Freehold Sex Crimes Lawyer

Sex crimes tend to evoke strong emotions — so much so that many people equate being charged with a sex crime with being guilty. At The Law Office of Mallon & Tranger, we have the experience to effectively represent people charged with sexual offenses.

Since 1985, our lawyers have fought for clients in Freehold and across Monmouth County who face sex crime allegations of all types. Being convicted of a sex crime can have a profound effect on a person’s life. Convicted sex offenders face significant jail time, probation and fines. However, the Megan’s law requirement that sex offenders register in a public database can impact a person’s life long after he or she has served any criminal penalties.

Aggressive Sex Crimes Defense

Because so much is at stake, it is important to contact an experienced New Jersey sex crimes lawyer. We are committed to aggressively defending people who have been charged with sex crimes. The Law Office of Mallon & Tranger has been handling criminal defense matters for more than 40 years, and our attorneys are prepared to represent people charged with a wide range of sexual offenses such as:

• Sexual assault
• Rape
• Date rape
• Prostitution and solicitation
• Sexual battery
• Child pornography
• Child molestation
• Internet-aided sex crimes

Our objective is always to obtain the best possible result for our client. Whenever possible, we strive to get charges dropped or to obtain an acquittal. When the evidence is overwhelming, however, we work with prosecutors to reach plea agreements that minimize the charges and consequence our clients face.

What Is A Sexual Assault Charge In New Jersey?

The state of New Jersey defines sexual assault as a crime in which a person commits “an act of sexual penetration” on another under various, nonconsensual scenarios. These include:

• There was a lack of consent, but without serious injury.
• The victim is between 16 and 18.
• The victim is related to the accused.
• There is a supervisory relationship between them.

There are several other conditions here, but a sexual assault crime is a felony of the second degree.

What Are Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges?

An aggravated sexual assault is similar to sexual assault, in that the act is the same, however, the circumstances included are more serious. They include:

• The victim is physically or mentally incapacitated.
• The victim is injured by the act.
• There is more than one perpetrator in the act.
• The act accompanies another crime.
• The perpetrator is armed.
• The victim is less than 13 years old.

The state charges people accused of aggravated sexual assault with a first-degree crime. This crime can carry a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.

Fighting False Sexual Assault Charges

An allegation of sexual impropriety can have a significant impact personally as well as professionally. But, that is only a potential threat if the allegations against you are, in fact, true. The fact is, there are many instances of false sexual assault allegations.

However, in the face of any allegation, you have considerable rights, and the law must respect them. As your attorneys, we will closely review the evidence and interview the witnesses of the case against you. Often, the increased scrutiny of a motivated, thorough defense team will mean major pieces of evidence are no longer admissible.

At the end of the day, you are innocent until proven guilty. It is our duty to make sure that the court, the jury and everyone else remembers that important fact.

Contact Our Respected Criminal Defense Attorney

If you or a member of your family has been charged with a sexual offense, please contact The Law Office of Mallon & Tranger at any of our Ocean County or Monmouth County offices. Our attorneys can be reached by phone at 732-702-0333 or by filling out the intake form.