Attorney Profile
New Jersey Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer
I am Anthony N. Palumbo, a defense lawyer and partner at the law offices of Palumbo & Renaud. I have been practicing criminal trial defense in New Jersey for more than 35 years and I have represented countless defendants in sex offense cases.
If you have been charged with a sex crime in New Jersey, I may be able to have your charges downgraded or dismissed. At the law offices of Palumbo & Renaud, I will not just work to protect your freedom. I will work to protect your reputation as well.
I have defeated countless sex crime charges in New Jersey and I may do the same for you. Contact me, a New Jersey sex crimes defense attorney, to schedule a free initial consultation about the charges you face.
Understanding Sex Crimes in New Jersey
Sex crimes are among the most common criminal offenses in New Jersey and there is a broad range of charges, including:
- Sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault
- Criminal sexual contact
- Prostitution and solicitation of a prostitute
- Lewd conduct and indecent exposure
- Stalking
- Internet sex crimes
I also represent clients who have been charged with sex crimes against children, including:
- Child molestation and molestation by a family member or friend
- Possession and distribution of child pornography
- Endangering the welfare of a child
There are many different ways to be charged with a sex crime in New Jersey. For example, in New Jersey, sexual assault is a far-reaching law that also defines the conduct required to be guilty of rape and child molestation. I can help you fight all of your sex crimes charges.
If you have been charged with a sex crime in New Jersey or even feel that you are suspected of one, it is important to contact a criminal defense attorney immediately in order to prevent incriminating evidence from accumulating against you.
New Jersey Sex Crimes Penalties and Megan's Law
Every sex crime is unique and carries different penalties that can include prison time, commitment to sexual rehabilitation programs, fines and community service. However, one thing that most sex crimes have in common is Megan's Law.
Megan's Law requires convicted sex offenders to register with local authorities after their release so that information of their crimes and whereabouts can be disseminated to the public. This is one of the toughest parts of a sex crime conviction because, in a very large way, the penalties continue after prison.
Hire a Skilled Criminal Defense Lawyer in Union - Middlesex - Monmouth - Essex County, New Jersey
If you have been charged with a sex crime in New Jersey, I know that you are going through something most people will never understand. At Palumbo & Renaud, I know that it takes the right balance of aggressive litigation and sensitive negotiation to defeat a charge.
After countless years of success as a criminal defense attorney in New Jersey, I am familiar with the local officials. I have genuine insight into what each local judge and prosecutor looks for when working a case. This is an edge that only an experienced local attorney can bring to your defense. Contact my criminal defense firm for a free initial consultation to see what I can do for you.
For more information on sex crimes in New Jersey, visit my sex crimes website that provides additional information about sex crimes in New Jersey.
