New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyers
NJ Juvenile Crime Attorneys
If you or someone close to you is facing criminal charges, you need a skilled New Jersey criminal defense attorney who will aggressively fight to protect your freedom in New Jersey Superior Court, municipal court and juvenile court.
At the Old Bridge Law Offices of Gerard A. Del Tufo and Gerard L. Del Tufo, we will vigorously fight for your rights and your interests if you have been charged with a crime. We handle all misdemeanor and felony offenses in New Jersey Superior and municipal courts. Contact a criminal defense lawyer [Link to Contact Us] at our firm or call 732-812-4398 Toll Free : 800-724-0622 for a free initial phone consultation.
Remember, it pays to get a lawyer working on your case as soon as possible. We may be able to negotiate bail reduction at your bail hearing. We can also help you obtain bail bonds.
Serving Middlesex and Monmouth counties for more than 30 years
Old Bridge • Matawan • Aberdeen • Keansburg • Holmdel
New Jersey Municipal Court Crimes — Ordinances and Disorderly Persons
In New Jersey, misdemeanor offenses are called disorderly person crimes. Types of cases heard in New Jersey municipal court include:
New Jersey Superior Court Crimes — First, Second, Third, and Fourth Degree Indictable Offenses
Felony cases not heard in the federal court are classified as first-degree crimes, second-degree crimes, third-degree crimes and fourth-degree crimes and are handled in a New Jersey Superior Court in each county.
- A conviction for a first-degree crime in New Jersey are the most serious; the penalties shall include anywhere from life imprisonment to a substantial prison term and substantial fines.
- A conviction for a second-degree crime carries a lengthy, mandatory prison term and substantial crimes.
- Conviction for a third degree or fourth degree crime, assuming no prior criminal history, can result in fines, probation, drug testing, community service, possible loss of driving privileges, etc.
It's particularly important to get a lawyer on your case immediately so your defense attorney can work with the prosecutor at the pre-indictment stage (PIP court) to avoid the need for you to go before a grand jury. Pre-arraignment negotiations look at court dates and review of evidence.
For first-time offenders, pretrial intervention may result in you being enrolled in a special first-offender program rather than receiving a jail sentence. If you complete the program and have no more arrests for one year, the charges are dismissed.
Cases heard in Superior Court include:
- Felony/indictable drug crimes such as drug distribution, drug trafficking, drug manufacturing
- Aggravated assault, assault with a deadly weapon
- Domestic violence and violation of restraining orders
- Murder, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter
- Sex crimes such as sexual assault/rape
Juvenile Offenses
Criminal law is different in the juvenile court system. Our vast family law experience allows us to approach each juvenile delinquency case in a family context. We work to help each young client understand that he or she has a bright future that is worth protecting. Contact our New Jersey, juvenile crime attorneys for experienced, aggressive, affordable criminal defense representation.
The Del Tufo Law Firm Can Expunge Indictable Arrests or Convictions
In today's difficult job market, having an arrest on your record can greatly extend your job search. Depending upon the specifics of your case, we may be able to help you get charges removed (expunged ) from your criminal record.
We also represent clients who have been sent back to jail for probation or parole violations.
If you are facing criminal charges, do not despair. At The Law Offices of Gerard A. Del Tufo and Gerard L. Del Tufo, our defense attorneys are dedicated to protecting your rights. Call 732-812-4398 Toll Free : 800-724-0622 for a free initial phone consultation.
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