New Jersey Criminal Sexual Contact Attorney
Criminal sexual contact is a fourth-degree felony in the state of New Jersey and is generally defined as unwanted sexual touching of genitalia or other personal areas by the perpetrator. This crime is taken very seriously by the court system and can lead to a number of harsh penalties for conviction because it is attached to New Jersey sexual assault law.
If you have been accused of criminal sexual contact, you may face serious legal penalties that can adversely affect both your personal life and your professional reputation. The tenacious New Jersey criminal sexual contact lawyers at the Law Office of Jason A. Volet, LLC, can work to help you avoid these consequences. Contact us today at 732-503-8968 to discuss your options.
What is Criminal Sexual Contact?
Section 2C: 14-3 of New Jersey state law defines criminal sexual contact as “intentional touching by the victim or actor, either directly or through clothing, of the victim’s or actor’s intimate parts for the purpose of degrading or humiliating the victim or sexually arousing or sexual gratifying the actor.” As this is related to sexual assault, it can result in serious punishments for a person convicted of criminal sexual contact.
Penalties for Conviction
A conviction for criminal sexual contact may affect the rest of a defendant’s life. Some of the possible consequences for a conviction of criminal sexual contact include:
- Registration as a sex offender
- Mandatory mental health examination
- Up to 5 years in prison, often with strict parole guidelines
Additionally, if a person is found to have multiple offenses of criminal sexual contact, he face may two levels of parole evaluation, rather than the standard one. Some circumstances, such as the age of the victim, may also elevate this crime to aggravated criminal sexual contact, which is a third-degree charge.
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The effects of criminal sexual contact conviction can be life-changing, and you may find yourself restricted to certain jobs and even specific living places due to your status as a sex offender. Contact the experienced New Jersey criminal sexual contact attorneys of the Law Office of Jason A. Volet, LLC, today at 732-503-8968 to discuss your unique situation and how we can help you.
