Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Re: Indicted

No 95% of those indicted never see trial. Call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss.

Re: Indicted

According to the NJ Judiciary Website http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/criminal/crproc.htm#indictment, the Criminal Division of Superior Court manages criminal complaints from the time they are lodged to their resolution or "disposition". The accused, or "defendant" is charged with an offense as a result of a formal complaint issued by a law enforcement agent or a citizen who believes an offense has been committed against their person or property. It can also result from an "indictment" by a panel of citizens gathered to consider evidence, called a "grand jury". Arrests can occur at the scene of a crime or based on warrants or sworn statements ordering a court appearance. All arrests must be based on "probable cause", or reasonable grounds to believe that an offense has been committed, and the defendant may have committed the offense. Complaints state the reasons for the charge, and refer to offenses listed in the "New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice" (Title 2C) that includes all of the laws against criminal behavior.

To read entire article, go to http://www.njlaws.com/indictments_in_criminal_cases_in_superior_court.htm

Re: Indicted

It means that a court date has been set, but not necessarily the date for an actual trial. There are many different things that have to happen in court before a case ever goes to trial. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in various courts throughout New Jersey in the past. Please contact me to discuss your case in more detail. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

www.njworkerscompensationlaw.com

Re: Indicted

No. There are several steps before a case gets to trial.

An indictment means that the charges against a person have been reviewed by a panel called a Grand Jury and that the Grand Jury has decided that there is enough evidence that it is fair to make the defendant come to court to fight the charges. The next court date is not automatically set immediately after an indictment and a trial date is typically not set until later in the process. You will be called into court for what is called an arraignment. Arraignment means a court hearing at which you will be officially notified of the charges against you. The judge will take your plea at that time and see if you have a lawyer. Depending on the county, the court may have a pre-arraignment conference at the same time.

You SHOULD NOT face a charge in which you have been indicted without a lawyer. It means that you are facing the possibility of jail time (18 months for the lowest level criminal offense, 5 years for a more typical drug offense, and on up from there).

Give me a call to discuss it further at 877\688\3879.

Re: Indicted

Yes, it does.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com