Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Giving Prosecutor a statement

A 12yr old girl and a 17yr old boy had consensual sex. I dont believe the parent is pressing charges but they took a statement from the girl and want the boy to come in and give his statement. Should he just show up and give his statement or let the police come and arrest him and then call an attorney ? I have the option to take him in b4 friday and let him make a statement, or just wait at this point and do nothing ?


Asked on 9/23/08, 9:41 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Giving Prosecutor a statement

Thank god for this website. CALL AN ATTORNEY RIGHT NOW!!! I mean now. I don't care what time it is. Leave a message. In general, giving a statement (or letting a child give a statement) without an attorney is the worst thing you can ever do in your life. Trust me.

I practice in Camden County and would be more than happy to discuss this case with you either in my office or over the phone. My initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your (his) case.

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Answered on 9/23/08, 10:28 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Giving Prosecutor a statement

The young man faces the possibility of conviction and spending the rest of his life labeled as a sex offender. DO NOTHING WITHOUT A LAWYER.

GET THE CHILD A LAWYER FOR HIS PROTECTION.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 9/23/08, 10:49 pm
Allan Marain Law Offices of Allan Marain

Giving Prosecutor a statement

Do NOT go in. The boy should give NO statement. Any statement cannot help him and WILL hurt him. They are NOT his friends. They are seeking material to hang him with later. I say this as emphatically as possible.

A.

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Answered on 9/24/08, 7:06 am
Savyon Grant Law Office of Savy Grant

Re: Giving Prosecutor a statement

NO way. He would be or could be convicted of statutory rape. He needs to retain a criminal defense attorney right away.

Savy Grant

201/646/9600

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Answered on 9/25/08, 4:30 pm


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