Internet sex crimes such as child pornography and endangering the welfare of children are on the rise. With nearly everyone on the planet having some kind of internet presence, being accused of one of these crimes is more common than you might think. If you're accused of committing a sex crime involving children in New Jersey, it's an extremely serious situation that can wreak havoc on all aspects of your life.

The Lento Law Firm's knowledgeable Criminal Defense Team is here to help anyone who's been accused of an internet sex crime involving children in New Jersey. We're firm believers that everyone deserves due process, and we'll fight to ensure that your rights are protected. Contact us at 888-535-3686, or submit a confidential online consultation form.

Hudson County Man's Case Shows New Jersey Takes Child Porn Seriously

The case of Joseph Suarez, a 32-year-old Hudson County man, illustrates what's at stake if you're found guilty of child porn in the Garden State. Suarez asked a 13-year-old boy to perform sex acts on a four-year-old girl, take pictures of the acts and film them, and share the image files with Suarez on the social media platform Discord. Police also found over 1,000 files containing child sexual abuse material in Suarez's home.

Suarez pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child and facilitating child sex abuse material. He was sentenced to 15 years in New Jersey State Prison and has to serve 85 percent of his sentence before he's eligible for parole. He also has to register as a sex offender wherever he lives and will be under parole supervision for the rest of his life.

Anyone Accused of Child Porn in New Jersey Faces Serious Consequences

As the Suarez case shows, New Jersey imposes serious penalties on anyone who commits internet sex crimes that involve children. Child pornography in New Jersey is usually charged as endangering the welfare of children, which is a second-degree offense that carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $150,000. These penalties can be even more severe depending on the circumstances of the case.

Anyone who's convicted of a sexual offense involving children in New Jersey is also required to register as a sex offender. Members of the public who are concerned that sex offenders may live or work in their neighborhood can look up information in the database about the registered sex offenders that are in their vicinity.

Even if you're not convicted of child porn, merely being accused of it can wreak havoc on your life. The stigma of the accusation can affect your personal and professional reputation, not to mention the emotional toll it can take on you and your family.

The Lento Law Firm Can Help Anyone Who's Facing Child Porn Charges in New Jersey

Anyone who's accused of internet sex crimes involving children in New Jersey needs the best legal representation they can get. The knowledgeable attorneys on the Lento Law Firm's Criminal Defense Team have years of experience successfully defending clients in child porn cases throughout New Jersey. We believe that everyone has the right to due process and a vigorous defense. Contact us at 888-535-3686, or submit a confidential online consultation form.