Accused of a sex crime in NJ? Contact Attorney Joel Silberman, a NJ criminal defense attorney. Attorney Silberman provides qualified and experienced legal representation. He will work hard to develop a strong defense for you. Call 201-420-1913 for an initial consultation.
Accused of Domestic Violence in NJ? Contact The Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC
If you have been accused of domestic violence in New Jersey, you should speak with our NJ domestic violence attorneys right away. Our experienced attorneys will provide valuable guidance throughout your case, while protecting your fundamental rights.
What to Do If You are Arrested For DWI in New Jersey?
A person accused of a sex crime should retain the services of an experienced sexual assault defense attorney. An inexperienced attorney can ruin your defense, even if you have strong evidence and witness support. Call our Jersey City DUI/DWI attorneys at 201-420-1913 for a free consultation.
Have you been charged with a juvenile crime?
If your child or teenager has been charged with a juvenile offense in New Jersey. Don’t wait to get the legal help your child needs. Attorney Joel Silberman will immediately take steps to preserve critical evidence, interview potential eyewitnesses and prepare your defense.
Call (201)-420-1913 to schedule a consultation to discuss your options.
Criminal Defense Attorney Joel Silberman focuses exclusively on Criminal Defense
If your loved one has been arrested or charged with a criminal offense in New Jersey, call us now at (201)-420-1913
How a traffic ticket lawyer can help you in Jersey City, NJ?
A traffic attorney can gather all the necessary evidence needed to prove your innocence.
- He has the knowledge and background to effectively work with the court proceedings.
- He will appropriately prepare you for court proceedings.
- He will talk to the prosecuting attorney and effectively negotiate with him to significantly reduce the charges imposed on you.
- Your chance of winning a case increase tremendously if you hire an attorney rather than handling it yourself.
Potential Defenses to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence charges are very serious and its conviction can carry serious consequences. If you have been wrongly accused of committing an act of domestic violence, a strong domestic violence defense is essential in protecting your reputation and freedom. Here are some potential defenses to domestic violence:
Wrong suspect: You can defend yourself by establishing that someone else was responsible for the abuse and not you. There are a number of ways to establish your innocence, such as presenting evidence as to whether you were near the scene of the alleged incident and whether you had a reliable alibi.
Self-defense: You may make a claim that your action was in self-defense or to protect your children. A claim of self-defense may work if you reasonably perceived an imminent threat, had a proportional response, and were not the initial aggressor.
Deliberate and false allegations: Sometimes, an accuser may make false allegations of abuse against partners out of spite. This is generally common in child custody and divorce cases. To turn away a conviction stemming from false allegations, your defense attorney will try to search for inconsistencies in the accuser’s story by comparing it to police records and witness accounts.
Consent: Although very uncommon, if the accuser gave consent to the act, then that same consent may work as a defense against a domestic violence charge.
Accused of Domestic Violence in NJ? Contact The Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC
If you have been accused of domestic violence in New Jersey, you should speak with our NJ domestic violence attorneys right away. Our experienced attorneys will provide valuable guidance throughout your case, while protecting your fundamental rights. Call us at 201-420-1913 or email at joel@joelsilbermanlaw.com.
Juvenile Criminal Lawyer in New Jersey
New Jersey juvenile criminal lawyer Joel Silberman has years of experience protecting the rights of juveniles and their families. He investigates the circumstances surrounding an arrest. He effectively negotiates with prosecutors to protect the freedom and future of your child.
Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
Most people who face criminal charges prefer not to go to jail. When presented with a plea bargain, they easily accept the offer in order to avoid the expenses and publicity of a trial. However, before accepting a plea bargain or pleading guilty, you should be aware of the potential impact of a criminal conviction. Defendants convicted of a violation or crime, whether it is a felony or a misdemeanor, can have a criminal record that will follow them wherever they go. There are many long-term consequences of a criminal conviction, including the following:
- Employment
- College admissions
- Housing
- License
- Immigration
- Social Consequences
- Voting
A criminal conviction can affect your employment opportunities. It can hinder your chances of developing a career and earning an income. Some employers have policies that prohibit applicants convicted of certain crimes such as fraud, dishonesty, theft or violence. In addition, some convictions can hinder you from pursuing certain careers. For example, some schools will not hire individuals convicted of a sex offense.
Some colleges may deny you admission into an educational program if you have a criminal record. It can also hinder you from receiving federal student loans. You may be ineligible to use FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) if you have been convicted of possession or sale of illegal drugs.
Most landlords conduct a background check before renting a property. A criminal conviction can affect your eligibility for both public housing and private housing. In addition, subsidized housing programs use federal rules to decide who is eligible for assistance. Housing agencies can deny admission to people with a past criminal record, as well as to their entire family. Criminal records that can be grounds for denial include drug conviction, sex crime convictions, and violent crimes.
Having a past record of criminal conviction can affect your professional license. Many jobs, including positions in a governmental office, education, medicine, and law require a person to maintain certain ethical standards. In addition, having a history of traffic violations can cause your license to be suspended or revoked.
Individuals who are not citizens, or illegal immigrants, can be evacuated from the country if they are charged with serious criminal offenses. A criminal history can also result in the denial of your citizenship and your re-entry into the country.
Criminal convictions can affect your social status and interpersonal relationships, including a romantic relationship, or your relationship with your co-workers, friends, and members of your family.
In some states, defendants, convicted felons or people with a history of felonies are not allowed to vote.
Charged with a crime? Contact the Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC
If you are accused, charged, or arrested for a crime in New Jersey, then you will need an experienced and aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney to fight for you. The law offices of Joel Silberman, LLC focuses exclusively on criminal defense. We have a reputation for aggressively representing individuals facing Federal, State, and Municipal charges. Call us today at 201-420-1913 or email at joel@joelsilbermanlaw.com
What legal remedies can I seek if I have been a victim of domestic violence?
You have the right to file a civil complaint under the “Prevention of Domestic Violence act of 1991, “P.L.1991,c.261(C.26:25-17 et al.), along with a criminal complaint. Both complaints should be filed for your protection since the civil complaint is designed to protect you and the criminal complaint is designed to punish the abuser.
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