New Jersey Indictable Charges Attorney

Drug Possession • Assault, Domestic Violence

When you have been accused of a crime, it can seem as if the whole world is against you. Who will listen to your side of the events? Who will protect your rights? Who will challenge the evidence against you?

In New Jersey, serious or indictable offenses can mean heavy fines, as well as jail or prison time. North Jersey indictable offense lawyer Benjamin Kelsen can help you understand the charges, what the punishments can be, what your options are, and what strategies he recommends for your particular situation. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case.

Criminal charges like marijuana possession, drug trafficking or assault charges can seriously affect your freedom and your future opportunities. An experienced attorney can take action immediately to protect your rights and interests. A thorough investigation will need to address a number of questions including:

• Was the evidence against you obtained illegally?
• Were you told your rights against self-incrimination (i.e. read your Miranda rights)?
• In a drug charge, was the substance an illegal drug (narcotic or controlled dangerous substance)? Can it be proven that the drugs actually belonged to you?

Criminal defense lawyer Benjamin Kelsen will challenge the evidence and the charges against you. If you feel you were unfairly charged, he will fight for you in court. If you would prefer to plea bargain, he will work to reduce the penalties to include a smaller jail sentence, lower fines and/or a conditional discharge like probation.

Our criminal defense law firm has helped clients charged with petty crimes and indictable offenses up to and including the following fourth-degree, third-degree, second-degree and first-degree crimes:

• Drug charges, including drug possession and drug distribution
• White-collar crimes such as theft, fraud, embezzlement and extortion
• Internet crimes, including fraud and sex crime charges
• Assault, battery and domestic assault
• Transporting firearms

Indictable offenses can be punished by 18 months in prison (fourth degree) to 20 years in prison (first degree). Know your rights. Talk to lawyer Benjamin Kelsen.

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When you are facing criminal charges, you need a lawyer to protect your rights. Contact indictable offenses lawyer Benjamin Kelsen as soon as possible after your arrest and tell him your story.