New Jersey Sex Crimes Defense Attorney

Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer and Former Prosecutors Defending Your Rights

Sex Crimes allegations, arrests or convictions can destroy families and reputations, ruin a career, and  potentially follow a defendant for life.  At Clark & Clark, we are aware of the difficulties our clients and their families face when confronted with a sex crimes accusation.  If you have been accused, arrested, charged or believe that you may soon be facing criminal charges for a sex crimes charge, you need sound legal advice and guidance from an experienced sex crimes lawyer.

Free Consultation with  Experienced Sex  Crimes Attorneys and Former Prosecutors

We offer a free consultation in which you can openly discuss the specifics of  your charges, explore potential mistakes  in the police investigation and  available defenses for whatever sex  crimes allegations you are facing.  Call 732-303-7857 to speak to an attorney today.

Our Lawyers have over 26 years of criminal trial experience. As former prosecutors, our lawyers served in the sex crimes unit where we handled sex crimes cases exclusively for years. Founding partner Charles Clark has been Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney.  There are over 70,000 licensed lawyers in the State of New Jersey but there are only about 258 that have met the rigorous requirements set up by the New Jersey Supreme Court to become certified criminal trial attorneys.

We understand the sensitive nature of all sex crimes cases, especially cases involving children, and guarantee to our clients the discretion and confidentiality that they need while navigating the criminal justice process.

We have handled every type of sex crimes case in New Jersey, including:

• Aggravated Sexual Assault
• Sexual Assault
• Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact
• Sexual Contact
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Child Sexual Abuse or Molestation – including sexual contact with a minor, lewdness and  exposure
• Failure to Register pursuant to Megan’s Law
• Pornography and internet distribution of child pornography
• Domestic Violence related sex crimes

Sex Crimes Cases Are Unique – You need an Experienced Sex Crimes Attorney

In sex offense cases, the evidence is critical.  Often times, the only evidence in the State’s possession is the statement of the alleged victim which may or not be reliable.  We have the experience to challenge such limited evidence.  As former prosecutors, we also know exactly what evidence should have been gathered during a sex crimes investigation and what evidence is often overlooked by police investigators. We have the ability to exploit our knowledge for your benefit. We will review all of the police and medical reports, if any, and work with the necessary experts to ensure that your rights are protected and that you have an effective trial defense at you disposal if you choose to exercise your right to a trial.

Do not wait to consult with an attorney about a sex crime  – potential sentences are severe

• New Jersey State Prison (up to 18 months for a 4^th degree crime and up to 20 years for a 1^st degree crime with parole ineligibility for 85% of the sentence imposed)
• Monetary fines
• Court Ordered Rehabilitation or Counseling
• Mandatory Sex Offender Registration (pursuant to Megan’s Law)
• Parole Supervision for Life (pursuant to Megan’s Law)

Alternatives to Jail

At Clark and Clark, LLC we have been extremely successful in winning sex cases at trial, obtaining probationary terms rather than jail sentences for our clients, or convincing the Prosecutor’s Office to dismiss the charges where appropriate. In some cases, we are able to get the charges downgraded to a lesser charge as part of the plea negotiations.  We will also explore the possibility of  entry  into a Pre-trial Intervention Program (PTI).  PTI is a diversionary program that allows you to put your case on hold for a short period of time.  Completion of PTI (usually a 1 year program) results in a dismissal of your charges at the end of the PTI term.

Other Consequences – Megan’s Law and Sex Offender Registry

In 1994 the Legislature imposed  mandatory registration requirements for those convicted of certain sex offenses pursuant to “Megan’s Law”.  Essentially, a person convicted, at a minimum, has to register his or her address with the local police department  in his or her community and periodically report to the police department to “verify” his or her address.  In some cases, a person convicted can be sentenced to “Community Supervision for Life” which imposes a lifetime of parole supervision upon the convicted person.

Contact Clark & Clark, LLC for a free consultation with an experienced sex crimes trial lawyer in Freehold, New Jersey.  We offer aggressive advocacy focused on obtaining positive results in your case.

Free consultations – Credit cards accepted – Weekend appointments and evenings available – 24 hour phone availability to both current and prospective clients – located conveniently next the Monmouth County Courthouse

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