What Is Criminal Sexual Contact (2C:14-3b) In New Jersey?

New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer For Those Arrested On Criminal Sexual Contact (2C:14-3b)

Criminal Sexual Contact (2C:14-3b) in New Jersey applies when the defendant is accused of committing an act of sexual contact with a victim and any of the following circumstances are true:

• Physical force or coercion are used, but the victim does not sustain severe injuries;
• The victim is on probation, parole, or detained in a hospital, prison, or other institution, and the defendant has supervisory or disciplinary power over the victim;
• The victim is between 13 and 16 years of age and the defendant is at least four years older;
• The victim is between 16 and 18 and a third degree relative of the defendant, a subordinate of the defendant, or the defendant is a legal guardian for the victim.

Criminal Sexual Contact is a crime of the fourth degree, which carries a potential sentence of 18 months and a fine of up to $10,000.

You’ll carry a felony record for a sexual offense, and if the victim was a minor, you’ll be required to register as a sex offender.

It is no exaggeration to say that a person charged under Criminal Sexual Contact will have their life destroyed even if the charges are never proven.

You need experienced legal help that can get in front of this matter and preserve your reputation while fighting for your freedom.

Call Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9661 for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey criminal sexual contact defense attorney.