Criminal Attorney in New Jersey
What recent changes affect your criminal law rights the most?
Perhaps one of the most significant changes in
New Jersey criminal law came about when NJ abolished the death penalty in 2007. But there have been many more changes to the criminal laws in New Jersey that can have an impact on persons accused of criminal acts. Some of the more recent laws are listed below.
If you are charged with a crime, a skilled criminal lawyer in New Jersey can keep you abreast of all the changes in to criminal law in New Jersey that may affect you. The criminal law attorneys in New Jersey at the law offices of Carl J. Herman are available to assist you and advise you on all criminal law matters.
Megan’s Law
Currently, most sex crimes in New Jersey carry a mandatory Megan’s Law sentence.
Megan’s Law requires registration for a minimum of 15 years with local police. Your failure to comply with the initial registration is a separate crime, as is the failure to re-register.
Most people must re-register annually. Repetitive and compulsive offenders must re-register every ninety days.
A moderate or high-risk offender must send sex offender notification to schools and community groups caring for women and children in the area in which the offender lives and works.
You need an experienced New Jersey criminal law attorney to help you avoid the serious consequences of running afoul of Megan’s Law. One of the New Jersey criminal law attorneys at Carl J. Herman can answer all your questions regarding Megan’s Law requirements.
Pretrial Intervention
The Pretrial Intervention Program (PTI) provides first-time offenders with alternatives to the traditional criminal justice process. If you are accepted into PTI, you will receive rehabilitative services when such services can reasonably be expected to deter future criminal behavior. An experienced New Jersey criminal lawyer can advise you on whether you can apply for PTI and how to go about making a successful application.
Contact us
Contact a New Jersey criminal law attorney at the law offices of Carl J. Herman. One of the New Jersey criminal lawyers at Carl J. Herman can advise you of all your options. If you have questions on Megan’s law, pretrial intervention, or any other aspect of the criminal process, contact a criminal law attorney in New Jersey at the law offices of Carl J. Herman, an experienced and highly regard criminal law firm in New Jersey.
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