Newark is getting rough…while we love it here and do everything we can to make it a better place by ensuring people get all of the rights to which they’re due, we can’t help but notice that there’s quite a bit of crime in the nightly news

We’ve found three sure-fire ways to work with the legal system that

1 ) Hire a defense attorney right away: If you find yourself in trouble with the law, the best thing you can do is to call a criminal law attorney right away. He or she will prevent you from saying the wrong thing once you’re arrested, and can ensure that the police aren’t using tricky means to get you to confess.

2) Hire the right defense attorney: While we can’t legally say the we’re the best criminal defense attorney you’ll find, we can tell you that some are certainly better than others. Experience is one thing to look at. Longevity is another; this business doesn’t tolerate mediocre performance. We’d like to take the time to mention that Robert J. DeGroot has been in criminal defense for more than 40 years and is highly regarded by his peers. At the same time, he only hires the best for the law offices of Robert J. DeGroot.

3) Don’t do the crime: We’re perfectly happy to have a job in a criminal defense law firm, but there’s quite a bit of work out there, so if you have a choice, please…just obey the law! It’s the easiest way to steer clear of any legal problems. But if you’re innocent and are still accused, see #1 and #2 above.

The legal system is complicated. When you’re in trouble, hire the right defense attorney right away.