for your rights and protecting your best interests. Call our offices today at 609-240-0040 for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation.
