By Maynard & Sumner, LLC of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Sex Crimes on Monday, February 23, 2015. You may have noticed a news story relating to a South Toms River man who pled guilty to two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault in Ocean County. In the news article, it is reported that […]
By Maynard & Sumner, LLC of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Megan’s Law on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. (This post continues our examination of the components of a sentence for certain sex offenders. Our previous posts include discussions of an Avenel evaluation and Nicole’s Law.) On February 19, 2015, an Ocean County man pled […]
On behalf of James Maynard A bill proposed by a New Jersey representative would expand Megan’s Law internationally. Convicted sex offenders in New Jersey already have numerous reporting obligations. They must notify relevant authorities regarding their home and work. They are restricted from living in many areas and banned from pursuing careers in numerous fields. Convicted […]
When people hear the phrase “Romeo and Juliet,” the first thing that often comes to mind is the Shakespearean tale of two star-crossed lovers kept apart by family and circumstance. However, many may be surprised to discover that the title of this particular play also has a separate and distinct meaning within the context of […]
A Hunterdon County man charged with sexually assaulting six teenaged boys has reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Under New Jersey’s Megan’s Law, the man will be required to register for life on the state’s sex offender list. The man pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual assault and three counts of child endangerment. The man formerly […]
On June 2, 2014, Governor Christie enacted the Jessica Lunsford Act, also known as “Jessica’s Law”; making New Jersey the 46th state in the nation to adopt this act. The Jessica Lunsford Act (Assembly Bill No.892/Senate Bill No.215) quickly gained support within the NJ Assembly and Senate as it aims to dissuade individuals from committing […]
The bullies who will need protecting: An interpretation of New Jersey’s “Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights” In New Jersey, individual reactions to the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights differ greatly based on personal life experience. If you are an employee of a school district, you may be cursing the day Governor Chris Christie was elected and every […]
Continual advances in technology have been a never-ending source of frustration and challenge for the courts who must interpret laws that were written during a time that preceded automobiles, electricity, telephones, and the Internet. As a result, judges try to apply laws, such as the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, to the intended […]
Article provided by Maynard & Sumner, LLC Allegations of sex crimes, even if totally unfounded, can haunt you for the rest of your life. Once an allegation has been made, you not only must face the criminal justice system, you unfortunately also may have to defend yourself in the court of public opinion. Should you […]
According to a new State Superior Court ruling in Bergen County, New Jersey, certain crimes that occur outside of New Jersey, but related to conduct originating in the state, are punishable under New Jersey law. The opinion states that New Jersey citizens who commit sex crimes abroad against minors who are under their control may […]