Author: William Proetta Criminal Law

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Old Bridge Township Attorneys for Clients Facing Simple & Aggravated Assault Charges Have you been charged with assault in Old Bridge, New Jersey? Despite what you might have thought, a simple assault charge carries as much as 6 months in Middlesex County Jail and for aggravated assault, the maximum penal exposure is 10 years in state prison […]

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The simple fact is that in Jackson and anywhere else throughout the state of New Jersey, people are charged with the petty disorderly persons offense of disorderly conduct virtually every day. The real question is, will the charges stick? At William Proetta Criminal Law, we can help to make sure they don’t. If you or […]

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In New Jersey, cocaine is illegal. Specifically, it is illegal to possess cocaine in this state under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10, which encompasses many different drugs that are listed on the Schedules of Controlled Dangerous Substances. Cocaine is a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance. Identification of a substance as a Schedule II drug means that, at a […]

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Toms River Warrant Defense Lawyers Anyone who has a warrant for their arrest in Ocean County, New Jersey should retain an attorney. Waiting or ignoring the fact that there is a warrant for your arrest will only lead to stress, complications, and perhaps even unwanted incarceration. Ignorance of the warrant is not a defense in […]

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New Jersey classifies criminal offenses as indictable, disorderly persons offenses, or petty disorderly persons offenses. Further, the Municipal Courts hear cases for disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly persons offenses, motor vehicle tickets, and violations of town ordinances. Generally, violations of town ordinances are not considered criminal offenses and can often be a favorable way to resolve a criminal […]

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Felony Drug Possession Lawyers in Hudson County, NJ Many drug charges in New Jersey are considered felonies, or indictable crimes, and can require a state prison term if convicted. However, not all drug charges are felonies, as a select few are disorderly persons (misdemeanor) offenses allowing for county jail sentences.  The degree of the drug […]

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South Brunswick Criminal Defense Lawyers for Clients Charged with Fourth Degree Crimes South Brunswick is known for being one of the safest towns in the country. With a median household income of $110,00 and the average cost of a home hovering above $400,000, it is a popular place for families and those desirous of a […]

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Governor Murphy’s Stay at Home Order requires residents of New Jersey to do just that, stay at home. Despite what certain members of the public may think, there is no moratorium on arrests during COVID-19. In fact, plenty of residents in Lakewood and throughout Ocean County are finding out just how serious Governor Murphy is about this […]

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If you have been arrested for a violation of New Jersey’s Stay at Home Order or another criminal offense, you are not alone. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the State, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, vowed to take legal action against anyone in New Jersey who fails to adhere to the Governor’s Stay at Home Orders. Grewal […]

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Headlines involving drug overdoses and deaths are not uncommon in New Jersey. As such, the State of New Jersey, as well as Union County, have devoted substantial resources to combating and capturing drug dealers and users alike. The types of drug charges in Union County can vary, as do the degrees of these crimes and […]