Providing An Aggressive Defense For Serious Child Molestation Charges
Have you been accused of a sex crime against a child? A charge this serious can destroy your life even if you are not convicted.
My name is Anthony N. Palumbo, attorney at law. I know what you are going through and I understand the consequences of child sexual abuse charges. I have what it takes to aggressively defend you, and make sure your rights are protected. I vigorously defend clients from all types of child molestation charges, including sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.
Contact me online or call 908-272-9700 for a free initial consultation. I represent clients across Union County and all of New Jersey.
Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges
Aggravated sexual assault is one type of child molestation charge. It can occur under several different circumstances. First, it can occur if an adult commits an act of sexual penetration with a person under 13 years of age.
A second way it can occur is when the victim is at least 13 years old, but under 16 years old and one of the following circumstances is present:
- The adult is related to the victim
- The adult has supervisory or disciplinary power over the victim
- The adult is a parent, guardian or acts as a parent in the household
Conviction on these child molestation charges carries a penalty of 10 to 20 years in prison.
Fighting Against A Sexual Assault Conviction
A conviction for sexual assault carries a penalty of five-to-ten years in prison. It can result from committing an act of sexual penetration with a child, but under different circumstances. First, sexual assault can occur where a person commits sexual penetration with a child who is at least 13 but less than 16 years old. The person also has to be at least four years older than the victim.
Second, sexual assault can occur where the victim is at least 16 years old, but less than 18 years old. Just as with the requirements for aggravated sexual assault, the adult must also be related or have supervision over the child.
Registering As A Sex Offender
If you are accused of sexually abusing a child, the penalties do not end when you are released from prison. Megan’s Law requires sex offenders to provide their personal information to the public and the Jacob Wetterling Act requires sex offenders to provide information to their communities.
Hire A Skilled Criminal Defense Attorney
As a Union County criminal defense lawyer with more than 35 years of criminal trial experience, I know what defenses will work for you and I will make sure you receive the lightest sentence possible based on the circumstances of your child molestation case.
If you have been charged with aggravated sexual assault or sexual assault, I can help you understand your situation and defend you from these charges. Call me at 908-272-9700 for your free initial consultation and I will listen attentively to your situation. Alternatively, contact me online. Let my knowledge and experience help you avoid being accused, found guilty or labeled as a sex offender.