Vineland Sexual Assault Lawyer

Successfully Defending Against Sexual Assault Charges in Vineland Requires Experienced Legal Representation

Sexual assault is a serious charge that carries serious consequences. If convicted, you could face years—if not decades—in prison and a six-figure fine. You could face other penalties as well (including sex offender registration and parole supervision for life), and having a sexual assault conviction on your record will continue to impact your life long after your sentence has been served. As a result, you need to defend yourself by all means available, and this starts with hiring an experienced Vineland sexual assault lawyer to represent you.

At Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A., we are passionate about ensuring that our clients receive a fair trial regardless of the allegations against them. As a defendant in New Jersey’s criminal justice system, you have clear legal rights, and you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. No one deserves to be punished unfairly, and even if you committed a serious crime, you are entitled to a “not guilty” verdict if prosecutors don’t have the evidence they need to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Experienced Lawyers Handling All Sexual Assault Charges in Vineland, NJ

Our lawyers represent individuals who are facing all types of sexual assault charges in Vineland. We have experience in cases involving allegations of:

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is a second-degree indictable offense under New Jersey law. This means that it carries between five and 10 years in prison and up to a $150,000 fine—in addition to the other consequences of a sex crime conviction. Some of the most common allegations in sexual assault cases include:

Sexual penetration involving physical force or coercion
Sexual penetration involving a victim who is between the ages of 13 and 16 where the defendant is at least four years older than the victim
Sexual penetration involving a victim who is 16 or 17 years old where the defendant is a relative or has another close relationship with the victim

However, these are not the only allegations that can lead to sexual assault charges in Vineland. If you are awaiting trial, it is critical to ensure that you know the specific allegations against you. Our lawyers can help, and then we can use this information to determine what defenses you have available.

Aggravated Sexual Assault

Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree indictable offense under New Jersey law. In most cases, this means that a conviction carries a minimum prison sentence of 10 years and up to 20 years in prison. Whatever the sentence, if convicted, a person must serve 85% of this sentence without parole. If the victim was under 13 years old at the time of the incident, the sentence can be up to life imprisonment and requires a sentence of a minimum of 25 years without the possibility of parole. A conviction can also result in up to a $200,000 fine and other life-altering consequences.

Similar to sexual assault charges, aggravated sexual assault charges can take many different forms. Some of the most common charges include acts of sexual penetration involving:

Use of physical force or coercion resulting in severe personal injury to the victim
Use of physical force or coercion with the assistance of one or more other assailants
Threatened use of any weapon or other object, “fashioned in such a manner as to lead the victim to reasonably believe it to be a weapon”
A child under the age of 13, or a child between the ages of 13 and 16 where the defendant is a relative or has another close relationship with the victim
A victim who the assailant knew, or reasonably should have known, was “physically helpless or incapacitated”

Regardless of the specific allegations involved, if you are facing an aggravated sexual assault charge, you need to devote everything you can to your defense. Now is not the time to take chances. Our lawyers can help, but it is imperative that you contact us as soon as possible.

Other Sex-Related Offenses

Along with sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault cases, we defend individuals who are facing charges for other sex-related offenses in Vineland as well. This includes charges of:

Regardless of the charges against you—and regardless of the circumstances involved—you have defenses available. But you also have a lot at stake, and a favorable outcome is not guaranteed. To give yourself the best chance of avoiding life-altering consequences you need to speak with an experienced lawyer right away.

How Our Lawyers Can Help You

What can you expect when you hire a Vineland sexual assault lawyer at Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. to represent you? Here are just some of the ways an experienced lawyer at our firm can help:

1. Investigating the Allegations Against You

Our top priority will be investigating the allegations against you. Once we have a clear and comprehensive understanding of all of the relevant facts, we can accurately assess your risk and determine what defenses we can assert on your behalf.

2. Determining What Options You Have Available

After determining what defenses we can assert on your behalf, we will be able to advise you regarding the options you have available. Is seeking a plea deal your best option? Or do you have a viable chance of avoiding a “Guilty” verdict in court? These are critical questions that you need to make sure you answer very carefully.

3. Representing You in Plea Deal Negotiations or Court

If seeking a plea deal is your best option, we will negotiate a deal that minimizes the consequences of your arrest. If it makes sense to fight your case in court, we will fight your sexual assault case by all means available.

Speak with a Vineland Sexual Assault Lawyer About Your Case in Confidence

Are you facing sexual assault allegations in New Jersey? If so, we strongly encourage you to contact us for more information. To discuss your case with an experienced Vineland sexual assault lawyer at Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. in confidence as soon as possible, call 877-435-6371 or tell us how we can reach you online now.