Camden County NJ Megan’s Law Attorney

Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer with Offices in Collingswood, New Jersey

The criminal defense lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall represents clients charged with a range of sexual offenses including aggravated sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, lewdness, and promoting prostitution in Camden County, including Cherry Hill, Gloucester, Voorhees, and Bellmawr. In fact, Mr. Marshall has had a number of sex crimes trials over the years and is highly experienced in handling these very sensitive cases. Our firm focuses on the investigation process and employs the services of a retired New Jersey State trooper to gather evidence, write reports, and take witness statements if necessary. Further, one of our attorneys previously worked with the sex crimes unit at the United States Attorney’s Office. Our criminal defense team will sit down with you and draft a comprehensive defense strategy to combat these serious charges. Don’t let these charges (or even the accusation) ruin your life, contact The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall immediately for a free initial consultation at 877-450-8301.

Megan’s Law Sex Offender Registration in New Jersey 

In New Jersey, if a person is convicted of a sex crime, he or she is required to register their address with the police station and keep them updated with any changes in address, schooling, and employment as explained under N.J.S.A. 2C:7-1 to 21. You must register if you are found not guilty by reason of insanity, any adjudicated delinquent, or if you are found guilty of one of the following crimes:

• Luring or Enticing a Minor
• Criminal Sexual Contact (if the victim is under the age of 18)
• Kidnapping (if the victim is under 18 and the offender is not the parent)
• Criminal Restraint (if the victim is under 18 and the offender is not the parent)
• False Imprisonment (if the victim is under 18 and the offender is not the parent)
• Aggravated Sexual Assault
• Sexual Assault
• Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact
• Endangering the Welfare of a Minor by Engaging in Sexual Contact with a Minor

Removal From Megan’s Law in New Jersey 

Although the consequences of Megan’s Law can be severe, the drafters of the law did provide a way to potentially be removed from the registry for those who fulfill certain requirements as explained below:

• 15 years have passed since the conviction or release from prison (whichever is later);
• The conviction was not for any offense listed in section g of the statute;
• The registrant has not had any convictions in the 15 years since the original conviction; and
• The registrant is “not likely to pose a threat to the safety of others.”

Contact a Gloucester NJ Megan’s Law Attorney for Answers 

The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Leonard Biddison are always available to speak with you about your case and begin to formulate an aggressive strategy to defend you against sex crimes. Our criminal defense team understands the details of the law in New Jersey and we will use this knowledge to help you best defend against these charges. Call us today at 877-450-8301 for a free initial consultation about your case.