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.

Why Police Worn Body Cameras Need to Become the Norm

Violent police encounters and police officer involved shootings have dominated the national press for some time. Such encounters have led to mass protests; much-needed examinations of police policies, procedures and training; and pleas for better relations between the police and the communities they serve. One result has been the call for body worn video cameras that record encounters between police and citizens in real time. While not perfect, these body worn cameras can provide valuable evidence of what transpired at a given moment during what may have been a high stress encounter.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-18T14:41:10-04:00March 15th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Investigation, Police|Tags: Criminal Investigation, Investigation|0 Comments

What is a Search Warrant?

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures. Unlike a warrantless stop and search of a car or of a person walking down the street, when law enforcement searches a home or business they have usually obtained a search warrant to do so. A search warrant must be issued by a neutral and detached magistrate (judge); be supported by probable cause; and describe in detail the place to be searched and the things to be seized.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-09T15:57:12-04:00March 14th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Investigation, Search Warrants|0 Comments

Andrew Olesnycky Recommended for Supreme Court Criminal Trial Attorney Certification

On March 3, 2017, the newest member of the Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense team, Andrew Olesnycky, was recommended by the Board on Attorney Certification to the Supreme Court for certification as a Criminal Trial Attorney, a designation attained by less than one percent of attorneys practicing law in New Jersey. Andrew joined Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2015 after serving for five years as an assistant prosecutor and acting deputy attorney general in the Union County Prosecutor's Office.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-18T17:27:43-04:00March 9th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Defense Law Firm News|0 Comments

Are Your Electronic Devices Spying on You?

Between the President’s accusation that the prior President tapped his phones, and WikiLeaks recent exposure of alleged CIA hacking tools and techniques, much has been reported in recent days about the government’s ability to intercept and listen to our conversations over our cellphones; computers; smart home devices such as televisions and baby monitors; products such as Alexa and Amazon Echo; encrypted messaging apps such as Signal, WhatsApp and Telegram; and home security cameras and systems. All of these devices provide potential ways for the government and hackers to enter our seemingly private worlds and eavesdrop. The difference between the government and a hacker, however, is that the government must obtain a court authorized warrant to do so.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-21T12:05:42-04:00March 9th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Investigation, Privacy|Tags: Criminal Investigation, Investigation|0 Comments

Expanding the Use of Experts in Criminal Cases

In many types of criminal cases, the right expert can be invaluable. Whether it is a forensic accountant in a complex fraud or tax investigation; a medical or billing expert in a healthcare fraud investigation; a forensic psychiatrist for a sex abuse or child pornography case; a computer expert for a computer crimes matter; or a drug or gang expert in a serious drug case, the proper expert retained early in the investigation can assist the client’s criminal defense attorney in his or her efforts to prevent the charges from being filed, or to develop a solid defense to aid in plea negotiations or to prevail at trial.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-09T12:15:23-04:00January 31st, 2017|Categories: Criminal Investigation, Criminal Trial|Tags: Criminal Defense, Investigation|0 Comments

United States Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations

The United States Sentencing Guidelines provides federal judges with a set of guidelinesto calculate an appropriate and "reasonable" sentence in criminal cases. These guidelines are intended to encourage fair and consistent sentencing proportionate to the magnitude of the crime committed. In most cases, sentencing guidelines suggest a range of months to years of prison time, in addition to a period of supervised release. Other sentences may call for a period opf probation, or a number of hours of community service. However, when the defendant in a criminal action is a corporation or similar organization, the recommended sentences must change. It’s impossible to put a corporation in jail (though individual employees or members may be co-defendants and may face prison time for their own charges).

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-15T13:41:33-04:00January 19th, 2017|Categories: Sentencing|0 Comments

Pretrial Suppression Motion

One of the most critical principles outlined in the United States Constitution is the idea that every person has certain rights that must be upheld and protected, even when that person is accused of or suspected of committing a crime. These protections benefit everyone, guilty and innocent alike, and one of the first things an experienced criminal defense attorney will do in preparing your case is determine whether any of your rights were violated in the course of the investigation conducted by law enforcement that led to your being charged with a crime. If any grounds exist on which to claim that your constitutional rights were violated, your attorney can rectify this by filing a pretrial suppression motion to exclude from consideration any evidence that law enforcement obtained by means of that violation.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-20T18:41:18-04:00December 12th, 2016|Categories: Pre-Trial Procedures|0 Comments

How Bond or Bail is Determined for Criminal Cases

When a person is arrested and charged with a crime, they are in most cases entitled to bail. Bail is not supposed to be punitive, rather it is designed to help insure that the person charged attends all court appearances and follows all conditions of release set by the court. Standard conditions may include travel restrictions to the state, no additional arrests, to report any contact with law enforcement (including motor vehicle stops), surrender of all weapons, regular reporting to pretrial services, and an order against contacting the alleged victim, if applicable.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-21T11:53:33-04:00December 12th, 2016|Categories: Bail|0 Comments

What is a Proffer Agreement?

Thanks to television and movies, most people are aware that prosecutors often make deals or agreements with individuals under investigation, wherein the person being investigated is granted immunity from prosecution or a reduction of charges in exchange for providing information to the government. Of course, the details of these negotiations are dramatized for the sake of the narrative; the reality of the situation is far more complex, particularly in white-collar criminal investigations. Almost any immunity or plea arrangement begins with a proffer agreement.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-07T17:28:18-04:00December 1st, 2016|Categories: Criminal Investigation, Proffer|Tags: Criminal Defense|0 Comments

Felony Conviction: Loss of Civil Rights

A felony conviction has a serious impact on a defendant’s life, even beyond the obvious immediate consequences of sentencing. A person who has a felony conviction on their record forfeits certain rights that other members of the community enjoy. In some jurisdictions there exists a process by which an individual can seek to have a felony conviction expunged from their record, but even this process may not fully restore every right and privilege that the person held prior to their conviction.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-09-03T15:55:17-04:00December 1st, 2016|Categories: Federal Courts, Felony, Penalties, Prison|Tags: Criminal Defense|0 Comments

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