The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has arrested and charged a thirty-two (32) year old male from Hackensack, New Jersey with among other things, sexual assault. The Defendant was arrested on Tuesday evening following a lengthy investigation which was spawned when an eight year old girl came forward. According to the reports released at this point, the victim in this case, an eight year old girl, informed her mother that the Defendant had inappropriately touched her while they were both in Hackensack. To make matters worse, the victim also alleged that the Defendant inappropriately touched her back in August 2013 and 2014.
It is unknown at this point in time what relationship, if any, that the Defendant had with the victim. He has formally been charged with sexual assault in the second degree and endangering the welfare of a child in the second degree. He has been taken to the Bergen County Jail where he remains being held on a $250,000 bail. Since both offenses are second degree crimes, if convicted, the Defendant would be facing up to ten years in State prison in each charge. In addition, both offenses also fall under the No Early Release Act, (NERA) which in essence requires a Defendant to serve at least 85% before they could be eligible for parole.
Sexual Assault Lawyers in Hackensack NJ
The Law Office of The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is an experienced Bergen County criminal defense firm. Our office has over 100 years combined experience on staff, including years of prior prosecuting experience. If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a criminal offense like aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, terroristic threats or criminal sexual contact, we can help. We have been representing individuals charged with criminal offenses in towns like Hackensack, Mahwah, Lodi, Saddle River, Maywood, Garfield and Teaneck for over a decade. If you would like to speak to any one of the eight criminal defense lawyers on staff then please contact our Hackensack office at 1-800-682-4037.