Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Posts
    3

    Post Adult Being Charged for Sex Crimes Committed as a Juvenile

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: New Jersey
    If someone commits a crime under the age of 15 for a sexual offense, say a lewd act however just intimate parts were shown but were not to satisfy themselves, can you be charged with this crime or any crime at all when the alleged perpetrator is now over 21? I am aware that the State of New Jersey does not have statue of limitations for reporting sexual crimes. What would be the options for a person facing such allegations? The alleged perpetrator at the time was 4 years older than the alleged victim at the time the crime was allegedly committed. The victim has already showed confusion with the alleged occurrence and has now been forwarded to DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services) to examine the accuser over the period of the next 4 months.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Behind a Desk
    Posts
    98,846

    Default Re: Juvenile Being Charged as an Adult for Sex Crimes

    It is going to depend on the facts. If you are stating that a prosecutor has authorized charges, then presumably the facts support the charges and you should be talking to a lawyer.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Posts
    19,901

    Default Re: Juvenile Being Charged as an Adult for Sex Crimes

    There is NO statute of limitations to report a crime. Only to the time the state can pursue prosecution.

    Sexual assault charges can be brought at any time until five years. If the VICTIM is under 18 the time doesn't start running until after the VICTIM turns 18. It matters not the age of the accused. Further, if you are out of the state during the time, the clock isn't running.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Charged With Crimes Committed by Someone Else Using My ID
    By sunshyne2013 in forum Criminal Records
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 10-22-2013, 06:04 PM
  2. Criminal Law Issues: I Committed Many Crimes and I Am Leaving the U.S.
    By Hofbrau in forum Immigration Issues
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 12-14-2012, 06:06 AM
  3. Sex Offenses: Can an Adult Prosecute for Crimes Committed Against Him/Her As a Child
    By indyvictim in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 11-05-2010, 07:04 AM
  4. Expungement and Sealing: Figuring Out If I Was Charged As A Juvenile Or Adult
    By Rojabu in forum Criminal Records
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 08-31-2007, 02:16 PM
  5. Drug Possession: Accused of Crimes Committed by Brother
    By Testing123 in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 01-13-2006, 06:14 PM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources