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»
How does Sentencing Work for Criminal Charges in New Jersey?
June 16, 2023
If you get Convicted of a Crime in NJ, Here's How the Court Determines Your Sentence Going through the criminal justice process can be long and grueling. There is no getting around the emotional turmoil of an arrest and conviction, whether by jury trial or plea negotiation. Once convicted, the most sobering stage follows—sentencing. Once a judge pronounces a sentence, they have studied the case facts, the prosecutor's recommendations, possibly the victim statements, among other ... Read More»
Everything You Need to Know about Pretrial Detention Appeals in New Jersey
March 5, 2023
Burlington County Pretrial Detention Appeal Attorney In 2017, detention hearings based on risk, as opposed to cash, replaced the traditional bail system in New Jersey. Instead of defendants posting a bond to get out of jail after an arrest, judges now determine whether a defendant charged with an indictable crime or a domestic violence offense remains in jail, gets released, or gets released with conditions pending their trial at a pretrial detention hearing. Before a defendant’s ... Read More»
Veterans Diversion Program in NJ
January 9, 2023
As a veteran, you gave to your country at the expense of your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Considering such a huge sacrifice, many states have rehabilitative programs for veterans and active service members who end up in the criminal justice system and New Jersey is no exception. The Veterans Diversion Program in Burlington County is the latest of several programs around the state that offer rehabilitative services in lieu of jail or prison to those who served or are serving ... Read More»
New Jersey Warrant for Arrest: Meaning, Types, Reasons, & Implications
November 12, 2022
Either an arrest or bench warrant indicates the state is interested in prosecuting you for a crime or offense, or wants to hold you accountable for some violation of your obligations to the court in New Jersey. Regardless of the crime or infraction, an experienced criminal defense lawyer at Proetta, Oliver & Fay can help you assess the warrant and the charges you face, resolve the arrest or bench warrant as soon as possible while protecting you from damaging your case in the process. If ... Read More»
New Jersey Misdemeanors, Felonies, Process, & Penalties
June 25, 2022
Criminal Attorneys Explain Classification of Offenses and Punishments in NJ Just across the border, a crime in Pennsylvania can get you a totally different sentence involving fines and prison. In New Jersey, however, the categories of crimes and offenses, as well as the respective penalties for each, are unique to this state. What 43 other states call a felony is an indictable crime in New Jersey. In addition, what other states call misdemeanors are disorderly persons ... Read More»