Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Re: brother arrested for 2nd degree assault.

As a part time pool attorney for the Essex County Public Defender's Office, you can generally trust the lawyer they assign.In my opinion some of the best criminal attorney are public defenders. However, public defenders are overworked and usually can not devote the same amount of time to an individual case as a private attorney can. 2nd Degree Assault is a serious charge with a potential sentence of 5-10 years with a mandatory 85% wihout parole. However, based upon the facts you provided, and given your brother's record a more favorable resolution is possible. If you want to talk more, contact my office, there is no charge for an initial consultation.

Re: brother arrested for 2nd degree assault.

If convicted, he is looking at 5 to 10 years regardless of his lack of record. He will have to serve 85% of that time before he can be let out. I suggest you do everything you can to find him a good attorney. Many attorneys (myself included) take credit cards so if you know 10 people that have $500 to spare on a credit card, then you are in good shape; for now anyway.

Re: brother arrested for 2nd degree assault.

When his case is over and he has sufferred a bad result it will be too late. He needs to hire an attorney.

Your brother is in big trouble. He could find himself serving eighty-five percent of a ten year sentence.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com