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5 Ways a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Challenge the Evidence Against You in NJ

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In any situation when you have been accused of a crime, your choice of legal representation is crucial to ensuring that your rights are protected and that you have an advocate in your corner who will seek to secure the best possible outcome in a difficult situation. A positive outcome from a criminal defense case can range from an acquittal to a plea bargain or reduced sentence, depending on the individual situation and facts of the case. Among the many methods your criminal defense attorney will use to help secure the best possible outcome is by thoroughly reviewing evidence against you and pursuing all avenues by which that evidence could be challenged. Here are 5 of the most common ways the evidence in a case can be challenged.

Getting Out from Under a Final Restraining Order

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In New Jersey, specific Factors can be taken into consideration to vacate a Final Restraining Order

Final Restraining Orders in New Jersey are just that – final.  They are permanent. They do not expire and a victim does not have to have them renewed.  Without action, a Final Restraining Order will stay in effect for the rest of your life. And an accidental phone call or running into the victim while in public could result in criminal charges being filed against you for violating a Final Restraining Order. 

The Unanticipated Consequences of a Final Restraining Order

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two people looking over paperwork on a wood tableA Final Restraining Order in New Jersey may have surprises you aren’t aware of

If you find yourself as a Defendant in a Domestic Violence Complaint, there is often misconception about the practical implications of having a Final Restraining Order issued against you.  Many people think they simply must stay away from and avoid any contact with the alleged victim. This is a gross misunderstanding. Final Restraining Orders have far reaching and, in many instances, unanticipated consequences.

Convictions For Drug Offenses in New Jersey Will Leave You Walking, Even If No Car In Involved.

Any drug offenses in New Jersey can cause you to lose your driving privileges Some of the most common charges seen in the Municipal Courts in New Jersey are those under Chapter 35 and 36 of the New Jersey Code, which deals with possession and use of controlled dangerous substances, such as small quantities of marijuana, and the possession of drug paraphernalia.  In the Municipal Courts, these types of charges are considered disorderly persons’ offenses. Convictions carry with them the potential for incarceration for up to 6 months, a fine of up to $1,000. or both. It is also common to be...

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