Deepwater, NJ Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

Every crime has its own time specified in the Penal Code. A felony ranges from one to 25 years or more. What you have described probably has him facing 2-4 years prison time if convicted and sentenced to the max. A probation violation could mean return to jail or prison on that original sentence. When arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or confession be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

the key is whether the victims [your mother and sister] pursue the criminal complaint. the matter will not be dismissed if the victims pursue their claims and have evidence. ed dimon, esq.

Technically you are right; however, since you have been paid, the case will probably not go forward. I do not know enough about where the case is, if at all, in the criminal system.