Legal Question in Discrimination Law in New Jersey

touching a minor

How do I keep from going to jail, when my

girlfriends parents want to put me away I'm

20 and she is 15


Asked on 6/29/09, 8:25 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Adam L. Rothenberg Levinson Axelrod, P.C.

Re: touching a minor

This is a VERY serious charge, even if the touching was consensual. You need an attorney to deal with this since you could be labelled a sex offender and see signficant jail time. I do not practice this type of law, but can recommend several attorneys depending on the county that you live in. It is important that you retain counsel as soon as possible to develop a strategy to try to avoid jail. DO NOT HAVE ANY FURTHER CONTACT WITH THE GIRL. PERIOD. Please feel free to contact me at 800-34-NJ-LAW for a referral.

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Answered on 6/29/09, 8:35 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: touching a minor

You need to hire an attorney. Until you answer this question do not see her daughter. A bit of abstinence may help you avoid a prison sentence and she will be 16 years old shortly.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 6/29/09, 10:10 am
Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

Re: touching a minor

You are legally too old for your girlfriend.

Your girlfriend's parents can have you arrested if you have sexual intercourse with her.

You can be charged and convicted of statutory rape.

I would suggest that you wait until your girlfriend is 18 and then commence your relationship with her.

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Answered on 6/29/09, 10:26 am


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