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Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC attorneys are skillfully experienced New Jersey obstruction of justice defense attorneys. The attorneys have a combined experience of more than 250 years working in the courtroom. If you have been charged with an obstruction offense, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group, PC, to have the determined attorneys on your defense.
“A person commits an offense if he purposely obstructs, impairs or perverts the administration of law or other governmental function or prevents or attempts to prevent a public servant from lawfully performing an official function employing flight, intimidation, force, violence, or physical interference or obstacle, or using any independently unlawful act. This section does not apply to failure to perform a legal duty other than an official duty, or any other means of avoiding compliance with law without affirmative interference with governmental functions.” That is the New Jersey law on obstruction of justice.
There have been countless cases of obstruction of justice charges being brought against prominent personalities. The most outstanding cases involved former President Bill Clinton and his testimony, or rather lack of it, during the investigation into his relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky, and Richard M. Nixon and his role in Watergate. Additionally, style icon Martha Stewart was charged with obstruction of justice when prosecutors could not find sufficient evidence to charge her with the original crime of insider trading.
Case Study
The attorneys of the Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC were able to convince the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office to dismiss the third-degree crime (felony) and remand the case to the Municipal Court with a lower charge as a disorderly person’s defense (misdemeanor).
Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC attorneys have handled numerous obstruction of justice and police interference offenses that include but are not limited to:
All too often, an altercation with the police can result in criminal charges. These charges are severe and demand the attention of skilled New Jersey obstruction of justice lawyers. At Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC, our attorneys defend people from all walks of life against serious criminal charges.
How your obstruction charge plays out in court depends on the severity of the initial charge you are accused of obstructing. For example, obstruction of a murder investigation may carry heavier penalties than obstruction of a drug possession claim. The penalties for obstruction also vary depending on the relationship between the defendant and the individual, as well as the defendant’s motives and intentions.
You may be sentenced to up to 5 years in prison along with substantial fines. However, you may be sentenced to as many as 8 or 10 years if it is determined that the obstruction charge is related to domestic or international terrorism. Other penalties include probation and community service; you will also have a criminal record that will most likely impact your career or potential employment opportunities.
When being investigated for obstruction of justice, you should not discuss the situation with police, investigators, or anyone else without first consulting a skilled defense attorney at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC. You could inadvertently incriminate yourself further.
Our compassionate defense attorneys will thoroughly review the evidence and determine whether police may have violated your constitutional rights in terms of an unlawful search or seizure. Also, our attorneys will be able to explore various defense strategies, which may be useful depending on your specific situation and the facts of your case.
Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC attorneys believe in thorough and careful preparation followed by vigorous, determined representation. Our ultimate goal is to have the charge reduced or dismissed, or to secure a not guilty verdict should your case go to trial.
The law enforcement agency attempting to charge you with a crime may not have sufficient evidence to successfully prosecute the original charges under the law and may instead try to charge you with obstruction of justice to intimidate or force your cooperation, which could result in more serious charges. In many cases, prosecuting attorneys will bring hindering charges against someone in an attempt to create a co-defendant and gain leverage over both parties.
Obstruction of justice cases can be challenging to defend in court, but not impossible. Therefore, it is very important to have experienced and savvy legal representation that can help you gather and sort through the evidence, identifying opportunities to have your charges reduced or dropped altogether. If you have been charged with obstruction of justice in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC today, and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns.
Our New Jersey criminal lawyers maintain flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and we will visit you in jail if you are unable to come to our office. We offer flexible scheduling and payment options.
Call us today at (908) 561-5577 or contact us. Your initial consultation will take place over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at one of our office locations across New Jersey.
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