Detention Hearings
July 2, 2018
What is a Detention Hearing?
Recent legislation known as the Bail Reform and Speedy Trial Act has drastically changed pretrial detention procedures in New Jersey. Previously, judges would set a money bail amount for any defendant facing charges. This allowed each defendant to post bail on their own, or through a bail bondsman, and be released from jail pending trial. This all changed with the new legislation that altered the practice of monetary bail amounts and replaced them with a ... Read More»
Sex Offense
July 2, 2018
Moorestown NJ Sex Crime Lawyer
Criminal offenses involving sexual acts are not something to be trifled with in New Jersey. Even if you are found to be innocent of the charges, the public scorn, ridicule and embarrassment can be difficult to overcome. In the unfortunate event that you are tried and found guilty of a sex crime, you are likely facing mandatory imprisonment and Megan’s Law Registration with a Sex Offender Database. This means that your information and criminal history will be ... Read More»
Assault & Threats
August 28, 2013
Burlington Township NJ Assault Charges
Where you or someone you love arrested and charged with assault, terroristic threats, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct or cyberbullying in Burlington County? Are you facing a Detention Hearing before the Burlington County Superior Court? If so, the defense attorneys at Proetta, Oliver & Fay are available to come to your aid. Our attorneys, some of which are former Deputy Attorneys General, specialize in the practice of criminal law in NJ. ... Read More»
Domestic Violence
August 28, 2013
Evesham Domestic Violence Lawyers
Have you been blindsided with a Temporary Restraining Order courtesy of local law enforcement? If so, you are probably concerned about what this means and what will happen at your court date. In addition, if you have been arrested and charged criminally, you are facing even greater concern over your livelihood. If you have been arrested, charged or served with a temporary restraining order for stalking, harassment, simple assault, aggravated assault, ... Read More»
Drug Crimes
August 28, 2013
Evesham NJ Drug Possession Attorneys
Were you charged with marijuana possession? Or has someone you love been arrested for heroin distribution? Regardless of the specific narcotic, the criminal defense attorneys at Proetta, Oliver & Fay are available to protect you against any New Jersey drug charges. Under the Governor's Administration, and continuing still, County Prosecutors have taken a hard-line approach in prosecuting drug crimes in New Jersey. If you have been charged ... Read More»
DWI Offense
August 28, 2013
DWI Lawyers in Evesham NJ
NJ DWI Attorneys
If you have been arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (commonly called DWI or DUI), then the first emotions you may be feeling is panic, concern or embarrassment. Those emotions are understandable. However, the first thing we tell all of our clients charged with Driving While Intoxicated is that you are one of many. Countless individuals, most of reputable background, are caught behind the wheel at the wrong time. These actions are ... Read More»