Denville NJ Luring Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense Lawyer Representing Clients in Passaic and Morris County, New Jersey
Alissa D. Hascup represents clients throughout Passaic County and Morris County, New Jersey that have been charged with serious kidnapping-related offenses, including luring, abduction, and false imprisonment in Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, Wayne, Totowa, Morristown, Denville, and Randolph.
She has successfully handled thousands of cases in New Jersey, in both Superior Court (indictable/felony level offenses) and Municipal Court (disorderly persons/misdemeanor level offenses). Ms. Hascup is a former Morris County Assistant Prosecutor and Special Deputy Attorney General, who handled a host of cases, ranging from aggravated assault to terroristic threats, during the course of her distinguished career.
If you are facing Luring charges, there could be serious consequences. Hiring an experienced defense lawyer will ensure that you put yourself in a position to achieve the best possible outcome.
Contact Alissa D. Hascup. She is available anytime for an initial consultation, which is always provided free of charge.
Luring in New Jersey: N.J.S.A. 2C:13-6 and N.J.S.A. 2C:13-7
Luring, Enticing Child by Various Means, Attempts is codified under N.J.S.A. 2C:13-6, which provides:
A person commits a crime of the second degree if he attempts, via electronic or any other means, to lure or entice a child or one who he reasonably believes to be a child into a motor vehicle, structure or isolated area, or to meet or appear at any other place, with a purpose to commit a criminal offense with or against the child.
Luring, Enticing an Adult, Certain Circumstances is codified under N.J.S.A. 2C:13-7, which provides:
A person commits a crime of the third degree if he attempts, via electronic or any other means, to lure or entice a person into a motor vehicle, structure or isolated area, or to meet or appear at any other place, with a purpose to commit a criminal offense with or against the person lured or enticed or against any other person.
Penalties for Luring in New Jersey
The penalties for luring in New Jersey are as follows:
A crime of the Second Degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of between 5 to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison.
A crime of the Third Degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 5 years in New Jersey State Prison.
A person convicted of a second or subsequent offense under either of these sections is subject to a mandatory term of imprisonment that carries with it a mandatory period of parole ineligibility.
A person convicted under either of these sections who has a prior conviction for Sexual Assault, Criminal Sexual Contact, or Endangering the Welfare of a Child (in the State of New Jersey or any other State) is subject to a mandatory extended period of parole ineligibility.
Alissa D. Hascup can seek to minimize your exposure by attempting to negotiate an alternative disposition on your behalf. She understands the nuances of the law and can use that to your advantage.
Contact a Passaic County NJ Luring Defense Lawyer to Discuss Your Case
Should you find yourself in a situation where you have been charged with Luring, contact a skilled criminal defense lawyer immediately.
The consequences of a Luring conviction can be severe. Alissa D. Hascup represents clients charged with luring and other kidnapping offenses throughout New Jersey. Call or email her today for a free, initial consultation about your case.
