Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

theft by deception

being charged with theft by deception in the amount of 170,000, has been indicted on the matter, had 5 status conferences with no plea offers to date. In the last status conference the judge was not speaking in terms of allegations, he was stating that I stole the monies not alledging I stole the money repeatly (can a judge make that open state in court during status conference phase), and my public defender did not challenge that statement. So 0 the prosecutor and the judge went back and forth in stating that ''He stole the money and/or paid his bills, so why are we in the fifth status conference''. This inappropriate conduct by the judge and my public defender's lack of defense prompted me to seek council elsewhere. I truly need help.


Asked on 12/08/08, 12:58 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Potashnik Joseph Potashnik and Associates, PLLC

Re: theft by deception

I will be glad to discuss this matter with you. My NJ office is in Hackensack. Feel free to call.

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Answered on 12/08/08, 1:04 pm
Michael Berman Law Offices of Michael A. Berman

Re: theft by deception

I generally don't have anything bad to say about Public Defenders, who usually try hard and unfortunately just have too much work to handle, but in this case it sounds really BAD.

There is an old adage, and that is you usually get what you paid for (and in this case you didn't pay much for the services of the PD), but just hiring any private counsel may not assure you good representation. Choose wisely...I have more than 15 years experience in PA and NJ and a can say that I will work hard on your case. I consider (and my clients agree) that my fees are reasonable. If you are interested in learning more, write back.

Mike

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Answered on 12/08/08, 2:52 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: theft by deception

You need to hire an attorney; order transcripts of the judge's statements and file a motion with the court for the judge to recuse himself from the case. I am your man.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 12/08/08, 3:10 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: theft by deception

In order to qualify for a PD, you must not have that much money which worries me. How will you pay for a lawyer? Don't assume that any private attorney will be better than your PD. I'd like to know more about your case, call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss. I think I have a couple of different options for you.

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Answered on 12/08/08, 3:42 pm
Savyon Grant Law Office of Savy Grant

Re: theft by deception

I am a criminal defense attorney and this is what I do for a living. There should be active negotiations in this matter. I have attached a link to a page where I just completed a similar case on theft by deception in Bergen County. Please call my office to further discuss. 201/646/9600.

http://www.njcrime.com/PracticeAreas/NorthJersey-Theft.pdf

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Answered on 12/08/08, 4:17 pm


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