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 [...]
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 [...]
Are you involved in legal proceedings and feel confused by the whole process? Criminal procedure is not the simplest of processes to go through. If you’ve never had prior experience with the legal system and find yourself needing representation, contact a Trenton criminal trial lawyer as soon as possible. One of the first events scheduled [...]
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 [...]
As a Mercer County criminal defense lawyer, I do my best to help my clients out of less than ideal situations. Regardless of how or why you end up in my office, my job is to listen and to defend your constitutional rights. However, you as the client also have some responsibilities and a part [...]
If your facing criminal charges of any sort, you need to contact a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer to represent you in your legal proceedings. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can represent yourself in certain matters, such as DUIs or traffic violations. These types of violations can bring significant consequences if not handled [...]
As a defendant, you have a constitutional right against self-incrimination. Put simply, this means that a defendant is not obligated to testify. This is where the commonly heard phrase “I plead the Fifth” comes from. Only your Trenton criminal defense lawyer can recommend whether it is in your best interest to take the stand or not. [...]
A criminal record comes into existence upon any arrest or charge of a non-traffic offense. Even a minor summons for which you are not taken into custody will make its mark on this account of your past offenses. Under certain circumstances, you may be able to erase from your criminal record a past offense. This [...]
Image - Morguefile We often hear the term “assault and battery,” but not many know the difference between the two. Assault and battery are similar, but there are a few differences in their legal definitions and they are considered separate charges. You can be guilty of assault without even physically striking another person. This makes [...]