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answered on Jul 6, 2020
If you are a charged defendant, the attorney you retain can request discovery and initiate a dialogue about the case with a prosecutor.
If you are the target of an investigation but have not been charged yet, a retained attorney can attempt to speak with investigators and/or prosecutors... View More 
Cut his time substantially?
answered on Sep 25, 2019
Unfortunately, the No Early Release Act (NERA) has not been changed in a manner which would call for a reduction in your brother’s sentence.
answered on Sep 25, 2019
Potentially you could be charged. It depends on all of the attendant circumstances. Scheduling a consultation with an experienced defense attorney will assist you in understanding whether or not you are likely to be charged.
answered on Sep 25, 2019
Yes you can be charged with assault. However, based on your description you may have a valid self defense claim. Seek a consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
answered on Jun 18, 2019
Second degree felony offenses in New Jersey carry mandatory sentences between five and ten years in state prison. Depending on the facts and circumstances surrounding the case an experienced attorney may be able to obtain a downgrade to a degree that does not carry with it the presumption of... View More
Trying to press charges against someone that molested a young boy between 1987-1993. Municipal police are useless and don't want to get involved, reports that statute of limitations is run out.
answered on Jun 4, 2019
Pursuant to 2C:1-6, a criminal prosecution for 2C:14-2 may be commended at any time. This means that there is no statute of limitations for this crime.
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