Criminal Defense Attorneys in New Jersey
The lawyers at Helmer, Paul, Conley, & Kasselman, P.A. possess more than 200 years of combined experienced negotiating and battling for their clients as criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey.
If you are being investigated by the police or other authorities in the state of New Jersey, or if there is any chance that you may soon be facing criminal charges, consult a New Jersey criminal law attorney as soon as possible. Remember, the police have the legal authority to use trickery and other nefarious means in order to convince suspects to cooperate and deliver voluntary statements. Under no circumstances should you ever speak with law enforcement without the assistance of an attorney. Always contact New Jersey criminal attorneys at the first sign of danger in order to protect your constitutional freedoms.
Types of criminal offenses
Criminal law classifies offenses based on severity. For instance, if a crime is committed against a piece of property, the seriousness of that crime is judged based upon the value of the property. The greater the value, the more serious the crime. For crimes against people, the same theory is applied, but based on the seriousness of the injury. The greater the injury, the more serious the corresponding crime.
Other elements affect the gravity of a criminal offense. These factors include the existence of previous criminal offenses by the defendant, and whether the crime was committed cruelly, maliciously, intentionally, or recklessly.
Criminal offenses are divided into three categories. From most to least serious, these categories are as follows:
- Treason
- Felony
- Misdemeanor
In the United States, crimes that fall under criminal law statutes include the following:
- Bribery
- Counterfeiting or forgery
- Embezzlement
- Fraud
- Government fraud
- Murder or homicide
- Tax evasion
- Violent crime
- Theft or property crime
- Drug crime
- Juvenile crime
- Child abuse
- White collar crime
Seek assistance for New Jersey criminal defense
Criminal charges often lead to lengthy incarceration or severe financial penalties. If you need assistance with a New Jersey criminal defense, Helmer, Paul, Conley, & Kasselman, P.A. can help. We understand the nuances and protocols of the criminal court process in New Jersey, allowing us to guide our clients through the potentially hazardous maze of New Jersey criminal law.
