A New Jersey man is facing serious charges after an alleged victim came forward to accuse him of sexual assault at a Pennsylvania house party in 2022. Nadir Jamir Harris was 20 years old at the time of the alleged incident, with his accuser being a minor female attending the get-together with her sister. Harris is accused of taking the intoxicated minor to an isolated bedroom where he groped, disrobed, and had sex with her without her consent.

At such a young age, Harris is facing a potential sentence of decades in prison if found guilty. If you are dealing with your own accusations of sexual misconduct, you shouldn't take any chances when it comes to your defense. The Lento Law Firm works diligently to defend clients nationwide, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania, when their freedoms are threatened. Call our Criminal Defense Team today at 888-535-3686 or contact us through our website to schedule your initial consultation.

Shaky Evidence Against the Accused

Victims should never feel scared or intimidated to come forward, but the justice system cannot immediately assume that whoever they accuse is guilty. In the case of Harris, the bulk of evidence against him stems from a police interview that took place with the accuser roughly one year after the alleged incident. In the interview, she told police that she did not consent to any sexual activity. In addition, the very fact that she was 15 years old at the time means Harris could be in hot water, even if their contact was consensual.

So far, police have not publicly presented any evidence outside of the alleged victim's testimony. Even so, prosecutors felt comfortable charging him with felony counts of sexual assault, statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact with a minor, and a minor count of indecent assault. Unable to post his bail of a staggering quarter of a million dollars, Harris was then incarcerated at the Centre County Correctional Facility, all because of an accusation. Despite the seriousness of his charges, Harris may be able to avoid criminal punishment if he secures legal representation that can point out some of the flaws in the prosecution's case.

Call the Lento Law Firm if You Are Accused of Sex Crimes

Very few criminal charges place your future at risk as much as serious sexual assault felonies do. One false accusation or mistake at a young age can mean losing out on your adult life as you sit behind bars.

Even in cases with minimal physical evidence, prosecutors and courts may try their hardest to put alleged sex offenders in prison. If prosecutors charge you with any crime, regardless of severity, the Lento Law Firm can help protect your name before a conviction forever changes your life.

Call the Lento Law Firm today at 888-535-3686 or fill out our confidential online form to learn how we can help. Our Criminal Defense Team has experience defending clients in every state in the country from nearly every criminal charge imaginable.