Get Help Navigating The Courts for Edison and Middlesex County
We get that dealing with the New Jersey court system is likely to be a new and foreign experience to you. Many people from Edison, New Brunswick, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy and other cities, townships and boroughs in Middlesex County who come to the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall for help are understandably anxious about a system that can destroy their financial well-being and take away their freedom.
What’s required for a defendant charged with a crime is that an experienced attorney like ours protects their rights. We thoroughly understand the New Jersey courts, and we know how they can be made to dispense justice under the law. Prosecutors charge defendants and will do all they can to get a guilty verdict, but they have to meet the burden of proof. When prosecutors don’t have a solid case, they know it — and we do too.
Our legal team has 100 years of combined experience in New Jersey criminal law. In many cases, your lawyer from the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall will understand the charges you face better than the prosecutor. New Jersey law often allows prosecutors to drop or downgrade charges or recommend lighter sentences, particularly in weak cases and when it’s appropriate for a first-time offender or someone who needs help instead of punishment. Our firm is known for creative approaches to criminal defense, and strategies that find the path to favorable outcomes for our clients.
Because of our knowledge and experience, prosecutors in Middlesex County listen to us when we propose alternative charges or sentences. They hear us out of because they have worked with us here in Edison, New Brunswick and other Middlesex County municipalities, or possibly in other courtrooms in New Jersey.
As your defense attorneys, we will seek the best outcome for you that the facts of your case allow. We will keep you in the loop about the status of your case and advise you about any considerations to bear in mind for the long-term as we develop a defense strategy. With your needs in mind, we will help you weigh pros and cons of a potential plea bargain or a program like Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI), Drug Court or Conditional Discharge, if you qualify and might benefit from it.
Criminal Attorneys in Edison New Jersey
We have witnessed the aftermath of defendants trying to go to court without proper legal representation protecting their interests. They often plead out or are found guilty, and then are slapped with harsh penalties and suffer the lasting harm of having a criminal record. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall make sure outcomes like these are avoided. To learn how we can help you avoid a conviction and penalties stemming from your arrest in Edison, contact our Edison Office now at (732) 248-7675. An attorney is available around the clock to take your call so do not hesitate to call us whenever the need arises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Edison Criminal Charges
It is best to hire an attorney as soon as possible after an arrest or charge. Early legal representation helps protect your rights and preserve key evidence. It also ensures you understand the process and potential defense strategies from the start.
Whether you go to jail depends on the severity of the charge. Disorderly persons offenses carry up to six months in jail, while indictable crimes can result in longer prison sentences ranging from 18 months to 20 years. The specific sentence depends on the degree of the offense and case circumstances.
You have a constitutional right to represent yourself in a criminal case. However, doing so is rarely advisable due to the complexity of criminal law and procedure. Consulting with an attorney, even briefly, can help you understand your options and potential risks.
Minor offenses such as disorderly persons offenses and traffic violations are heard in Edison Municipal Court. More serious indictable offenses are handled in Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick. The court depends on the degree of the charge.
Criminal charges in Edison can have immigration consequences depending on the severity of the offense. Disorderly persons offenses in municipal court are generally less likely to trigger deportation, but repeated convictions can still create risks. More serious indictable offenses in Superior Court may lead to removal proceedings if classified as aggravated felonies or crimes involving moral turpitude.
The Township of Edison is the most populated municipality in Middlesex County so it is makes sense that it also has some of the highest statistics for criminal and motor vehicle charges. This is a primary reason why our award-winning NJ defense firm chose to establish an office there and hire an attorney who was a prosecutor in the municipality.
