New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Defending Those Accused of Sex Crimes

Tracy L. Denholtz regularly represents clients throughout New Jersey who are accused of Sex Offenses, such as: Sexual Assault, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Criminal Sexual Contact, and Invasion of Privacy.  A conviction for a Sex Offense can have dire consequences:  it can expose you to a lengthy state prison term, and comes with a host of collateral consequences such as sex offender registration, parole supervision for life, and a psychosexual evaluation.  It can also impact employment, housing, finances, education, reputation, and relationships.  Because of this, it is crucial to have an experienced, skilled, and aggressive attorney by your side. 

Ms. Denholtz is a fierce criminal defense trial attorney with over a decade of experience.  Ms. Denholtz offers relentless advocacy, strategic defense, and exceptional service to clients accused of Sex Offenses throughout New Jersey.  At Denholtz Criminal Defense, you can trust that your case will receive the meticulous attention and tireless advocacy it deserves.  If you or a loved one are facing Sex Offense charges, Ms. Denholtz is ready to fight for you. Contact Denholtz Criminal Defense today for your FREE consultation: (862) 842-0811 or Tracy@DenholtzCriminalDefense.com.

Criminal Sexual Contact

(N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3)

Criminal Sexual Contact: Under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3(b), an actor is guilty of criminal sexual contact if he commits an act of sexual contact with the victim under any of the circumstances set forth in section 2C:14-2c. (1) through (5) (i.e., actor uses coercion but no severe personal injury; victim is on probation, parole, or detained and the actor has supervisory power over victim; victim is 16-17 years-old and actor is a relative, authority figure, or guardian; victim is between 13-15 years-old and actor is 4+ years older than victim).

• 4th Degree Offense:  Criminal sexual contact is a 4th degree offense, which is punishable by up to 18 months in New Jersey State Prison.

Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact: Under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3(a), an actor is guilty of aggravated criminal sexual contact if he commits an act of sexual contact with the victim under any of the circumstances set forth in 2C:14-2a. (2) through (7) (i.e., 13-15 year-old victim and act was done by relative, authority figure, or guardian; act was committed during commission of certain other crimes; actor was armed; use of coercion/no consent; victim helpless or incapacitated).

• “Sexual Contact” Defined:  "Sexual contact" means an intentional touching by the victim or actor, either directly or through clothing, of the victim's or actor's intimate parts for the purpose of degrading or humiliating the victim or sexually arousing or sexually gratifying the actor. Sexual contact of the actor with himself must be in view of the victim whom the actor knows to be present.

• 3rd Degree Offense:  Aggravated criminal sexual contact is a crime of the 3rd degree, which is punishable by up to 5 years in New Jersey State Prison.

Contact a New Jersey Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer for a Free Consultation

Sex Offense cases are very complex and highly specialized.  If you or a loved one are facing Sex Offense charges, it is crucial to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. 

At Denholtz Criminal Defense, we understand the stakes involved and are committed to providing you with skilled, aggressive, and personalized legal representation.  No matter what the allegations, Ms. Denholtz will provide an honest and detailed evaluation of your case, outline the best legal options available, and craft a defense strategy designed to achieve the best possible result for your unique situation.  Contact Denholtz Criminal Defense today for your free consultation: (862) 842-0811 or Tracy@DenholtzCriminalDefense.com.