Contrary to what some people think, it’s the judge, and not the jury, who decides what sentence is to be served should a defendant be found guilty. Let’s make one thing perfectly clear: judges are smart. Nearly every judge started as a lawyer, and they’ve seen every trick and know when a prosecutor or […]
The Types Of Judgements A Criminal Justice Attorney Can Help You Avoid
Receiving punishment from the judge might seem like the failure of your criminal justice attorney. But in fact, hiring the right defense attorney can help you formulate a case so that the punishment that you do receive is substantially smaller than you would have received otherwise. So if you case ends up going to […]
3 Important Terms To Know When Talking With A Criminal Law Attorney
We’ll admit it, the language used with the judge and around our criminal defense law firm might seem strange to someone unfamiliar with the legal process. But, just like scientists, it’s important that we have a universal way of speaking so that there’s absolutely no confusion as to what’s being conveyed. Let’s start with […]
Thinking Of Not Hiring A Defense Attorney? Pro Se It Isn’t So!
Representing yourself in court, also known as Pro Se Legal Representation, is an option. We’re not going to tell you it’s not. You can defend yourself. We will, however, discourage you from doing so, for the following reasons: The law is complex: Some people think that cutting out a criminal defense attorney is as […]
After You’ve Been Arrested In New Jersey, Call A Criminal Defense Attorney Right Away!
After you’ve been arrested, there are many paths that can be taken before (or if) your case goes to trial. Here’s a quick rundown of what you might experience, and why it’s so important to have the proper criminal defense attorney on your side every step of the way.
Don’t Do The Crime…But If You Do, Hire A Defense Attorney Fast
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 […]
Why Sex Crimes Require The Right Criminal Defense Law Firm
We talked in the last blog about how everything is stacked against you, especially when you’re accused of a sex crime. We could list those reasons from the last blog, but they play very well into this blog and actually help shape it. This blog is all about the jury and why it’s probably best […]
Hire The Right White Collar Crime Attorney Or Face The Consequences
When’s the best time to call a white collar crime attorney? Is it when you’re in the courtroom? Certainly not. How about when the papers have been filed and you’re officially indicted? No, you need to call well before that. Let’s go back in time…the latest you should call a white collar crime lawyer […]
If You’ve Been Accused Of Healthcare Fraud, Contact The Right Criminal Defense Law Firm Immediately
Can we just admit it? Nobody understands the current healthcare system. Not the government, not the hospitals, and most certainly not the patients. You might have tried to help a patient find the best path through the insurance system, whether they had private insurance or Medicare / Medicaid. And maybe by helping them, you did […]
When You’re Arrested, Call A Criminal Defense Attorney Immediately!
When you have a run-in with the law, it’s important to know how to respond to the police. Here’s a primer on the best way to react so that you’re no implicating yourself, and the best actions that will help you as your case progresses. One thing is for certain: call a criminal defense attorney […]