Man Charged With Attempting to Lure a Minor in Mercer County
A 44-year-old man faces child endangerment charges in Mercer County after allegedly providing obscene material to a minor. According to a news report in The Times, the Hamilton Police and the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office took the man into custody. The authorities have not stated what the man allegedly did or whether he has a criminal history of committing sex crimes in New Jersey. Among the charges he now faces are attempted luring and providing obscene material to a minor.
New Jersey Code 2C:13-6 states: “A person commits a crime of the second degree if he attempts, via electronic or any other means, to lure or entice a child or one who he reasonably believes to be a child into a motor vehicle, structure or isolated area, or to meet or appear at any other place, with a purpose to commit a criminal offense with or against the child.” It is common for these types of charges to result from misunderstandings, false allegations, and mistaken identities.
One of the most devastating consequences of sex crime allegations is the social and professional impact such a charge has. Despite being innocent until proven guilty, defendants in these types of cases get their names and photos published in newspapers and Internet sites. Even if the charges are dismissed, an individual's reputation, once tarnished, is difficult to rebuild. This is exactly why it is imperative to be proactive and contact a skilled lawyer that has experience successfully handling similar cases before charges are filed and the case is publicized in the media.
The experienced Princeton sex crime defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein fight hard to protect our clients' reputation and future. If you or a loved one is facing sex crime charges in New Jersey, please call our law offices at 609-240-0040 to find out how we can help you.
