Robert G. Stahl, Esq. Criminal Defense Attorney

About Robert G. Stahl, Esq.

Robert Stahl Esq. is the managing Partner at Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney, and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for White Collar Criminal Defense every year since 2006; The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense; AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Stahl represents individuals and corporations in federal and state criminal matters, with a focus on white collar crime and serious federal and state charges. I personally handle all major cases in court and in meetings with agents and prosecutors. In addition to taking cases at the investigative or trial stage, he represents individuals in their post-convictions motions and criminal appeals. He also handles corporate internal investigations.

Lying to a Federal Agent Can Mean Jail

Press reports of late have revealed that former Army Lieutenant-General and National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and former Trump Foreign Policy Advisor George Papadopoulos pled guilty to making false statements to government agents. Federal statute, 18 U.S.C. § 1001, prohibits a person “in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch” of the federal government from “knowingly and willfully” (1) falsifying, concealing or covering up “by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact;” (2) making any materially “false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation;” or (3) making or using “any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry …”.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-16T11:10:01-04:00December 6th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Investigation, Police|Tags: Federal Crimes|0 Comments

NJ Law Journal Coverage of Menendez Jury Deliberations Cites Robert Stahl

Interest in the jury deliberations in the corruption trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey intensified after the first three days of deliberation, and one jurist was replaced with an alternate juror. In covering the Menendez jury deliberations, New Jersey State's leading law journal, The New Jersey Law Journal, interviewed and reported on Robert G. Stahl's assessment of the state of the jury, in their article: "Trial Watchers Expect Just a Few More Days of Deliberations for Menendez Jury."

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-09-17T15:29:44-04:00November 13th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense Law Firm News|0 Comments

Restrictions on International Travel Due to a Criminal Conviction

When someone is facing criminal charges they usually worry about the effects on family, reputation and their freedom. And while one’s freedom is of primary importance, there are also serious collateral consequences from a guilty plea or conviction. The loss of voting rights, inability to own firearms, loss or suspension of professional licenses and freedom of movement are some of the long-lasting effects of a criminal record.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-07T11:02:14-04:00November 8th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Charges, Felony, Penalties|Tags: Guilty Plea|0 Comments

Federal System: Arrest Warrant by Complaint or Indictment

In the federal system, a person may be charged and arrested by way of a complaint or indictment. A complaint is a written statement of essential facts establishing the offense charged made under oath by the agent before a magistrate-judge. Based upon the complaint, an arrest warrant may be issued upon the establishment of probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed and that the defendant committed it. The warrant must list the defendant’s name, or description by which he can be identified, the offense charged, command that the defendant be brought without unnecessary delay before a magistrate-judge and be signed by the judge.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-09-22T21:27:32-04:00November 8th, 2017|Categories: Arrest Warrant, Bail, Criminal Charges, Grand Jury Investigation, Indictment, Preliminary Hearing|Tags: Criminal Defense|0 Comments

Alexa, Siri, Cortana – Are you Recording Me?

With the advent of “smart homes and devices,” we are now in a world once only imagined in science fiction. Our phones now track our every move, contain our internet search histories and record vast portions of our lives through photos, texts, and encrypted messages. Home security devices and cameras record not only strangers coming to your home, but also you and your invited guests. Baby monitors, smart kitchen devices like refrigerators, and home devices like Amazon’s Echo, are always on and potentially recording or transmitting. And therein lies the problem. Anything attached to the internet – the Internet of Things – can be hacked, intercepted or legitimately recorded. Since these devices are in the privacy of our own homes or businesses, they have the ability to capture our most intimate and private conversations and actions.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-22T20:53:58-04:00October 18th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Investigation|0 Comments

Bail – Pre-Trial Release in the Federal System

When an individual is charged with a federal crime, whether by Complaint or Indictment, they are entitled to a Bail Hearing under Title 18 U.S.C. Section 3141 et seq. Under the relevant statute, a person may be released on a personal recognizance bond or unsecured appearance bond; on a condition or combination of conditions; or detained. The standard for the court is whether the person will appear for all proceedings and not be a danger to the community.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-21T11:46:31-04:00October 6th, 2017|Categories: Bail|0 Comments

Legal Peer Recognition and an A+ Better Business Bureau Rating

Criminal Defense Attorney Robert G. Stahl, founder of the New Jersey / New York Robert G. Stahl Esq. Criminal Defense Lawyers, has been recognized consistently by legal peers for professionalism over many consecutive years. Now, for potential clients his firm has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau of New Jersey ("BBB").

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-20T10:11:31-04:00July 25th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense Law Firm News|0 Comments

Cooperating Plea Agreement in Federal Criminal Cases

Just the other day, "Bridgegate" cooperator and former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey official David Wildstein, was sentenced in federal court to probation. The two defendants that he cooperated against were sentenced to 24 months and 19 months in federal prison. Despite the fact that Wildstein pled guilty to two counts of conspiracy for his role in the offense, and faced several years in prison, the sentencing judge granted the government’s downward departure motion for a much more lenient sentence – in this case probation.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-16T11:11:16-04:00July 13th, 2017|Categories: Plea Bargaining|Tags: Criminal Defense, Criminal Investigation, Federal Crimes|0 Comments

Government Prosecutions of Compounded Drugs Schemes

In the past several years, the federal government has focused investigative and enforcement resources on pharmacies that compound drugs, and the marketers, doctors and pharmacists involved. Criminal and civil actions have been brought for violations based on statutes prohibiting kickbacks, fraud and false claims. A compounded drug is one that is supposed to be tailored to a particular patient’s needs. These compounds are legitimately prescribed and used by very young or older patients that have difficulty swallowing pills, patients that cannot tolerate dyes used in pills or patients with certain allergies. Most are topical creams for pain or scars, or specialized vitamins. While these compounded drugs are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they are subject to regulation and enforcement actions by a variety of state and federal agencies.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-15T22:47:07-04:00June 15th, 2017|Categories: Drug Crimes/Trafficking|Tags: Drug Crimes|0 Comments

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