By Maynard & Sumner, LLC of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Megan’s Law on Friday, January 31, 2014. In the State of New Jersey, convicted sex offenders, who conform to certain criteria, are eligible for inmate treatment at the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center (ADTC) under the Sex Offender Act (SOA), pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:47-1 et seq. The ADTC offers more than […]
Maynard Law Office, posted in Megan’s Law on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. In early November, York County, Pennsylvania Judge John Ulher ruled that the juvenile sex offender law was unconstitutional under State and Federal Law, in connection with a case that involved seven juvenile sex offenders. The law, which was enacted by the Pennsylvania legislature to comply with the […]
On behalf of Maynard Law Office, LLC posted in Sex Crimes on Monday, November 4, 2013. Many behaviors are ill-advised but are not technically illegal. However, a number of seemingly innocent and relatively harmless behaviors are actually classified as sex crimes. It is important to know where the boundaries of the law are so that you do not cross them. […]
On behalf of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Violent Crimes on Friday, November 22, 2013. Over the past several years, American lawmakers and judges have begun to embrace more lenient approaches to accountability for non-violent offenders. However, many have lobbied for stricter punishments than ever before for individuals convicted of violent crime. If you are arrested on charges […]
By Maynard & Sumner, LLC of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Megan’s Law on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Megan’s Law, which came to fruition in the State of New Jersey in 1994, may be characterized as one of the most highly politicized and publicized laws of its time. Unfortunately, politicization and publicization does not always equate with good lawmaking. In the case […]
By Maynard & Sumner, LLC of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Megan’s Law on Friday, August 23, 2013. In Morris County, New Jersey, an Essex County teacher has been indicted on multiple counts of sex crimes committed while he was employed at two separate Morris County schools. The sex crimes range from aggravated sexual assault to endangering the welfare of a child. […]
By Maynard & Sumner, LLC of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Megan’s Law on Friday, July 26, 2013. On July 17, 2013, a 20-year-old Piscataway man was arrested for allegedly lying about his age to a 15-year-old Somerset County and having consensual sex with the minor on four occasions. The Piscataway man has been charged with sexual assault and faces up to […]
On behalf of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Sex Crimes on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Yesterday we began a discussion about the ways in which citizens can learn about their rights and responsibilities under the law by observing the approaches taken by law enforcement. One journalist recently observed a sex crime sting operation from within local law enforcement […]
By Maynard & Sumner, LLC of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Megan’s Law on Thursday, May 30, 2013. It is nearly 20 years since Megan’s Law was first passed in the State of New Jersey. Since its inception, the NJ law has been reformed numerous times, and countless bills have been introduced before the state legislature in an attempt to “reform” the […]
On behalf of Maynard & Sumner, LLC posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, February 28, 2013. After a prolonged political battle, the House of Representatives has sent President Obama the revamped and renewed Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) for signature just today. The reauthorization of the bill is being heralded as a victory for women nationwide. However, the prolonged […]