Fighting for the rights and freedom of Bergen County people charged with criminal offenses
Being charged with a crime is a nightmare. Defendants who are found guilty risk losing their freedom, having a criminal record, being unable to secure or retain employment, being required to pay substantial penalties and fines, and facing other serious consequences. The criminal justice system is frightening because the police and prosecutors initially seem to hold many of the cards that decide if you are detained, arrested, receive bail, and what offenses you are charged with.
At Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC Law Office, our criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey fight immediately to protect your rights by aggressively working to hold law enforcement and government prosecutors to their obligations of fairness and respect for the accused. Our Bergen County criminal law attorneys have helped numerous defendants achieve a successful outcome by having charges dismissed, obtaining not-guilty verdicts, suppressing critical evidence, and negotiating just resolutions of the charges. We represent clients who have been charged with everything from speeding violations and minor thefts to drug offenses, burglaries, sexual offenses, and homicides.
Why must experienced criminal lawyers defend you in New Jersey?
To achieve the best results, it is crucial to retain lawyers who have successfully tried cases before juries and won appellate court cases. A skilled criminal lawyer can only navigate the proper steps through each stage of the trial process by understanding how evidence is handled, how to select a jury, and how to present a case. Our criminal attorneys in Bergen County, New Jersey, have successfully taken numerous 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
Case Study
Multiple Municipal Court Charges Dropped
The defendant was charged with several moving violations, including: driving while intoxicated (D.W.I.) in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 and refusal to submit to a breath test in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a. The attorneys of Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC filed a motion to dismiss the refusal for failing to inform the defendant of all penalties.
Our firm’s partners and other lawyers have received first-class reviews from state and national legal rating agencies, clients, prosecutors, judges, and those involved with the criminal justice system. Our lawyers are respected because many of them served as prosecutors themselves before starting or joining the firm. Our lawyers have over 250 years of combined courtroom litigation experience.
Our Bergen County criminal attorneys handle the full range of New Jersey criminal violations from the most serious crimes to violations of township ordinances. We aggressively represent defendants in the following types of cases.
Drug possession crimes are usually 3rd or 4th degree crimes, which can result in lengthy jail sentences and substantial fines. There are many ways to contest a drug possession charge, including Constitutional and factual challenges.
Driving while intoxicated – If the police have a reasonable suspicion to stop you, they can request that you submit to sobriety and breath tests to determine your blood alcohol content. Refusing to take the test can result in additional penalties.
Burglary – Burglary is the act of breaking into a structure with the intent to commit a crime. It can include attempts to get money or goods, to commit physical harm, and to destroy property.
Driving over the speed limit tickets can be challenged if the radar or testing equipment was not properly inspected. Other defenses and legal strategies can defeat or reduce the charges.
We also represent juveniles and people charged with probation or parole violations. In some cases, convictions can be expunged, which can help the defendant gain or keep their job.
Contact us today
If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney or someone you know who has been charged with a crime, immediate help is required. You should understand that you have a right to a lawyer to represent you, that you do have legal rights, and that you are allowed to defend yourself in court. Experience does matter. You can trust our criminal defense lawyers in Lyndhurst to defend your rights in Bergen County and challenge the police and prosecution’s position.
Call us today at (551) 321-6524 or contact us. Your initial consultation will take place over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at the Lyndhurst, NJ, office or one of our other office locations across New Jersey.
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