Criminal Legal Process in New Jersey

Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers Explain the Stages of a Criminal Case in NJ

If you or someone you love has been charged with a criminal offense in New Jersey, enlist a knowledgeable defense attorney who can help you navigate the legal process. The Tormey Law Firm is a highly equipped team of experienced New Jersey criminal defense lawyers who serve on behalf of clients facing a vast array of charges, ranging from DWI to fraud. With centrally-located offices in Hackensack, Morristown, Newark, New Brunswick, and Middletown, NJ, our attorneys appear in courts throughout New Jersey on a daily basis fighting for our clients’ rights. Having represented countless criminal defendants in a wide variety of cases, our criminal lawyers have specifically formulated tactics to combat charges such as possession of marijuana, assault, and shoplifting.

The entire Tormey Law Firm practice concentrates on criminal law, which has facilitated our developing a breadth of knowledge in the area of criminal defense. This repository of information regarding New Jersey law enables our defense attorneys to identify the nuances involved in each case and thus, to best represent our clients. Mr. Tormey himself has been cited as a legal resource in a number of prominent publications and media outlets, including The Daily Record and The Bergen Record, as well as the AOL News.

If you have been charged with a criminal offense in New Jersey, you need to know about the serious consequences that may be involved in your case. Contact The Tormey Law Firm today at (201) 556-1570 to receive a free legal consultation and position yourself to achieve the best possible outcome.

New Jersey Criminal Case Stages

The experienced criminal defense attorneys our law firm have served on behalf of thousands of clients in New Jersey. We will be your advocates through the entire legal process, which may include the following:

• Bench and Arrest Warrants
• Complaint and Arrest in a Criminal Case
• Pretrial Detention Hearings
• Pretrial Detention Appeals
• Arraignments
• Pre-indictment Conferences
• Grand Jury and the Indictment
• Plea Bargaining and the Status Conference
• Trial
• Degree of Crimes
• Disorderly Persons Offenses
• Sentencing
• Fines in Criminal Cases
• The No Early Release Act (“NERA”)
• Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) Program
• Conditional Dismissal Program
• Conditional Discharge Program
• Probation Violations
• Violations of PTI
• Failure to Appear in Court
• Criminal Appeals
• Post-Conviction Relief Motions

Finding the Right New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney to Represent You

Criminal charges in New Jersey can entail a myriad of serious penalties, including a term of incarceration, restitution payments, a period of probation, mandatory sex offender registration, or the suspension of your driving privileges. Contact The Tormey Law Firm now at (201) 556-1570 to speak with a criminal defense attorney who will explain your specific charges, the repercussions of a conviction, and how we can best defend you.