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New Jersey Revenge Porn Laws

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Couples nowadays sometimes share intimate and sexual photos and videos with each other over text, e-mail, and even social media messaging. However, when the relationship goes south, many jealous individuals seek revenge by sharing these private images online for the world to see in order to humiliate their exes and damage their reputation.

This type of practice is known as revenge porn, which means posting nude or sexual images online without that person’s consent and knowledge. While most states have enacted laws that make such distribution illegal, New Jersey was the first state in the country to do so.

According to the state’s nonconsensual pornography law, it is illegal to record the private parts of another person or record someone else engaging in sexual activity without consent and share the recording to the public or specific individuals. Nonconsensual pornography is an invasion of privacy, which is also a crime in New Jersey.

Nonconsensual recording of another person’s intimate body parts or sexual conduct without consent is a third-degree felony, punishable by a maximum prison term of five years and a fine of up to $15,000. Nonconsensual disclosure of a recording is also a third-degree felony.

Additionally, a defendant facing these charges can also be subject to a civil lawsuit. The plaintiff may seek actual damages of at least $1,000 per violation, punitive damages if the defendant’s conduct was grossly negligent, and attorney’s fees.

If you have been charged with a sex crime in Bergen County, contact the Law Offices of Joseph R. Donahue, LLC at (201) 574-7919 today and request a free consultation.

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