What Are the Consequences of Conviction?
Making Informed Criminal Defense Decisions
Conviction on any criminal charge, especially a felony charge, is a serious matter. At the Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq. LLC, we encourage our clients and prospective clients to make fully informed decisions about their criminal defense.
Contact us to learn more about the potential consequences of conviction on the criminal offense with which you have been charged, in light of your personal circumstances.
Affecting Several Areas of Your Life
If you are facing criminal charges, you should be fully acquainted with the potential outcomes if you are convicted. These include:
- Jail time: New Jersey law includes mandatory prison sentences for several crimes and authorizes judges to impose jail time for many other crimes. The range of possible prison sentences may not be what you expect; be sure to talk to a lawyer to get accurate information.
- Financial penalties: The judge may impose fines, court costs and other financial penalties as part of your sentence. In many cases, the court's decision may take into account your ability to pay, which could mean higher penalties if you have a higher income.
- Job consequences: An employer can fire or refuse to hire you if you have been convicted of a crime that is related to the duties of the job in question. For instance, having a theft conviction on your record will probably prevent you from getting a job in the financial industry or even lower-level jobs where you may have to handle money.
- Professional license revocation: Conviction of certain crimes may result in the revocation of your license to practice medicine, accounting, law, architecture or other profession where licensing is required by the state.
- Social consequences: A criminal conviction is in many cases a matter of public record and can lead to social embarrassment and distrust.
Nearly all criminal convictions will involve some or all of these consequences. Call toll-free at 866-678-4541 or email us to get Teaneck attorney Benjamin Kelsen working to help you avoid or reduce the consequences of conviction.
