Negotiating a Plea Bargain in New Jersey
September 24, 2023
In some criminal cases, a plea agreement is worth your consideration as an alternative to resolve the charges. Sometimes, it makes more sense to accept the state’s plea offer than to face a bench trial or trial by jury. Once you accept the prosecutor’s plea offer, you enter into an agreement or bargain that trades your guilty plea to some or all the charges for a lighter sentence, fewer charges, reduced charges, or waiver of mandatory minimum sentences, for example. A plea offer ... Read More»
Getting Indicted in New Jersey: Before, During, and After
September 10, 2023
Whether by arrest or summons, finding out that a grand jury indicted you can be surprising, confusing, and frightening. You may need to learn what an indictment means and what happens next. You may even confuse indictments with convictions and believe you are going to jail. An indictment means that a grand jury found sufficient evidence for the state to prosecute you formally. Even with a criminal charge, you face only an accusation of committing a crime; you are not proven guilty. When ... Read More»
Implications of Wire Fraud Charges in New Jersey
September 3, 2023
Most people are aware that scams are everywhere. You go to your email inbox and find offers, warnings, and pleas to get you to send personal information or money. Some look like legitimate ads or promotions from known reputable sources. The range of subject matter, from real estate, healthcare, consumables, and banking to investment and job opportunities, is vast. Wire fraud schemes are white collar crimes with severe penalties that typically form a cluster of federal and state ... Read More»