Keyport New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer
The Iler Law Firm represents clients charged with felony criminal offenses such as aggravated assault, prescription drug distribution, theft by deception, and robbery throughout New Jersey including in New Brunswick, Freehold, Newark, and Toms River, NJ. Please contact our experienced criminal defense lawyers for a free initial consultation at (732)842-7787.
Felony Charges in New Jersey: Indictable Criminal Offenses
In New Jersey, any "felony" charges are known as indictable offenses and are handled at the Superior Court level. These indictable criminal charges are categorizes in terms of degrees. A first degree offense in New Jersey includes between ten (10) and twenty (20) years in prison if convicted. A second degree indictable offense has a presumption of incarceration and requires a prison term between five (5) and ten (10) years in jail. A third degree criminal offense has a range of three (3) to five (5) years in prison. Finally, a fourth degree offense has a maximum of eighteen (18) months in prison if convicted of the offense. These are the four degrees of indictable criminal charges in New Jersey and are essentially "felony" charges. Any other charges are known as disorderly persons offenses (or "misdemeanors") and have a maximum of six (6) months in prison if convicted. These disorderly persons charges are handled at the Municipal Court level in New Jersey. In conclusion, a drunk driving charge is not considered a criminal offense in New Jersey and is also handled in Municipal Court.
Superior Court Criminal Offenses in NJ
Some of the indictable or "felony" criminal charges our experienced criminal defense lawyers typically handle include:
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Theft by Deception
- Aggravated Assault
- Sexual Assault
- Cocaine Possession
- Prescription Drug Distribution
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child
If you or a loved one has been charged or indicted with a criminal offense in New Jersey, the Iler Law Firm can help. Contact our experienced criminal defense attorneys for immediate assistance at (732)842-7787.
