A New Jersey man is facing multiple charges after being accused of meeting a 13-year-old girl in a local park, offering her money in exchange for sexual acts, then sexually assaulting her in a North Bergen motel room. The defendant, Henry Sunun Sutuj, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

If someone has accused you of sexual assault or other sex crimes in New Jersey, you need experienced legal help immediately. The Lento Law Firm Criminal Defense Team has helped clients all across New Jersey who have been accused of sex crimes, and we are ready to help you protect your rights. Call us today at 888.535.3686 or schedule a confidential consultation to learn more about how we can help.

Sex Crimes Involving Minors are Particularly Serious

When a minor is the victim of an alleged sexual assault, the penalties can be extremely serious. In this case, prosecutors state that they have charged the defendant with:

• Human Trafficking (presumably for allegedly arranging for the transport of the victim to the hotel), which is a “first-degree” crime;
• Two counts of Promoting Child Prostitution, also a first-degree crime;
• Engaging in Prostitution with a Minor, a second-degree crime;
• Sexual Assault, a second-degree crime;
• Four counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a third-degree crime;
• Criminal Sexual Contact, a fourth-degree crime

The Hudson County Prosecutors' Office Special Victims Unit worked with the West New York Police Department as well as the US Marshals Service to investigate the allegations and identify and arrest the defendant. This, plus the fact that the defendant was in custody less than 10 days after the alleged sexual assault, demonstrates how seriously prosecutors take it when a child is allegedly sexually assaulted.

The Lento Law Firm Criminal Defense Team Can Help if You've Been Charged With a Sex Crime

You are in very serious trouble if you've been accused of committing any kind of sex crime. Depending on the severity of the crime, a conviction can land you in prison for decades and lead to you having to register as a sex offender everywhere you live for the rest of your life – assuming you outlive your sentence. This is why you need the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney, someone who has a deep understanding of the criminal laws in New Jersey and who will vigorously defend your rights.

The Lento Law Firm Criminal Defense Team has helped clients charged with serious crimes, including sex crimes, all across New Jersey. Our experienced attorneys understand the criminal justice process in New Jersey. We know how to vigorously protect our client's rights, and to make sure that prosecutors and courts meet their legal obligations under the US and New Jersey Constitutions as well as the laws and court rules of the state of New Jersey. Where necessary, we will conduct investigations into the allegations on behalf of our clients; we will fight for our clients to be released on bail after an arrest; where appropriate, we will negotiate with prosecutors; and if your case goes to trial, we will diligently fight the charges in court.

Don't try to face serious criminal charges alone! Call the Lento Law Firm Criminal Defense Team today at 888.535.3686 or schedule a confidential consultation with one of our experienced attorneys to learn more about how we can help.