Criminal Defense Case
Results in New Jersey

Charged with First Degree Attempted Murder, facing over 50 years in prison. The sentence would have put our client in jail for over 20 years. We did our own investigation and found witnesses that were favorable, that the State did not want to talk to. We filed a number of evidentiary motions and were able to get critical evidence excluded. So the State could not proceed with critical evidence. Finally, we strategically waived our client’s right to a jury trial and proceeded with a “Bench” trial before the Judge. This was a strategic decision that benefited our client. We felt a Judge was more likely than a Jury to understand and appreciate the lack of evidence. This was a tremendous risk that our client agreed with and ultimately paid off. After trial, our client was found NOT GUILTY of all charges.

Our client was charged with two counts of Second Degree Aggravated Assault and weapons charges for an assault of her ex-boyfriend. She was facing 35 years in Prison. All of the State’s plea offers required her to go to prison for not less than 85% of 5 years. We believed in her innocence and valid use of self-defense and so we proceeded to trial. Before trial, we filed evidentiary motions to get our client’s statement excluded, because the police violated her right to counsel when they took her statement. We also filed motions to allow us to tell the jury that the alleged “victim” was a gang member and we were genuinely scared that he could harm us. After several weeks of trial our client was NOT GUILTY of all charges.

Our client was charged with Second Degree Aggravated Assault and facing 10 years in prison for an alleged stabbing. He was also served with a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). We first prepared for a trial in the TRO matter. After significant discussions prior to a trial, we were successfully able to have the TRO dismissed without the need for proceeding to a trial. After the TRO was dismissed, we reviewed all of the criminal discovery and were able to find a number of inconsistencies. We used this information to convince the prosecutor’s office to downgrade the Felony charges to the lower Municipal Court. Once at the Municipal Court, we were able to further convince the Municipal Prosecutor that the case was weak and could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The charges were DISMISSED without a trial. We then had his record expunged on an expedited basis.

Our client was charged with three counts of Fourth Degree Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and facing 18 months in Prison. Our client had some under-diagnosed mental health issues, which we discovered were exacerbated by the consumption of alcohol. Through our investigation we obtained medical records supporting our defense. We also obtained mitigating information that we could present to the prosecutor. We were able to convince the prosecutor that our client’s conduct was aberrational and that she had taken steps to address her mental health and alcohol consumption. Charges DISMISSED without a trial. We then had her record expunged on an expedited basis.

Our client was charged with Third Degree Aggravated Assault and various other charges against his ex-wife and facing 5 years in prison. The State initially offered a plea to a Disorderly Persons offense, but that was later withdrawn. Our client demanded a trial. In preparation for trial, we discovered that a key witness had sent a letter to the Prosecutor and invoked their right to remain silent. That letter and communication was withheld from our office. We then learned about the existence of this evidence and confronted the State. Ultimately, we filed a Motion to Dismiss based on the State’s failure to turn over evidence. That motion was granted and the case was DISMISSED. The dismissal was later upheld on appeal

Our client was charged with Second Degree Arson and facing 10 years in prison. The State initially extended a plea offer that required a plea to a felony with a 3-year state prison sentence. Our client was innocent and was not willing to accept anything, and so we demanded a trial. We filed various motions and litigated the case for several years. Prior to trial, the State reduced its offer to require an admission, but would allow him to enter the Pre-trial intervention (PTI) program. This would have resulted in a dismissal after he completed the PTI program. Again, our client was innocent and so we proceeded to trial. Ultimately a Jury found our client NOT GUILTY after trial.

Our client was charged with Second Degree Eluding police, Third Degree Endangering Another, and a number of traffic offenses. Second Degree crimes come with a presumption of incarceration, which means that if he was convicted the Judge would be required to send him to prison. He was facing up to 15 years in Prison. The allegations were that our client was on a motorcycle speeding and illegally passing vehicles. When police attempted to stop him, he fled. The State initially extended a plea that required a felony conviction and would not consent to his application to any diversionary programs. Our client had no criminal record and we wanted to keep it that way. After reviewing discovery we identified some potential issues in the State’s case pertaining to its ability to prove that our client was aware he was being pulled over. We also requested and received Brady/Giglio information on one of the officers involved in the case. Brady/Giglio information is impeachment evidence pertaining to law enforcement. This can include a police officer’s history of untruthfulness or misconduct, which could be used to challenge a witness’s credibility in court. We used all of this information to negotiate a resolution that did not require a conviction. We convinced the Prosecutor to amend the charge to a Third Degree Eluding so that he could apply for the Pre-trial Intervention Program. He was accepted into the PTI program, which resulted in the charges being dismissed after he completed the program. Our client not only avoided prison, but also a felony conviction.

Charged with Second Degree Luring a Child and Second Degree attempted criminal sexual assault of a minor. Facing Megan’s Law registration, Parole Supervision for Life and over 15 years in Prison. Law enforcement had set up a sting operation by pretending to be a minor on a dating app. Our client was communicating over the dating app and agreed to a meeting. When he arrived, he was arrested by police and interrogated. He gave a statement and was charged. He then hired our office. Initial plea offers required both Prison time, Megan’s Law Registration and Parole Supervision for Life. Over the next 18 months, we vigorously litigated the case. Our client had a very unique mental health diagnosis that we felt provided a valid defense. We hired several experts to evaluate our client and provide mitigation reports to the state. While the State amended its offer to remove prison, it continued to demand Megan’s Law registration as part of any plea. We demanded a trial, but continued to advocate for our client. Ultimately, our client entered a plea to a downgraded charge of Hindering Apprehension. No jail, no prison, no Megan’s Law registration, no Parole Supervision for Life. The charges have since been expunged.

Our client was facing up to 10 years in prison after being charged with Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for operating a motor vehicle with their child while intoxicated. Her initial plea offer was 5 years in Prison. We obtained discovery, exploited the issues in the case and were able to get the prosecution to acknowledge the weaknesses in her case. We successfully argued and litigated for our client’s entry into the Pre-trial Intervention program. All criminal charges were DISMISSED and EXPUNGED.

Our client was facing 10 years in prison after being charged with Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. After we received discovery we were able to convince the prosecution that the State could not prove that our client was in possession of the firearm. Even more, they could not prove that our client was even aware of of the existence of a firearm. All of the firearms charges were DISMISSED.

Our client was facing 35 years in prison after being charged with First Degree Possession With Intent to Distributed Narcotics, Third Degree Possession With Intent to Distributed Narcotics, and two counts of Third Degree Possession of Narcotics. There were three undercover purchases of drugs from our client, but there were a number of legal issues with the investigation. After successfully litigating the case and presenting defense arguments, we were able to have the charges fully DISMISSED without a trial.

Our client was facing 15 years in prison after being charged with Second Degree Possession With Intent to Distribute Narcotics along with several other felony and misdemeanor charges. Due to extensive review of medical records and the evidence provided we determined that our client had a valid affirmative defense. The State agreed to dismiss the charges without the need for a trial.

Our client was facing over 20 years in prison after being charged with Second Degree Aggravated Assault, Second Degree Gun Charges along with several other felonies. After litigating the case for over a year we proceeded to trial. Our client was found NOT GUILTY after trial.

During a road rage incident our client was charged with Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Fourth Degree Aggravated Assault. The charges called for a mandatory minimum 5 years in prison with 3.5 years without parole. After litigating the case for over a year, presenting mitigation materials and relentlessly advocating, we were able to avoid a prison term. The charges were downgraded to Fourth Degree Unlawful Transportation of a Firearm and our client received 18 months of probation and no jail.

Charged with Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, exposing our client to a mandatory minimum of 5 years in prison, with no possibility of parole for three and a half years. We successfully argued for admission into the Pre-Trial Intervention Program. The charges were subsequently DISMISSED and expunged.

Our client was charged with five felony gun charges, including three Second Degree firearms charges. He was facing 33 years in Prison. After months of litigation and motion practice, we were able to convince the prosecutor that our client was innocent. All charges were dismissed and expunged without the need for a trial.

A law enforcement officer charged with two counts of Third Degree Providing False Information in connection with a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card application was facing a potential 10-year prison sentence. After more than a year of litigation, we took the case to trial and secured a verdict of NOT GUILTY.

Facing 28 years in prison on six charges: Second Degree possession of an assault firearm, Second Degree manufacturing an untraceable firearm, two counts of Third Degree Unlawful Possession of a Rifle, and two counts of Fourth Degree possession of large capacity magazines, all stemming from the execution of a search warrant. After determining that our client’s constitutional rights had been violated, we moved to suppress the evidence on the grounds of an improperly issued warrant. All charges were DISMISSED.

Charged with a Fourth Degree Domestic Violence Stalking and exposed to 18 months in prison, a permanent no-contact order and loss of her professional nursing license. We presented the state with proof issues and had all charges downgraded. We then demanded a trial and were able to get charges dismissed and expunged. Client preserved her nursing license.

Charged with Burglary and Theft for allegedly breaking into a residence, our client faced 10 years in prison. The State’s evidence included fingerprints found inside the residence. A conviction would have meant not only incarceration, but the loss of a job she had held for years. We took the case to trial and secured a NOT GUILTY verdict. All charges were subsequently expunged.

Our client was a state corrections office facing 5 years in prison after being charged with falsifying incident reports. He was alleged to have falsified incident reports after a physical confrontation with an inmate. He was not only facing a felony conviction and incarceration, but the loss of his job and a lifetime forfeiture of public employment. A guilty plea or conviction would have prevented him from serving in any form of law enforcement. He was found NOT GUILTY at trial.

Our client was facing 5 years in prison after being charged with possession of cocaine. He was pulled over and police found cocaine in his vehicle after a search. We were able to successfully argued that our client’s constitutional rights were violated during the search. As a result, we were able to have the criminal charge DISMISSED without a trial.

Charged with facing 35 years in prison after being charged First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, Second Degree Sexual Assault and Third Degree Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact. Our client was accused of sexual assault after a concensual sexual interaction and was facing 35 years in prison. He was found NOT GUILTY after trial

Our client was charged with possession of Child Sexual Assault Material (CSAM)(formerly referred to as Child Pornography). He was facing 17 years in prison along with Megan’s Law registration and Parole Supervision for life (PSL). Client suffered from numerous mental health infirmities. After litigating the case for over a year and providing significant mitigation materials, the State agreed to DISMISS without a trial and expunge their record.

Our client was convicted of a sexual offense as a juvenile and placed on Megan’s law. Charged with Fourth Degree Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Despite a prior juvenile out of state felony conviction, we successfully appealed our client’s denial of entry into the Pre-trial Intervention Program. Entered the program and the charges were dismissed.

Client was placed on Megan’s law and complied with all requirements for over 15 years. Family man who wanted to remove the scarlet letter of Megan’s Law registration. We engaged an expert and filed for our client’s removal. The motions was granted and he is no longer required to register for Megan’s Law.

Was placed on Megan’s Law and the prosecutor’s office attempted to assign him Tier II (Moderate Risk to re-offend). If he remained a Tier II registrant, his personal identifying information would have been disseminated on the internet as well as local organizations. We were able to prove that his Registration Risk Assessment Scale (RRAS) numbers were miscalculated and should have been categorized as a Tier I registrant. The State still argued for a Tier II assignment, but we successfully argued for him to be assigned to Tier I over the objection of the State.

The prosecutor’s office assigned him a Tier II (Moderate Risk to re-offend) registrant based on his Registration Risk Assessment Scale (RRAS) score. We successfully persuaded the judge that our client’s treatment and recovery efforts, coupled with his conduct post incarceration, warranted a reduction to Tier I (Low Risk). As a result, our clients personal identifying information will not be disseminated on the internet or to local organizations.

Charged with Second Degree Luring a Child and Second Degree attempted criminal sexual assault of a minor. Facing Megan’s Law registration, Parole Supervision for Life and over 15 years in Prison. Law enforcement had set up a sting operation by pretending to be a minor on a dating app. Our client was communicating over the dating app and agreed to a meeting. When he arrived, he was arrested by police and interrogated. He gave a statement and was charged. He then hired us. Initial plea offers required both Prison time, Megan’s Law Registration and Parole Supervision for Life. Over the next 18 months, we vigorously litigated the case. Our client had a very unique mental health diagnosis that we felt provided a valid defense. We hired several experts to evaluate our client and provide mitigation reports to the state. While the State amended its offer to remove prison, it continued to demand Megan’s law registration as part of any plea. We demanded a trial, but continued to advocate for our client. Ultimately, our client entered a plea to a downgraded charge of Hindering Apprehension. No jail, no prison, no Megan’s Law registration, no Parole Supervision for Life (PSL). The charges have since been expunged.

Client was stopped on the side of the road and began being questioned by law enforcement. He refused to provide information about his motor vehicle and was charged several weeks later. We established he was exercising his right to remain silent and did not violate the law. Charges were dismissed without trial and expunged.

Client was charged with Harassement for allegedly threatening to burn down his spouse’s house and throwing their pet cat out of a window. The State was not willing to dismiss the charges and we proceeded to trial. Our client was found NOT GUILTY after a trial.

Our client resided out of state and was charged with Felony Cyber Harassment, a Fourth Degree crime punishable by up to 18 months in prison. The first step in her defense was to successfully convince the County Prosecutor that they could not prove a felony and have them downgrade the charge to a misdemeanor. Once downgraded to the Municipal Court, we appeared on behalf of our client and persuaded the Municipal Prosecutor that they could not prove their case. The charge was ultimately DISMISSED without a trial, and our client never had to travel to New Jersey for the case.

Our client was originally charged with the crime of filing False Reports to a law enforcement officer. This is a crime of the Fourth Degree and exposed our client to up to 18 months in prison. We conducted our own defense investigation and discovered viable defenses to the allegations. Those defenses were presented to the County Prosecutor, who agreed to downgrade the charge to a misdemeanor and remand the case to the Municipal Court. We were ultimately able to have the charge DISMISSED without a trial and have his record expunged.

Over the course of several years our client had been charged with multiple counts of Shoplifting, Theft and Drug charges in 15 different towns in 3 different counties across New Jersey. If convicted, she was facing over 5 years in custody with mandatory jail time. We took over all of her cases and one by one began to litigate them. We thoroughly evaluated each case to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each. A detailed defense strategy was prepared and explained to our client. We then deployed the strategy over the following months. Despite facing mandatory jail, we successfully litigated the DISMISSAL and/or DOWNGRADE of all charges. As a result, our client did not spend any time in jail or prison.

Our client, a dog owner, was charged with Animal Cruelty and faced up to six months in jail; despite having no knowledge that her boyfriend had abused her pet. When she learned of the abuse, she immediately ended the relationship. The State nonetheless pressed forward with prosecution. Prior to trial, we identified significant weaknesses in the State’s case. On the day of trial, the State conceded it could not meet its burden of proof and DISMISSED all charges. Beyond the dismissal, we successfully secured the return of our client’s dog to her.

Our client was in the military and issued a restraining order for an alleged simple assault. In addition to permanent revocation of his right to own or possess firearms, our client was also facing a dishonorable discharge from the military service. The matter proceeded to trial, which lasted several days. We were able to identify several witnesses that corroborated our client’s defenses. Most importantly, we were able to establish that the alleged victim had not been abused, but had fabricated the allegations and injuries. The Restraining Order was DISMISSED after trial.

Our client faced a sexual assault charge and a Restraining Order. At the Restraining Order hearing, he exercised his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. The judge used that silence against him to enter a Final Restraining Order. We appealed, arguing this was a clear constitutional violation. The Appellate Division agreed and reversed the Final Restraining Order. This decision established precedent that now protects the constitutional rights of defendants in Restraining Order hearings across New Jersey.

Our client was going through a contentious divorce when his wife filed a Restraining Order against him. The allegations pertained to his alleged stalking and harassment. After multiple attempts to amicably resolve the matter were not successful we proceeded to trial. The Restraining Order was DISMISSED after a trial.

Our client was served with a VASPA (Victims Assistance and Survivor Protection Act) Restraining Order alleging cyber harassment. After thoroughly investigating the allegations and reviewing the history of prior litigation between the parties, we identified several strong legal defenses. At trial, we filed a Motion to Dismiss on res judicata and collateral estoppel grounds, arguing the claims had already been litigated, but the court denied it. We pressed forward, and as the trial proceeded, we convinced the judge that dismissal was warranted. A second Motion filed before the conclusion of trial was granted, and the VASPA Restraining Order was DISMISSED in its entirety.

As staunch advocates, we proudly represent both defendants and victims of domestic violence. In this matter, our client came to us as a survivor seeking to prosecute her Restraining Order against her abuser. The abuse had spanned several years, leaving our client with post-traumatic stress. We provided the support and preparation she needed to face trial and testify with confidence. After four days of trial, the court GRANTED the Final Restraining Order in her favor. The court also GRANTED our motion to have her abuser pay her legal fees.

We proudly represent both defendants and victims of domestic violence. In this matter, our client was a victim of stalking and harassment. After attempts to resolve the matter outside of court failed, we proceeded to trial and secured a Final Restraining Order in her favor. The court also GRANTED our motion requiring her abuser to pay her legal fees.

Referred to our firm by her matrimonial attorney during a contentious divorce, our client had endured several acts of domestic violence that the divorce proceedings brought to light. We stepped in as her advocates, helped her amend her restraining order, and prepared her for trial. The trial spanned five days over six months. Ultimately, the court GRANTED a Final Restraining Order in her favor and ordered her abuser to pay her legal fees.

Our client had a prior conviction for DUI. He then faced three separate DUI charges, each arising from a motor vehicle accident, accumulated while prior charges were still pending. The second-offense DUI involved a 0.10 BAC; before that case resolved, a third-offense DUI followed with a 0.11 BAC; and before either resolved, a fourth-offense DUI was added at 0.04 BAC. Had he been convicted of all three, he faced a mandatory year in jail, a 17-year loss of license, mandatory ignition interlock device installation and $22,000–$28,000 in mandatory fines, penalties, and costs. We conducted a thorough review of all discovery across all three cases, developed a comprehensive defense strategy, and obtained expert reports challenging the State’s evidence. The result: all three DUI charges were DISMISSED. Each case resolved with a plea to Reckless Driving with license suspensions of just 60, 45, and 30 days respectively.

Our client was charged with a drug-related DUI and various other moving violations. Had they been convicted, this would have been a third offense which carries with it a mandatory 180-day jail sentence, an 8-year license suspension, mandatory ignition interlock installation, and $12,000–$15,000 in fines, penalties, and costs. We conducted a thorough review of all discovery, identified critical weaknesses in the State’s case, and leveraged those issues to our client’s full advantage. The DUI was DISMISSED entirely. The client resolved the matter with a plea to Careless Driving with no license suspension.

Our client was charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after a breath test returned a 0.11 BAC. We conducted a thorough review of all discovery, obtained an expert report challenging the State’s case, and leveraged those findings to our client’s full advantage. The DUI was DISMISSED. The client resolved the matter with a plea to Careless Driving with no license suspension.

Client charged with DUI and Refusal to submit to a breath test. He was facing a mandatory minimum 19 month loss of license along with over $5,000 in fines and penalties. OUr client suffered from several conditions that provided viable defenses. We obtained medical records from his treating medical professionals, including a pulmonologist and psychiatrist. We were able to obtain a full and complete dismissal of both the DUI and Refusal charges. Our client did not lose his license for a single day.

Charged with an alleged drug DUI and various other moving violations. He provided a breath sample which resulted in 0.00 BAC. He was then examined by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) and provided a urine sample. We obtained medical documentation to support his defense and challenged every aspect of the State’s potential DRE testimony. The DUI was dismissed and our client entered a plea to Careless Driving with no license suspension.

Our client faced a second-offense DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test. He was facing a 2-4 year loss of license, jail, mandatory interlock device installation and $8,000 to $12,000 in fines, penalties and assessments. The State failed to properly comply with its discovery obligations, and we challenged every aspect of the case on that basis. After successfully litigating the discovery violation, all charges were DISMISSED.

Our client faced charges of DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, which carried with it a mandatory minimum 19-month license suspension, potential jail time, ignition interlock device installation, and over $5,000 in fines, penalties, and assessments. After a complete and thorough review of the discovery provided, we determined that the State had failed to produce some of the materials we were entitled to. We also discovered that the State would have difficulty producing the arresting officer for trial. After litigating the issues we were able to have all charges DISMISSED.

Our client was charged with DUI, Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, and Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The criminal charge alone carried 3–5 years in prison, with the DUI and Refusal adding 60 days in jail, a mandatory minimum one-year license suspension, and over $7,500 in fines, penalties, and assessments. Despite the severity of the charges, we had strong medical explanations and legal defenses. The State initially refused to dismiss anything, but we believed in our client and continued to fight. We submitted medical records and expert reports, and argued for an adverse inference after the State lost key video evidence. As the trial date approached, the State’s case deteriorated. The DUI and Refusal were DISMISSED, and the criminal charge was downgraded to a local ordinance violation. Our client walked away with no license suspension and no criminal record.

Our client faced charges of DUI and Third Degree Assault by Auto, with exposure to 5years in prison, loss of driving privileges, and an ignition interlock requirement. Law enforcement obtained a warrant for a hospital blood draw, which returned a BAC above 0.20. With no standardized field sobriety tests administered, the blood draw results became the centerpiece of the prosecution’s case and the thrust of our challenge. Our firm includes an attorney holding the F-AIC designation (Fellow of the American Institute of Chemists) a prestigious credential granted by the AIC, the professional credentialing body for chemists in the United States since 1923. That scientific knowledge and experience allowed us to identify critical issues with the blood draw and testing procedures that a typical defense attorney might have missed. We leveraged those weaknesses to our client’s full advantage: the felony was DISMISSED, and the client resolved the case with a plea to a non-criminal local ordinance violation and Reckless Driving. He received a 90-day license suspension and no felony record.

Client charged with DUI and Refusal to submit to a breath test after driving a vehicle into a ditch. Our client was facing a mandatory 1-2 year loss of license, interlock device requirement and over $5,000 in fines and penalties. After thoroughly reviewing the discovery we identified several legal and factual issues that we could use to defend our client. We obtained an expert to challenge the charges and dispute the allegations. We ultimately convinced the State to DISMISS the DUI and Refusal charges. Our client entered a plea to Reckless Driving with a 60 day license suspension.

Our client was sitting in front of his home in a parked car when he was charged with DUI and Refusal to submit to a breath. He was facing a mandatory 1-2 year loss of license, interlock device requirement and over $5,000 in fines and penalties. Our client also had a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), which means that either conviction would have cost him a 1 year suspension of his CDL. After reviewing the discovery thoroughly and watching all of the video provided we discovered several favorable issues. The Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were not properly administered and the breath test procedures were not strictly adhered to. These arguments allowed us to convince the prosecutor to DISMISS both the DUI and the Refusal. Our client entered a plea to Reckless Driving with a 30 day license suspension, which allowed him to keep his CLD and his job.

Our client was involved in a motor vehicle accident and subsequently charged with DUI and Refusal to submit to a breath test while having a gun in the car. Our client had a license to carry concealed and a conviction would forfeit that license. After a thorough review of all of the discovery we identified several factual and legal issues that provided defenses for our client. The DUI and Refusal were DISMISSED. Our client ultimately entered a plea to Reckless Driving with no license suspension.

Our client faced charges of DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test. Despite law enforcement obtaining a blood sample showing an alleged 0.18 BAC, a thorough review of police reports, body-worn camera footage, and blood draw documentation revealed significant problems with the State’s case. Both the DUI and Refusal charges were dismissed. The matter resolved with a plea to Reckless Driving with no license suspension, and a one-year ignition interlock requirement.

Our client was charged with DUI and Refusal to submit to a breath test. We obtained medical documentation from our client to establish a defense to the refusal charges. This defense, coupled with various challenges to the standard Field Sobriety Tests, allowed us to convince the State not to prosecute the DUI and Refusal charges. The DUI an Refusal charges were DISMISSED. Our client entered a plea to Reckless Driving with a 90 day license suspension.

Our client was charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after a breath test returned a 0.12 BAC. We thoroughly examined all evidence and obtained an expert report challenging the State’s case. The DUI was DISMISSED entirely. The client resolved the matter with a plea to Reckless Driving with a 30 day license suspension.

Our client faced second-offense DUI and Refusal charges, which carries with it a 2–4 year license suspension, mandatory installation of the ignition interlock device, and a mandatory jail term. After reviewing discovery, we identified significant problems with the police procedures. Through in-depth client interviews, we also learned she suffered from anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic sleep disorder. We obtained medical documentation and retained an expert to challenge every aspect of the case, including whether she was capable of understanding the breath test requirement. The expert report supported our factual and legal arguments. The DUI was amended to Reckless Driving and the Refusal was DISMISSED. She received no license suspension, a 2-year interlock requirement, and most importantly, she kept her job and her livelihood.

Our client was found sleeping in his vehicle and approached by New Jersey State Police. Despite a 0.00 BAC breath sample, a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) concluded he was under the influence of narcotics, and he was charged with a drug-related DUI. He was facing a 1 year license suspension and up to 30 days in jail. We thoroughly reviewed all reports and video, identified significant problems with the DRE evaluation and conclusions, and extracted favorable video clips to present directly to the State alongside supporting case law. We also made clear we were prepared to go to trial. The charge was DISMISSED. Our client received no license suspension, no interlock, no points.

Our client was charged with Tier III DUI and Reckless Driving after a breath sample returned 0.18 BAC, which is more than twice the legal limit. She was facing a mandatory license suspension and not less than 15 months of mandatory installation of the ignition interlock device. After reviewing discovery, we challenged the reliability of the breath machine, identified technical issues with the administration of the test rendering it inadmissible, and obtained medical documentation of our client’s degenerative arthritis to challenge the validity of the field sobriety tests. The DUI was dismissed. The client entered a plea to the Reckless Driving ticket with a 6-month interlock device requirement and no license suspension.

Our client faced a second-offense DUI and Refusal in one municipality and a third-offense DUI and Refusal in another, along with criminal charges for Obstruction of Justice and Resisting Arrest. He was facing 1 year in jail for his criminal charges and 2 years in jail along with 16 years of license suspension for his DUI and Refusal charges. After reviewing all discovery, we identified that our client was eligible for a sentencing “step-down” and developed a strategy around New Jersey’s DUI and Refusal enhancement case law. The key was resolving the cases in the precise order with specific admissions to maximize the benefit. In the first municipality, the State dismissed the DUI and our client pled to the Refusal with a step down to first-offense penalties. This called for installation of the interlock device, but no jail and no license suspension. In the second municipality, the State DISMISSED the Refusal and our client pled to the DUI, which was also sentenced as a first offense. Again, this called for installation of the interlock device, but no jail and no license suspension. The criminal charges were downgraded to local ordinance violations, resulting in a non-criminal plea with fines only. Our client walked away with no license suspension, no jail time, and no criminal record.

Charged with First Degree Attempted Murder, facing over 50 years in prison. The extended would have put our client in jail for over 20 years. We did our own investigation and found witnesses that were favorable, that the State did not want to talk to. We filed a number of evidentiary motions and were able to get critical evidence excluded. So the State could not proceed with critical evidence. Finally, we strategically waived our client’s right to a jury trial and proceeded with a “Bench” trial before the Judge. This was a strategic decision that benefited our client. We felt a Judge was more likely than a Jury to understand and appreciate the lack of evidence. This was a tremendous risk that our client agreed with and ultimately paid off. After trial, our client was found NOT GUILTY of all charges.

Our client was charged with two counts of Second Degree Aggravated Assault and weapons charges for an assault of her ex-boyfriend. She was facing 35 years in Prison. All of the State’s plea offers required her to go to prison for not less than 85% of 5 years. We believed in her innocence and valid use of self defense and so we proceeded to trial. Before trial, we filed evidentiary motions to get our client’s statement excluded, because the police violated her right to counsel when they took her statement. We also filed motions to allow us to tell the jury that the alleged “victim” was a gang member and we were genuinely scared that he could harm us. After several weeks of trial our client NOT GUILTY of all charges.

Our client was charged with Second Degree Aggravated Assault and facing 10 years in prison for an alleged stabbing. He was also served with a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). We first prepared for a trial in the TRO matter. After significant discussions prior to a trial, we were successfully able to have the TRO dismissed without the news for proceeding to a trial. After the TRO was dismissed, we reviewed all of the criminal discovery and were able to find a number of inconsistencies. We used this information to convince the prosecutor’s office to downgrade the Felony charges to the lower Municipal Court. Once at the Municipal Court, we were able to further convince the Municipal Prosecutor that the case was weak and could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The charges were DISMISSED without a trial. We then had his record expunged on an expedited basis.

Our client was charged with three counts of Fourth Degree Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer and facing 18 months in Prison. Our client had some under-diagnosed mental health issues, which we discovered were exacerbated by the consumption of alcohol. Through our investigation we obtained medical records supporting our defense. We also obtained mitigating information that we could present to the prosecutor. We were able to convince the prosecutor that our client’s conduct was aberrational and that she had taken steps to address her mental health and alcohol consumption. Charges DISMISSED without a trial. We then had her record expunged on an expedited basis.

Our client was charged with Third Degree Aggravated Assault and various other charges against his ex-wife and facing 5 years in prison. The State initially offered a plea to a Disorderly Persons offense, but that was later withdrawn. Our client demanded a trial. In preparation for trial, we discovered that a key witness had sent a letter to the Prosecutor and invoked their right to remain silent. That letter and communication was withheld from our office. We then learned about the existence of this evidence and confronted the State. Ultimately, we filed a Motion to Dismiss based on the State’s failure to turn over evidence. That motion was granted and the case was DISMISSED. The dismissal was later upheld on appeal.

Our client was charged with Second Degree Arson and facing 10 years in prison. The State initially extended a plea offer that required a plea to a felony with a 3 year state prison sentence. Our client was innocent and was not willing to accept anything, and so we demanded a trail. We filed various motions and litigated the case for several years. Prior to trial, the State reduced its offer to require an admission, but would allow him to enter the Pre-trial intervention (PTI) program. This would have resulted in a dismissal after he completed the PTI program. Again, our client was innocent and so we proceeded to trial. Ultimately a Jury found our client NOT GUILTY after trial.

Charged with Second Degree Aggravated Arson and facing 10 years in prison, our client had already received a plea offer of 3 years at 85% from his prior attorney, who told the family that “only Jesus himself can keep your son out of prison.” Our client and his family came to us for a second opinion. We took the case and went to work. We immediately retained an expert and filed several legal motions to limit the State’s case. A thorough review of discovery revealed a significant legal defense that neither the prosecution nor prior counsel had identified. We built a strategy around it and used that to further our defense. The result was a pre-trial plea with no prison time. Our client avoided trial entirely and never spent a single day in custody.

Our client was facing over 20 years in prison after being charged with Second Degree Aggravated Assault, Second Degree Gun Charges along with several other felonies. After litigating the case for over a year we proceeded to trial. Our client was found NOT GUILTY after trial.

Charged with facing 35 years in prison after being charged First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, Second Degree Sexual Assault and Third Degree Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact. Our client was accused of sexual assault after a concensual sexual interaction and was facing 35 years in prison. He was found NOT GUILTY after trial.

Our client was facing LIFE IN PRISON after being charged with 3 counts of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault. Due to the allegations and age of the alleged victim, each count exposed our client to a life sentence. We aggressively defended the case and obtained statements from multiple witnesses the State never contacted. After providing this information and litigating the case for over a year we were able to convince the State to DISMISS all charges and expunge his record.

Our client was facing LIFE IN PRISON after being charged with First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; Second Degree Sexual Assault; and two counts of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was also facing mandatory Megan’s Law Registration and Parole Supervision for Life (PSL). Our defense investigation unearthed evidence that called into question the credibility and motives of the alleged victim. The State was not willing to extend any plea offers that did not include jailtime, Megan’s Law and PSL. As such, we demanded a trial. On the eve of trial, the State amended its offer to request a plea to a charge that could be expunged with non-custodial (no Jail) probation and no Megan’s Law or PSL. Our client never served any time, was not required to register as a sex offender and was able to have everything expunged.

Client was stopped on the side of the road and began being questioned by law enforcement. He refused to provide information about his motor vehicle and was charged several weeks later. We established he was exercising his right to remain silent and did not violate the law. Charges were dismissed without trial and expunged.

Client was charged with Harassement for allegedly threatening to burn down his spouse’s house and throwing their pet cat out of a window. The State was not willing to dismiss the charges and we proceeded to trial. Our client was found NOT GUILTY after a trial.

Our client resided out of state and was charged with Felony Cyber Harassment, a Fourth Degree crime punishable by up to 18 months in prison. The first step in her defense was to successfully convince the County Prosecutor that they could not prove a felony and have them downgrade the charge to a misdemeanor. Once downgraded to the Municipal Court, we appeared on behalf of our client and persuaded the Municipal Prosecutor that they could not prove their case. The charge was ultimately DISMISSED without a trial, and our client never had to travel to New Jersey for the case.

Our client was originally charged with the crime of filing False Reports to a law enforcement officer. This is a crime of the Fourth Degree and exposed our client to up to 18 months in prison. We conducted our own defense investigation and discovered viable defenses to the allegations. Those defenses were presented to the County Prosecutor, who agreed to downgrade the charge to a misdemeanor and remand the case to the Municipal Court. We were ultimately able to have the charge DISMISSED without a trial and have his record expunged.

Over the course of several years our client had been charged with multiple counts of Shoplifting, Theft and Drug charges in 15 different towns in 3 different counties across New Jersey. If convicted, she was facing over 5 years in custody with mandatory jail time. We took over all of her cases and one by one began to litigate them. We thoroughly evaluated each case to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each. A detailed defense strategy was prepared and explained to our client. We then deployed the strategy over the following months. Despite facing mandatory jail, we successfully litigated the DISMISSAL and/or DOWNGRADE of all charges. As a result, our client did not spend any time in jail or prison.

Our client, a dog owner, was charged with Animal Cruelty and faced up to six months in jail; despite having no knowledge that her boyfriend had abused her pet. When she learned of the abuse, she immediately ended the relationship. The State nonetheless pressed forward with prosecution. Prior to trial, we identified significant weaknesses in the State’s case. On the day of trial, the State conceded it could not meet its burden of proof and DISMISSED all charges. Beyond the dismissal, we successfully secured the return of our client’s dog to her.

Our client had a prior conviction for DUI. He then faced three separate DUI charges, each arising from a motor vehicle accident, accumulated while prior charges were still pending. The second-offense DUI involved a 0.10 BAC; before that case resolved, a third-offense DUI followed with a 0.11 BAC; and before either resolved, a fourth-offense DUI was added at 0.04 BAC. Had he been convicted of all three, he faced a mandatory year in jail, a 17-year loss of license, mandatory ignition interlock device installation and $22,000–$28,000 in mandatory fines, penalties, and costs. We conducted a thorough review of all discovery across all three cases, developed a comprehensive defense strategy, and obtained expert reports challenging the State’s evidence. The result: all three DUI charges were DISMISSED. Each case resolved with a plea to Reckless Driving with license suspensions of just 60, 45, and 30 days respectively.

Our client was charged with a drug-related DUI and various other moving violations. Had they been convicted, this would have been a third offense which carries with it a mandatory 180-day jail sentence, an 8-year license suspension, mandatory ignition interlock installation, and $12,000–$15,000 in fines, penalties, and costs. We conducted a thorough review of all discovery, identified critical weaknesses in the State’s case, and leveraged those issues to our client’s full advantage. The DUI was DISMISSED entirely. The client resolved the matter with a plea to Careless Driving with no license suspension.

Our client was charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after a breath test returned a 0.11 BAC. We conducted a thorough review of all discovery, obtained an expert report challenging the State’s case, and leveraged those findings to our client’s full advantage. The DUI was DISMISSED. The client resolved the matter with a plea to Careless Driving with no license suspension.

Client charged with DUI and Refusal to submit to a breath test. He was facing a mandatory minimum 19 month loss of license along with over $5,000 in fines and penalties. OUr client suffered from several conditions that provided viable defenses. We obtained medical records from his treating medical professionals, including a pulmonologist and psychiatrist. We were able to obtain a full and complete dismissal of both the DUI and Refusal charges. Our client did not lose his license for a single day.

Charged with an alleged drug DUI and various other moving violations. He provided a breath sample which resulted in 0.00 BAC. He was then examined by a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) and provided a urine sample. We obtained medical documentation to support his defense and challenged every aspect of the State’s potential DRE testimony. The DUI was dismissed and our client entered a plea to Careless Driving with no license suspension.

Our client faced a second-offense DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test. He was facing a 2-4 year loss of license, jail, mandatory interlock device installation and $8,000 to $12,000 in fines, penalties and assessments. The State failed to properly comply with its discovery obligations, and we challenged every aspect of the case on that basis. After successfully litigating the discovery violation, all charges were DISMISSED.

Our client faced charges of DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, which carried with it a mandatory minimum 19-month license suspension, potential jail time, ignition interlock device installation, and over $5,000 in fines, penalties, and assessments. After a complete and thorough review of the discovery provided, we determined that the State had failed to produce some of the materials we were entitled to. We also discovered that the State would have difficulty producing the arresting officer for trial. After litigating the issues we were able to have all charges DISMISSED.

Our client was charged with DUI, Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test, and Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The criminal charge alone carried 3–5 years in prison, with the DUI and Refusal adding 60 days in jail, a mandatory minimum one-year license suspension, and over $7,500 in fines, penalties, and assessments. Despite the severity of the charges, we had strong medical explanations and legal defenses. The State initially refused to dismiss anything, but we believed in our client and continued to fight. We submitted medical records and expert reports, and argued for an adverse inference after the State lost key video evidence. As the trial date approached, the State’s case deteriorated. The DUI and Refusal were DISMISSED, and the criminal charge was downgraded to a local ordinance violation. Our client walked away with no license suspension and no criminal record.

Our client faced charges of DUI and Third Degree Assault by Auto, with exposure to 5years in prison, loss of driving privileges, and an ignition interlock requirement. Law enforcement obtained a warrant for a hospital blood draw, which returned a BAC above 0.20. With no standardized field sobriety tests administered, the blood draw results became the centerpiece of the prosecution’s case and the thrust of our challenge. Our firm includes an attorney holding the F-AIC designation (Fellow of the American Institute of Chemists) a prestigious credential granted by the AIC, the professional credentialing body for chemists in the United States since 1923. That scientific knowledge and experience allowed us to identify critical issues with the blood draw and testing procedures that a typical defense attorney might have missed. We leveraged those weaknesses to our client’s full advantage: the felony was DISMISSED, and the client resolved the case with a plea to a non-criminal local ordinance violation and Reckless Driving. He received a 90-day license suspension and no felony record.

Client charged with DUI and Refusal to submit to a breath test after driving a vehicle into a ditch. Our client was facing a mandatory 1-2 year loss of license, interlock device requirement and over $5,000 in fines and penalties. After thoroughly reviewing the discovery we identified several legal and factual issues that we could use to defend our client. We obtained an expert to challenge the charges and dispute the allegations. We ultimately convinced the State to DISMISS the DUI and Refusal charges. Our client entered a plea to Reckless Driving with a 60 day license suspension.

Our client was sitting in front of his home in a parked car when he was charged with DUI and Refusal to submit to a breath. He was facing a mandatory 1-2 year loss of license, interlock device requirement and over $5,000 in fines and penalties. Our client also had a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), which means that either conviction would have cost him a 1 year suspension of his CDL. After reviewing the discovery thoroughly and watching all of the video provided we discovered several favorable issues. The Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were not properly administered and the breath test procedures were not strictly adhered to. These arguments allowed us to convince the prosecutor to DISMISS both the DUI and the Refusal. Our client entered a plea to Reckless Driving with a 30 day license suspension, which allowed him to keep his CLD and his job.

Our client was involved in a motor vehicle accident and subsequently charged with DUI and Refusal to submit to a breath test while having a gun in the car. Our client had a license to carry concealed and a conviction would forfeit that license. After a thorough review of all of the discovery we identified several factual and legal issues that provided defenses for our client. The DUI and Refusal were DISMISSED. Our client ultimately entered a plea to Reckless Driving with no license suspension.

Our client faced charges of DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test. Despite law enforcement obtaining a blood sample showing an alleged 0.18 BAC, a thorough review of police reports, body-worn camera footage, and blood draw documentation revealed significant problems with the State’s case. Both the DUI and Refusal charges were dismissed. The matter resolved with a plea to Reckless Driving with no license suspension, and a one-year ignition interlock requirement.

Our client was charged with DUI and Refusal to submit to a breath test. We obtained medical documentation from our client to establish a defense to the refusal charges. This defense, coupled with various challenges to the standard Field Sobriety Tests, allowed us to convince the State not to prosecute the DUI and Refusal charges. The DUI an Refusal charges were DISMISSED. Our client entered a plea to Reckless Driving with a 90 day license suspension.

Our client was charged with DUI and related traffic offenses after a breath test returned a 0.12 BAC. We thoroughly examined all evidence and obtained an expert report challenging the State’s case. The DUI was DISMISSED entirely. The client resolved the matter with a plea to Reckless Driving with a 30 day license suspension.

Our client faced second-offense DUI and Refusal charges, which carries with it a 2–4 year license suspension, mandatory installation of the ignition interlock device, and a mandatory jail term. After reviewing discovery, we identified significant problems with the police procedures. Through in-depth client interviews, we also learned she suffered from anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic sleep disorder. We obtained medical documentation and retained an expert to challenge every aspect of the case, including whether she was capable of understanding the breath test requirement. The expert report supported our factual and legal arguments. The DUI was amended to Reckless Driving and the Refusal was DISMISSED. She received no license suspension, a 2-year interlock requirement, and most importantly, she kept her job and her livelihood.

Our client was found sleeping in his vehicle and approached by New Jersey State Police. Despite a 0.00 BAC breath sample, a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) concluded he was under the influence of narcotics, and he was charged with a drug-related DUI. He was facing a 1 year license suspension and up to 30 days in jail. We thoroughly reviewed all reports and video, identified significant problems with the DRE evaluation and conclusions, and extracted favorable video clips to present directly to the State alongside supporting case law. We also made clear we were prepared to go to trial. The charge was DISMISSED. Our client received no license suspension, no interlock, no points.

Our client was charged with Tier III DUI and Reckless Driving after a breath sample returned 0.18 BAC, which is more than twice the legal limit. She was facing a mandatory license suspension and not less than 15 months of mandatory installation of the ignition interlock device. After reviewing discovery, we challenged the reliability of the breath machine, identified technical issues with the administration of the test rendering it inadmissible, and obtained medical documentation of our client’s degenerative arthritis to challenge the validity of the field sobriety tests. The DUI was dismissed. The client entered a plea to the Reckless Driving ticket with a 6-month interlock device requirement and no license suspension.

Our client faced a second-offense DUI and Refusal in one municipality and a third-offense DUI and Refusal in another, along with criminal charges for Obstruction of Justice and Resisting Arrest. He was facing 1 year in jail for his criminal charges and 2 years in jail along with 16 years of license suspension for his DUI and Refusal charges. After reviewing all discovery, we identified that our client was eligible for a sentencing “step-down” and developed a strategy around New Jersey’s DUI and Refusal enhancement case law. The key was resolving the cases in the precise order with specific admissions to maximize the benefit. In the first municipality, the State dismissed the DUI and our client pled to the Refusal with a step down to first-offense penalties. This called for installation of the interlock device, but no jail and no license suspension. In the second municipality, the State DISMISSED the Refusal and our client pled to the DUI, which was also sentenced as a first offense. Again, this called for installation of the interlock device, but no jail and no license suspension. The criminal charges were downgraded to local ordinance violations, resulting in a non-criminal plea with fines only. Our client walked away with no license suspension, no jail time, and no criminal record.

Charged with Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, exposing our client to a mandatory minimum of 5 years in prison, with no possibility of parole for three and a half years. We successfully argued for admission into the Pre-Trial Intervention Program. The charges were subsequently DISMISSED and expunged.

Our client was convicted of a sexual offense as a juvenile and placed on Megan’s law. Charged with Fourth Degree Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Despite a prior juvenile out of state felony conviction, we successfully appealed our client’s denial of entry into the Pre-trial Intervention Program. Entered the program and the charges were DISMISSED.

Our client, an armored car driver, was accused of stealing over $75,000 in cash during a transport. A conviction carried 5-10 years in prison plus full restitution of the missing funds. He was innocent and unwilling to accept anything less than a complete dismissal. The State offered Pre-Trial Intervention, but only if he admitted guilt and paid full restitution. He refused, and we took the case to trial. Before trial, we filed several motions, including one to exclude evidence the State had failed to preserve. That motion proved decisive: on the first day of trial, faced with the constraints it placed on their case, the State DISMISSED all charges. Our client never spent a day in jail, does not have a criminal record and paid nothing in restitution.

Charged with Burglary and Theft for allegedly breaking into a residence, our client faced 10 years in prison. The State’s evidence included fingerprints found inside the residence. A conviction would have meant not only incarceration, but the loss of a job she had held for years. We took the case to trial and secured a NOT GUILTY verdict. All charges were subsequently expunged.

Over the course of several years our client had been charged with multiple counts of Shoplifting, Theft and Drug charges in 15 different towns in 3 different counties across New Jersey. If convicted, she was facing over 5 years in custody with mandatory jail time. We took over all of her cases and one by one began to litigate them. We thoroughly evaluated each case to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each. A detailed defense strategy was prepared and explained to our client. We then deployed the strategy over the following months. Despite facing mandatory jail, we successfully litigated the DISMISSAL and/or DOWNGRADE of all charges. As a result, our client did not spend any time in jail or prison.