Endangering the Welfare of a Child in NJ

The Endangering the Welfare of a Child law in New Jersey is more serious that its Title 9 counterpart which criminalizes child neglect.

A subsection of the statute prohibits engaging in sexual conduct which would impair or debauch the morals of the child, or who causes the child harm that would make the child an abused or neglected child. A child is defined as any person under 16 years of age. The degree of the crime depends on the relationship between the defendant and the child. The crime will be a second degree if the defendant has a legal duty to care for the child or if they assumed responsibility for the care the child. The crime is a third degree if no such relationship exists.

Subsection B criminalizes sexually related offenses and does not require the legal duty or responsibility that subsection a does. This subsection also prohibits the sale and possession of child pornography in New Jersey.

Former Prosecutors

The Bianchi Law Group is made up of former trial prosecutors and other of counsel attorneys who have handled the investigations and prosecutions of most crimes in New Jersey and will defend you for all federal and state crimes in New Jersey including Endangering the Welfare of Children.

Trial Ready New Jersey Criminal Lawyers

Like in all our cases handled at the Bianchi Law Group, our experienced staff of trial attorneys and of counsel attorneys are there to make sure the Government can prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. If our attorneys cannot resolve the case with a dismissal or a fair and just plea bargain, our lawyers at The Bianchi Law Group will not hesitate to select a jury and take the case to trial. That is what we do and what distinguishes us from other attorneys. We are former prosecutors, trial tested, and certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as certified criminal trial attorneys… We will not hesitate to go to trial.

Certified Criminal Trial Attorneys by the New Jersey Supreme Court

Partners Robert A. Bianchi and David J. Bruno are also both certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a criminal trial Attorneys.

The New Jersey Supreme Court has a certification committee which classifies certain New Jersey Lawyers as Certified Trial Attorneys. The process requires the prospective attorneys to satisfy strict criteria including extensive jury trials, a primary focus in criminal law, an application submission, a peer review process, a character and background check and to pass a written examination. Only 250 of over 98,000 lawyers (less than 1%) are designated as certified criminal trial attorneys by the New Jersey Supreme Court. This should be a crucial factor in finding a New Jersey criminal defense attorney to represent you. Many New Jersey Lawyers describe themselves as trial attorneys but most do not have the New Jersey Court’s distinction as Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. 

Lewdness in New Jersey

In New Jersey, Lewdness is codified in N.J.S.A. 2C:14-4.

Former Prosecutors

The Bianchi Law Group is made up of former trial prosecutors and other of counsel attorneys who have handled the investigations and prosecutions of most crimes in New Jersey and will defend you for all federal and state crimes in New Jersey including Lewdness.

Penalties for Lewdness in New Jersey

The Penalties for Lewdness in New Jersey depend on the circumstances of the Lewdness. Lewdness may be a fourth-degree crime or a disorderly persons offense, depending on the circumstances.

Crimes in the 4th degree range can be punishable up to 18 months in New Jersey State prison. Disorderly persons offenses can be punishable up to 6 months in the County jail usually in the County where the crime was committed.

The Sentencing Judge may also order fines and restitution as prescribed by 2C:43-3 for all convictions for Lewdness in New Jersey.

Trial Ready New Jersey Criminal Lawyers

Like in all our cases handled at the Bianchi Law Group, our experienced staff of trial attorneys and of counsel attorneys are there to make sure the Government can prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. If our attorneys cannot resolve the case with a dismissal or a fair and just plea bargain, our lawyers at The Bianchi Law Group will not hesitate to select a jury and take the case to trial. That is what we do and what distinguishes us from other attorneys. We are former prosecutors, trial tested, and certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as certified criminal trial attorneys… We will not hesitate to go to trial.

Certified Criminal Trial Attorneys by the New Jersey Supreme Court

Partners Robert A. Bianchi and David J. Bruno are also both certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a criminal trial Attorneys.

The New Jersey Supreme Court has a certification committee which classifies certain New Jersey Lawyers as Certified Trial Attorneys. The process requires the prospective attorneys to satisfy strict criteria including extensive jury trials, a primary focus in criminal law, an application submission, a peer review process, a character and background check and to pass a written examination. Only 250 of over 98,000 lawyers (less than 1%) are designated as certified criminal trial attorneys by the New Jersey Supreme Court. This should be a crucial factor in finding a New Jersey criminal defense attorney to represent you. Many New Jersey Lawyers describe themselves as trial attorneys but most do not have the New Jersey Court’s distinction as Certified Criminal Trial Attorney.