An experienced criminal defense lawyer can help you understand what to expect throughout the criminal process in New Jersey. Our lawyers can advise you as to your constitutional rights prior to arrest, including your right to refrain from self-incriminating statements and your protections from illegal searches and seizures of property. We can help ensure that you are released from jail on bail, or argue that you should be released on your own recognizance so the expense of bail is avoided if possible. As the prosecution investigates your case, we too will investigate to uncover any available exonerating evidence that can be used to establish your innocence, and can negotiate with the prosecution to obtain reduced or dropped charges in some cases. We will fight tirelessly to help avoid the time and embarrassment of trial if at all possible, and will advocate vigorously on your behalf if trial is unavoidable.