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Facing criminal charges of any type can change your life. Whether you face a misdemeanor or a felony, you should have a criminal defense lawyer you can trust. The attorneys at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC are dedicated to making a difference for people accused of committing crimes. When you trust your case to us, we focus on your needs and legal goals. We assist clients throughout New Jersey
Former New Jersey Prosecutors
If you have been charged with committing a crime, it is essential to have a criminal defense lawyer familiar with the process, the prosecutors, and the courts. You should also have a criminal attorney with the trial experience necessary to defend your rights in the courtroom and ensure that justice prevails.
What makes us different from other New Jersey criminal lawyers?
- Former New Jersey prosecutors provide real results and real help
- Strategic criminal defense
- From DUI to armed robbery
- Experienced lawyers who work together to deliver robust defenses
The Experience You Need, Regardless of the Crime
Our experienced attorneys at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group, PC, can help you from when initial charges are filed until after the verdict. Every step of the way, you will get aggressive and effective representation. Our team boasts 300 years of courtroom experience, which we put to work for you.
How We Can Help You In Your New Jersey Criminal Defense
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- We are there for you. Contact our office 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Our New Jersey criminal defense law firm can help you by utilizing our former prosecutors’ knowledge and expertise to devise a trial strategy, file a motion to suppress, or negotiate a favorable plea bargain.
- Since we have many attorneys, there are numerous times when the crime affects different areas of law. Here, we can handle all the other crimes and have the expertise because the attorneys have subspecialties to deal with them. A solo practitioner or a smaller firm doesn’t have that ability.
- It is imperative that you contact us right away because, many times, we can stop you from speaking to the police. You may say something to incriminate yourself, and the police would not have enough evidence to charge you without that conversation.
- The police do not always play fair. They can tell the potential defendant they have witnesses and videos when they may not. Therefore, all contact with the police should be done through our office.
Our Criminal Defense Practice In New Jersey
Defending Your Rights and Providing Real Help, Real Results
The experienced attorneys at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group, PC, can defend you if you are charged with the following:
Arson charges involve intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion that damages property or endangers people.
Drug crime charges encompass offenses ranging from disorderly‑persons charges to indictable third, second, and first-degree felonies for possession, with intent to distribute, and trafficking.
DUI, DWI, and DUID charges refer to the offense of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol (BAC ≥ 0.08%) or drugs, including legal prescriptions or over-the-counter medications.
An expungement is a court-ordered process that seals or isolates your arrest and conviction records, removing them from public access.
Felony charges, or indictable offenses, are serious crimes classified from the fourth to the first degree and can result in significant penalties.
Fraud charges involve intentionally deceiving or misrepresenting facts to unlawfully gain money, property, or benefits.
Misdemeanors, disorderly persons, or petty disorderly persons offenses are lower-level criminal charges.
Municipal court charges involve lower-level offenses such as traffic violations, disorderly persons offenses, local ordinance violations, and minor criminal matters.
Juvenile charges in New Jersey apply to individuals under 18 accused of offenses, from status violations like truancy and underage drinking to serious indictable acts.
Traffic offenses include moving violations, such as speeding, running red lights, reckless driving, DUI, and tailgating.
Shoplifting charges occur when someone intentionally takes, conceals, alters price tags, under‑rings, or removes shopping carts from a store without paying the full retail value.
Obstruction of justice charges arise when someone intentionally obstructs, impairs, or perverts the administration of law or prevents a public servant from performing official duties.
Perjury charges are third-degree indictable offenses for knowingly making a materially false statement under oath during an official proceeding.
Probation or parole violations arise when someone under court-ordered supervision violates conditions.
Sex crime charges include a range of offenses such as aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and lewdness.
Theft charges involve intentionally taking or exercising unlawful control over another’s property, including movable or immovable items.
Violent crime charges encompass serious offenses, such as murder, manslaughter, robbery, assault, kidnapping, and aggravated sexual assault.
Weapon offenses include unlawful firearm or weapon possession, possession for illegal purposes, and carrying prohibited or unlicensed firearms.
Our firm represents each client individually—clients are not a number
We identify with each client and craft a defense solution that is the best and most aggressive representation for that client.
When one of our New Jersey defense lawyers represents a defendant, that person can rest assured that:
- We will do what is best for your interests.
- We understand the trauma you and your loved ones are going through. A conviction can mean a child loses a parent, a parent loses a child, a spouse loses their partner, and siblings lose their brother or sister – if you are convicted and must spend days, months, or years in jail.
- We listen. We pay attention to what you are saying because understanding what happened and your concerns opens doors to possible defense arguments.
- We know that a conviction can mean the loss of a job.
- We never handle cases with a conflict of interest without informed consent.
- We aggressively challenge every aspect of the stated case.
- We seek to obtain dismissals before trial when possible.
- We consider your situation, including the factors that led to your difficulties. For example, if you have a drug dependency but are not violent, we may recommend a drug court where you can be treated instead of being confined to jail.
Our defenses are designed to get the best possible results. Defense in criminal cases does require a strategy. We work to understand the prosecution’s case against you so that we can determine which challenges will be most effective.
Honest advice for each defendant
We don’t tell defendants what they want to hear. We tell them what they need to hear. The prosecution will often have a police officer testify against you. The victims of the crime will also present their versions of what happened and how they were affected. There are often lab tests for chemical analysis.
Only by honestly assessing the strengths of the prosecution’s case and your weaknesses can we know which motions to file and how to argue a case before a jury. In plea bargains, it is essential to understand what will likely happen if the case doesn’t settle. We can’t guarantee results but will inform you of the essential facts.
Why it is critical to have experienced criminal lawyers defend you
To get the best results, it is essential to retain lawyers who have tried cases before juries and won appellate court cases. It is only through an understanding of how evidence is handled, how to choose a jury, and how to argue a case that a skilled criminal lawyer can make the right steps through each stage of the trial process. Our criminal attorneys in New Jersey have successfully taken many cases to trial.
Experienced lawyers also understand the practical and legal issues that govern each phase of a criminal case, including:
- An arraignment
- The setting of bail
- A preliminary hearing
- Legal motions, such as motions to suppress evidence
- Bench trials before judges
- Trials before juries
- Appeals to higher courts
If you have been charged with violating a law, you have rights. First and foremost, you have the right to a criminal attorney. You should not speak to the police until you have spoken to a qualified attorney experienced in handling criminal matters.
The attorneys at Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC have the experience and knowledge to protect your rights and defend you against criminal charges in New Jersey.
Criminal Law Resources
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- What are the top misconceptions that people have about criminal arrests?
- What is the process of bail in New Jersey?
- Discovery of evidence in New Jersey criminal cases
- How often can charges be dropped, dismissed, or reduced?
- Some common defense strategies in municipal court cases in New Jersey
- What is extradition, and how can it affect criminal charges if a defendant is charged in two states?
- FAQs about criminal defense
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Call us today at (908) 561-5577 or use our contact form. Your initial consultation will be conducted over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at one of our office locations throughout New Jersey.
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