What to Do if You are Arrested of a Crime in New Jersey

Under the United States Constitution, you are innocent until proven guilty. This is a right that is guaranteed as a right of U.S. citizens based on federal, state, and local law. The prosecution in criminal cases represents “The People” of a state such as New Jersey. The states bring a case against an individuals whom they believe have broken the law and they act on behalf of the government to bring a criminal charge.

As a U.S. citizen, you also have a right to fair and free representation if you cannot afford an attorney on your own. You are allowed to have this representation during interrogation as well as during your trial and any other time that may jeopardize your rights.

Crimes can be categorized as either “felonies” or “misdemeanors” in New Jersey, as well as other states. Felonies are more serious crimes that carry more severe penalties. They can involve any type of crimes including drug offenses, theft crimes, white-collar crimes involving fiduciary fraud, and many others.

Some of the more common charges and legal terms are listed below:

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

The laws in the state of New Jersey can be found here regarding the rules of criminal defense and what happens during an arrest.

If you have been arrested for a criminal charge, you should make sure your rights are not being violated and that you are afforded due process of law and the “innocent until proven guilty” statutes of the U.S. Constitution.

If you have recently been arrested of a crime in the state of New Jersey, contact us and let us know. We can help! Don’t wait too long to make sure you have the protection you need before proceeding with your case.

Know your rights by studying the U.S. Constitution and the laws of New Jersey.

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