Discovery of evidence in New Jersey criminal cases

Every criminal case hinges on the evidence that is found. If evidence was obtained illegally, such as through an illegal search and seizure, our New Jersey criminal lawyers will seek to suppress it.

Evidence in criminal cases is a two-edged sword. We need to determine what evidence the prosecution has so we can seek to have it dismissed, demonstrate that it is not credible, or show that it is irrelevant. Our lawyers also work to gather all evidence that can be used to raise a reasonable doubt about our client’s involvement.

• We demand that the prosecution release any exculpatory evidence—evidence that might reasonably show the defendant was not guilty—that the trial has.
• Our lawyers speak to all relevant witnesses who can help our client’s case.
• We use the preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to send the case to trial, as a means of discovering what evidence the prosecution has.

Evidence includes physical evidence, test results, photographs, videos, statements, written documents, digital information, and many other forms of information.