Based on movies and TV shows, many people often think of criminal defense lawyers as the sneaky character in the courtroom who shouldn’t be trusted. But you shouldn’t believe everything you see in the movies. On the contrary, legal counsel for defendants play many very important roles in the justice system and protect citizens from [...]
Whether you’re facing your first ever criminal charge or you’ve been through the criminal justice system before, you need a Burlington County criminal trial lawyer representing you. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can represent yourself – 99% of the time that only results in poor outcomes. An experienced Burlington County criminal trial lawyer [...]
Everyone knows that they have “rights,” but do you know exactly what those rights are or where they come from? The United States Constitution provides each citizen with protections against improper governmental action, including police misconduct and wrongful convictions. For a defendant facing criminal charges, it is important that you know what your constitutional rights [...]
There are many reasons why a person might want to represent himself in court when facing criminal charges. But this is not a wise idea. A New Jersey criminal defense trial attorney has the required skill and experience to successfully defend clients in court, no matter what the charges are. It’s always a smart choice [...]
No two defendants are the same. Criminal charges and convictions span across all types of people at all economic levels. Most people don’t think of businessmen and women as criminal defendants, but it definitely happens. White collar crime refers to financial crimes such as: Fraud Bribery Insider Trading Embezzlement Money Laundering Identity Theft Forgery Extortion [...]
Stalking is seen as a very serious crime in New Jersey and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you’re just being romantic by continually showing up at someone’s home or place of work, even when they’re telling you they don’t want to see you. The term stalker is thrown around loosely [...]
The process of communicating is important, not only for a client to a defense lawyer, but also from the defense lawyer to the client. Clients and lawyers need to discuss reasonable expectations, share information, and be on the same page about options and realistic possible outcomes. Being in constant communication with your Mount Holly criminal [...]
During a criminal trial, both the prosecution and the defense offer evidence to support their arguments. But just because certain evidence may be accurate or truthful does not always mean it’s admissible in court. If your Trenton criminal defense attorney believes that the State should not be permitted to admit certain evidence, he can file [...]
If a person threatens someone with violence, in effect terrorizing them, they may be charged with terroristic threats in New Jersey. Typically, terroristic threats charges are seen in two scenarios. The first is between an individual and many people, such as a bomb threat to a crowded location. The second, and far more common scenario, [...]
Have you found yourself in a situation where you think you might need a New Jersey criminal defense attorney? Maybe you don’t right now, but you might need one in the future. Going about finding a criminal defense attorney in New Jersey that is a good fit for you is easier said than done. When [...]