Criminal Law

A defense attorney advocates the client’s position.  His or her job is to hold the prosecutor to proper standards of proof., to protect individual rights, and to protect the client from adverse consequences, including:

  • Criminal Record
  • Large Fines
  • Lengthy Probation
  • Jail
  • Prison Time 
  • Loss of Certain Civil Rights
  • Loss of Drivers License

His role is to guide a person through the complexities of the legal system. The quicker you reach lawyer, the quicker he can take control of your case.He is an experienced trial attorney.  He has handled thousands of municipal and Superior court criminal and traffic cases.

Municipal offenses:

  • DWI
  • Traffic offenses (e.g., driving after revocation, no insurance, reckless driving, moving violations, leaving scene of accident)
  • Disorderly Persons (simple assault, lower-level drug charges, loitering for drugs, loitering for prostitution, harassment, etc.)

Felony offenses:

  • Homicide
  • Robbery
  • Assault
  • Drugs
  • Theft (including embezzlement)
  • White-collar crimes
  • Arson, etc.

He also represents juveniles accused of criminal offenses, and handles domestic violence cases. This would include enforcing and defending restraining orders.