New Jersey Indictable Crimes Attorney

If you are facing an “indictable offense” in New Jersey, you could be looking at serious trouble. An indictable offense is another way of saying a serious crime, usually a felony. These offenses come with severe penalties, and it is important to secure legal assistance as soon as possible. At the Law Offices of Steven A. Varano, P.C., we are ready to step in and help. Our New Jersey indictable crimes attorney will begin building your defense as soon as we take your case.

The team at the Law Offices of Steven A. Varano, P.C. is ready

When you turn to the Law Offices of Steven A. Varano, P.C., you turn to more than three decades of experience. We are ready to get to work the day you call.

• We approach every case as if it were heading to trial. This allows us to prepare for every possibility and explore every defense strategy.
• We will negotiate the best possible deal on your behalf and are ready to take your case to the courtroom if necessary.
• We are client-focused and stay open for communication. We will answer any questions you have about your case any time you call.
• If you cannot get to our offices, we will come to you. This includes visits to jail as we formulate a defense strategy.

Your indictable crimes attorney is your advocate

You are innocent until proven guilty, and your New Jersey indictable crimes attorney will work diligently to ensure your rights are upheld. Your attorney will:

• Gather all evidence being used against you by the prosecution.
• Arrange character witnesses to testify on your behalf.
• Secure expert witnesses to testify on your behalf.
• Negotiate aggressively on your behalf with prosecutors.
• Inform you of every option available in your case and prepare for a full trial if necessary to defend you.

What are the common indictable offenses?

Indictable offenses in New Jersey are placed into four categories.

• First-degree indictable offenses are the most serious and include murder, manslaughter, aggravated sexual assault, rape, and large-scale drug distribution.
• Second-degree indictable offenses include most sex crimes, arson, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, smaller-scale drug crimes, and more.
• Third-degree indictable offenses include things such as DUI, possession of a controlled substance, theft, assaults, burglary, and robbery (without aggravating circumstances).
• Fourth-degree indictable offenses include offenses such as robbery, DUI, forgery, and more.

The penalties for indictable crimes often include long prison sentences and fines reaching over $100,000. For crimes that do not carry heavy prison time, you will still be left with a permanent mark on your criminal record that will follow you for life.

We are ready to help you today

If you or a loved one are facing charges for a serious crime in New Jersey, you must seek legal assistance immediately. At the Law Offices of Steven A. Varano, P.C., we will investigate every aspect of your case. We understand that you are facing the possibility of prison time and will work vigorously to defend you in court. Our goal is to get the charges against you reduced or dismissed altogether so you can return to living your life. When you need a New Jersey indictable crimes attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by calling (973) 256-1414.