Newark Criminal Defense Lawyer Joseph Rotella
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Drug CrimesNewark Drug Charge Defense LawyerDrug crime convictions carry severe penalties in New Jersey, whether they are prosecuted at the state or federal level. If you or a loved one is convicted of possession with intent to distribute in a school zone, housing complex, or public park, the penalties will include mandatory jail time without any possibility of parole. Employing a juvenile in drug crimes / distribution carries a mandatory penalty of five to ten years. The penalty for being convicted as the leader in a drug distribution ring is mandatory life imprisonment. Plea bargains are difficult but not impossible to obtain with the right attorney. Contact Joseph Rotella Mr. Rotella is Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, which means that he has been designated by the New Jersey Supreme as an expert in criminal law. An attorney is a must when you face drug charges, and you can often greatly improve the outcome by consulting a drug crimes attorney prior to or immediately after an arrest. Before you talk to police or anyone else, contact drug charge defense lawyer Joseph Rotella for a free initial consultation. Drug Charges -- Fighting the Charges Against You Our criminal defense attorneys represent clients charged with drug crimes such as:
Experienced New Jersey Drug Charge Defense Lawyer As a certified criminal trial attorney Joseph Rotella is recognized as an expert in criminal cases, including drug charges. He is also certified as a criminal trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He offers intimate understanding of federal and New Jersey drug law and proven criminal defense strategies. When you hire Mr. Rotella to represent you in your drug charge case, you can be assured that your defense will be in good hands. Don’t Give Up Hope Mr. Rotella has handled countless drug possession charge matters during his twenty years as a drug charge attorney, involving cocaine, marijuana charges, heroin, methamphetamines, ecstasy, and other street drugs. He knows what the prosecution is looking for in plea negotiations and how they argue their case in court. There are often errors and mistakes in a police investigation that an experienced drug defense lawyer can find and turn to your advantage. For example, the case of State vs. Eckel significantly changed the search and seizure law in New Jersey. The arguments in that case, if properly advanced, may lead to a dismissal of charges in search and seizure cases. There are several phases to a criminal drug prosecution. As your drug charge defense lawyer, Mr. Rotella will help you mount a strong defense at every stage. Mr. Rotella will help keep your case moving forward, reducing the stress of the case on you and your family. Learn More: What to Do if You Are Arrested Contact Newark drug charge defense lawyer Joseph D. Rotella for a free consultation today. Criminal defense attorney Joseph Rotella serves clients throughout northern New Jersey, including Newark, East Orange, Trenton, Elizabeth, Hackensack, Jersey City, New Brunswick, Freehold, Morristown, Paterson, Union, Woodbridge, Camden, East Rutherford, Hoboken, Chatham, Orange, West Orange, Irvington, Teaneck, Montville, Clifton, Kearny, Wayne, Fairfield, Haledon, Essex County, Bergen Country, Hudson Country, Middlesex Country, Monmouth Country, Camden Country, Passaic Country, Union Country, and Morris County. |
