Oakhurst, Howell and Toms River Offices serving all of New Jersey
If you have been arrested for a felony crime in New Jersey, it’s important to understand the seriousness of the charges against you. No one wants to spend time in prison. You want more than a fighting chance – you want to put this nightmare behind you.
Your first step should be calling a New Jersey felony criminal defense lawyer. This is not something you want to attempt handling on your own.
Serious Penalties for Felony Convictions in New Jersey
New Jersey groups criminal offenses into three types: petty disorderly person offenses, disorderly person offenses, and indictable crimes. A felony in New Jersey is actually classed as an indictable offense, which carries a minimum prison term of one year.
Indictable offenses are further broken down by degree, with first degree being the most serious charge and fourth degree being the most minor.
For example, first degree offenses include crimes like murder and sexual assault, whereas fourth degree offenses include forgery and certain DUI-related crimes.
Call the Felony Criminal Defense Lawyers at Schibell Law
If you’re facing a felony conviction, you have everything to lose by entrusting your criminal defense to unskilled hands. Don’t gamble with your freedom and your future.
Call the New Jersey felony defense lawyers at Schibell Law today at 732-774-1000 to discuss your options.
