Avoid Prison Time with Proven Aggravated Arson Defense

If you know someone who has been charged with Aggravated arson in New Jersey, you know that you need the right kind of defense. It can cause significant damage to your reputation and result in prison time, fines, and other consequences that can affect your life permanently. However, with the right criminal defense team behind you, you can get through this difficult time successfully. In this blog post, we will share a real story of a client we had who was charged with aggravated arson and how we defended him to avoid prison time.

About The Client And Case

The client was a young man with a learning disability and a speech impediment. He was accused of burning down a house in his neighborhood along with three other individuals. The prosecutor had three independent witnesses testifying that our client caused the arson. Law enforcement also took a statement from our client before we became involved, and he provided incriminating facts. The most significant of those facts were that he admitted to being at the location at the time of the arson, and he was talking to the other witnesses about potentially burning down the building.

When the client and his family came to our office, they were not looking for a free pass or a not guilty finding. They just wanted to avoid prison time. We analyzed the statute of the case and determined that this was not a near offense, and our client was indicted under a non-near statute. This meant that certain offers were illegal and couldn’t be imposed.

How We Defended The Client

Our defense team was transparent with the client and his family about the scope of our representation and potential outcomes. We worked closely with them to understand our client’s learning disabilities and the best ways to help him understand the legal process and make informed decisions. We also analyzed the discovery to determine the weaknesses of the state’s case.

During the legal process, it’s crucial to communicate information effectively. This was particularly true for one case where the next step after gathering facts and evidence was to relay it to the prosecutor. The challenge was to do so in a manner that wasn’t confrontational or argumentative. To accomplish this, the meeting was conducted with a non-offensive and respectful tone, which the prosecutor appreciated. The evidence presented included an expert report highlighting a cognitive deficiency in our client and mitigation information. The motion to suppress our client’s statement was also filed, alleging an illegal extraction that violated his constitutional rights. After a year of legal action, a successful resolution was reached that avoided any prison time, with our client accepting a misdemeanor conviction and no stay in county jail.

Being accused of a crime like aggravated arson can be a terrifying experience. At our law firm, we understand the importance of providing compassionate and comprehensive representation to our clients. By using our legal expertise and resources, we were able to defend our client and avoid prison time, giving him a second chance to build his future. If you or someone you know has been accused of a crime, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for legal assistance. Check out our YouTube Channel for more cases like this one!