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New Jersey observes a lengthy statute of limitations for bringing civil and criminal cases after delitos sexuales. If you have been accused of sexual assault or a related crime, hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney is critical to understanding these deadlines and defending your charges.
At Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC, we help clients understand the New Jersey statute of limitations for sex offenses, as well as the related Leyes sobre delitos sexuales de Nueva Jersey, and craft compelling defenses against their charges. Contact us as soon as possible to begin working with our criminal defense lawyers.
To understand the statute of limitations in NJ for sexual offenses, you first need to understand the difference between criminal and civil lawsuits.
A criminal prosecution holds a person accountable for breaking the law. The penalty is jail time or other judge-ordered consequences.
A civil lawsuit holds a person accountable for physically or emotionally injuring a victim. The penalty is financial damages that they must pay to the plaintiff or their family.
In New Jersey, there is no criminal statute of limitations for the majority of sexual offenses that occurred during or after 1991. This means a person could bring criminal charges against you at any time, no matter when the alleged offense occurred.
Still, the longer a person waits to bring about criminal charges, the less evidence they will have access to. Victims of sexual crimes are encouraged to report the offense as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, there is a definitive statute of limitations in place for civil charges involving sexual offenses. In 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed new legislation that extended the New Jersey statute of limitations for sex offenses. While the previous deadline was just two years in many cases, the updated statute of limitations is as follows:
If a person has recently threatened you with sex offense charges, understand that this threat might not go away for some time. Contact our sexual assault attorneys as soon as possible.
Estudio de caso
Un caso reciente en el condado de Somerset, Somerville, Nueva Jersey, juzgado en el Tribunal Superior, demostró ese punto. Un hombre fue acusado de agresión sexual, violación de la ley NJSA 2C: 14-2. La acusación era que, mientras una mujer estaba borracha, él se aprovechó de ella y cometió el acto de agresión sexual. Estuvo en prisión de cinco a diez años, bajo la Ley de Megan.
New Jersey adopted Bill S2652 in November 2024 to revise statutory terms related to the sexual exploitation or abuse of children, promoting victim advocacy and support. Our attorneys will review these new definitions with you and help you understand how they may impact your civil and/or criminal case.
For example, victims of pornografía infantil o sexual exploitation material are eligible to recover three times the financial gains made by those who exploited them. The bill also enacts stricter requirements for those who must register as sex offenders in their jurisdictions.
Whether you are facing civil charges for agresión sexual or just criminal charges, our attorneys will help you craft a strong defense. We fully understand the New Jersey statute of limitations for sex offenders and how this may help or hurt your case. We may use any of these defenses as part of your representation:
We craft personalized defenses based on the unique circumstances of your case. Allow us to act as your qualified sex crimes legal counsel and give you peace of mind during your discovery and trial.
If you are facing a sexual abuse lawsuit or criminal charges, you need an experienced legal team that fully understands New Jersey’s statute of limitations for sex offenses and related leyes sobre delitos sexuales. At Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC, we stand out because of our:
If you need help understanding the New Jersey statute of limitations for sex offenses or defending charges, our attorneys are ready to assist you.
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