New Jersey Internet Sex Crimes Lawyers

What Sex Offenses Fall Under Internet Sex Crimes in New Jersey?

The state of New Jersey classifies over a dozen offenses as internet sex crimes. They include:

• Possession and distribution of child pornography: Law enforcement may give either second- or third-degree charges to those who possess and distribute sexual images of children.
• Internet prostitution: Fines and prison sentences are among the penalties for those convicted of internet prostitution.
• Sexual solicitation of a minor on the Internet: Our New Jersey Internet sex crimes lawyers have defense strategies for clients charged with soliciting anyone under the age of 18 through digital platforms.
• Cyberstalking: Your cybercrime legal counsel will argue for dismissed charges or reduced penalties following online stalking allegations.
• Cyber harassment: According to statute N.J.S.A. 2C:14-20, victims may seek protective orders against sex offenders accused of cyber harassment.
• Child molestation: Statute N.J.S.A. 2C:14-11 recognizes child molestation as a form of sexual assault and, therefore, carries either first- or second-degree charges.
• Sexual assault of a minor: NJ sex crime defense attorneys handle sensitive cases alleging the sexual assault of a minor.
• Sexual assault/rape: Convicted offenders face lengthy prison sentences along with mandatory addition to the state’s sex offender registry.
• Statutory rape: The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice defines statutory rape as an adult actor having sexual contact with someone under the age of 16, which is the state’s age of consent.
• Endangering the welfare of a child: Internet exploitation lawyers deal with cases involving child endangerment due to the actions of the accused.
• Luring of a minor: Our New Jersey internet sex crimes lawyers build online solicitation defenses for cases of luring minors.
• Criminal sexual contact: Unwanted sexual contact between an actor and a victim is grounds for criminal charges.
• Attempting aggravated sexual assault: Courts place harsher penalties on those convicted of attempting aggravated sexual assault, given the serious nature of the crime.
• Kidnapping: Defending kidnapping charges in this scenario requires the help of a computer crime attorney, as it’s considered an internet sex crime.
• Lewdness: Lewd behavior from an actor can lead to fourth-degree criminal charges.
• Sexting: In New Jersey, sexting can be considered a sex crime under certain circumstances, especially when it involves minors (anyone under 18), and it falls under the following statutes N.J.S.A 2C:24-4 (endangering the welfare of a child),  N.J.S.A 2C:14-9 (invasion of privacy), and N.J.S.A 2C:14-9.1 (sexual extortion).