Yes.  Juveniles can be charged with the same types of sex crimes under the laws that apply to adults.  If the minor is tried as a juvenile, the sentencing will be more lenient and geared more toward rehabilitation.  However, this depends upon the severity of the charge alleged.  Minors charged with more serious sex crimes can be tried as adults.  On the other hand, in many cases when a minor is caught “sexting”, they will not be charged as harshly under the New Jersey child pornography laws and, instead, the courts generally focus on counseling and education in assigning punishment.