Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

what is the no early release act mean.

there has been a trial with my freind were she stabbed her husband in self defence the husband payed for the legal defenc of his wife and yet he was the prosecuters star witness.now is that call for a re trial or maybe even a dismissal.oh he would not let his wife laywer go for domestic abuse of course.she did not qualify for a legal aid due to his monies and realestate..now she has been found guilty and has ben sentence for 5 years 85% mandatory no early release act also has been givin.how much of that would have to be serve even with good time. thank you for your time carrol


Asked on 12/12/02, 10:00 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Durrell Ciccia Durrell Wachtler Ciccia, Esq.

Re: what is the no early release act mean.

You wrote:

"oh he would not let his wife laywer go for domestic abuse of course"

If this means that she had a defense of battered wife syndrome & it was not presented, she may have been denied her right to effective counsel. Also, she only has 45 days from the date of sentencing to appeal and should therefore consult with her own attorney ASAP.

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Answered on 12/12/02, 11:14 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: what is the no early release act mean.

It means that she must serve 85 per cent of her sentence before she can be released from prison on parole. As for the balance of your question you should call me at 8002737933 to discuss that part of your question.

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Answered on 12/12/02, 1:42 pm


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