Category: Criminal Defense Attorneys

In most criminal cases, a defendant’s guilty plea ends the case. But occasionally, information comes to light indicating that a guilty plea was a mistake. Neither the court nor certainly the defendant wants an unjust verdict and sentence to go forward, but what can be done? How can you appeal...

After being charged with committing a crime in New Jersey, a defendant may avoid punishment if they can show that they were forced to act illegally through coercion or threats of harm. New Jersey’s criminal code recognizes the affirmative defense of duress in criminal cases. While the burden of

When someone interferes with another person’s liberty or takes or confines them to commit a crime against or with them, the offender may face charges of false imprisonment or kidnapping. By understanding the differences between kidnapping vs. false imprisonment, you can better prepare and pursue a

TL;DR Criminal Charges: Risk of arrest, trial, and potential imprisonment. Immigration Issues: Possible deportation for non-citizens. Career Damage: Loss of professional licenses and job opportunities. Housing Difficulties: Criminal records can limit housing options. Legal Help Needed: Essential to

Someone under investigation by federal agents from the FBI, IRS, DEA, ATF, or another federal investigative agency is up against highly trained and well-resourced professionals. Federal investigators mean business and can spend years compiling evidence and investigating their targets. The objective