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.

Seeking Leniency: The Value of Persuasive Federal Sentencing Memos

In many states, prosecutors and defense attorneys have the ability to sentence bargain, meaning that in addition to determining what charges the client agrees to plead to, they also agree to a specific sentence that the court must then accept or reject. In the very few cases where the court rejects the sentencing recommendation, the client is afforded the opportunity to withdraw the guilty plea or accept the sentence as determined by the court. The federal system is much different.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-16T17:37:51-04:00February 3rd, 2020|Categories: Sentencing|0 Comments

Federal Bail System: Released on Conditions or Detained Until Trial

In the federal system, most people charged with non-violent offenses are released on conditions after their first appearance before a magistrate judge. Conditions of release are meant to reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant in court as required, as well as the safety of any other person or the community pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §3142(c). Conditions may be as simple as release on an unsecured appearance bond (meaning no property or money is posted); travel restricted to the continental United States; surrender of one’s passport; surrender of any firearms; and telephonic or in-person reporting to Pretrial Services. In certain serious cases, conditions of release could be very stringent, requiring home detention with electronic monitoring where the person is only allowed out of the home for pre-approved visits with their attorney or medical appointments; surrender of family members’ passports; the posting of real properties with substantial equity; and release of the defendant to third party custodians who are required to report any violations of the release conditions to the court.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-14T07:43:00-04:00January 29th, 2020|Categories: Bail|Tags: Federal Crimes|0 Comments

Big Brother is Watching and Listening

The world is now a much smaller and more surveilled place. Private companies that make our smart phones, home security systems, smart home systems, baby monitors, computers, E-Z Pass, real time traffic apps and many more internet-of-things devices track, record and store information about our personal lives. Law enforcement has access to much of this information, often without the need for a warrant. Furthermore, law enforcement has its own methods to track and record private citizens through wiretaps, license plate readers, surveillance cameras, mobile tracking devices, hidden recorders and many other devices and methods.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-20T20:18:27-04:00January 3rd, 2020|Categories: Criminal Investigation|0 Comments

Healthcare Fraud Still a Top Government Priority

Investigating and prosecuting healthcare fraud remains one of the top priorities of the Department of Justice. Nationwide crackdowns and arrests have demonstrated that the government’s war on crime goes beyond drugs, guns, and gangs. While those are certainly a priority of DOJ and an easy way to boost prosecution numbers nationwide, they are by no means the only priority.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-21T21:59:35-04:00December 16th, 2019|Categories: Healthcare Fraud|0 Comments

Body Worn Cameras: The Good and the Bad

Many police departments around the country use body worn cameras to capture officers’ interactions with citizens and suspects. When properly used, the footage from these encounters has proven helpful to prosecutors and defense attorneys, allowing both sides to examine one aspect of the encounter. When combined with eyewitness reports, police reports, footage from video cameras in the area and traditional evidence, a more complete understanding of the incident should be available. The growing popularity of body worn cameras has revealed, however, that the recordings can present a one-sided view, and are capable of being misused, misinterpreted, and tampered with.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-06T13:16:05-04:00December 5th, 2019|Categories: Criminal Investigation|0 Comments

Increased Government Scrutiny of Digital Currency Transactions

As digital currencies have become more popular and commonplace, the government has stepped up its efforts to make sure that transactions and offerings do not run afoul of established regulations.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-18T13:21:51-04:00October 29th, 2019|Categories: Crypto, Money Laundering, Wire and Mail Fraud|0 Comments

Sexting, Revenge Porn, and Cyberbullying Can Result in Serious Criminal Penalties

With our societal addiction to the internet, smartphones, and computers, today’s teens face growing exposure to new forms of harassment and bullying. These can sometimes lead to criminal charges for those engaging in this conduct, and potentially anxiety, depression and, suicidal thoughts for the recipients.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-20T18:39:37-04:00October 22nd, 2019|Categories: Domestic Violence, Internet Crimes, Pornography|Tags: Criminal Defense, Criminal Investigation|0 Comments

Robert G. Stahl, Esq. Participated on Panel Instructing NJ Lawyers on Expert Witnesses in Criminal Defense Cases

Robert Stahl was honored to instruct at the Criminal Trial Advocacy Institute, where he was part of a distinguished panel of attorneys, judges and experts on identifying, preparing and presenting expert witnesses. Expert witnesses in criminal trials contribute their analysis and conclusions regarding autopsies, DNA evidence, fingerprints, forensic identification, as well as psychologists’ and criminologists’ reports. In addition, complex criminal cases now routinely require experts on a number of technologies, such as computer and cellphone analysis, GPS, cell site location, facial recognition and smart home devices.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-19T19:42:23-04:00October 7th, 2019|Categories: White Collar Criminal Defense|0 Comments

The Trial Penalty: How Federal Judges Can Increase Sentences Using Acquitted Conduct

I previously wrote[1] about the ever-declining number of federal criminal trials due to the trial penalty: the additional months or even years added to a sentence after a conviction at trial, as compared to resolving the case by a plea agreement. This article focuses on another factor contributing to the trial penalty: punishment based upon acquitted conduct.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-22T18:50:13-04:00October 2nd, 2019|Categories: Sentencing|Tags: Federal Crimes|0 Comments

The Importance of Pretrial Motions

Whether you are in federal or state court, well-crafted pretrial motions are essential to a successful defense. Pretrial motions are requests by way of formal motion, which may ask for the court to compel the prosecutor to turn over evidence, to dismiss the indictment or certain counts, to exclude or limit certain evidence, or to prevent the prosecutor from making certain arguments to the jury, among other things. These types of motions may also raise discovery violations; challenge the admission of evidence from searches, electronic surveillance, identifications, and custodial interrogation; and/or challenge the sufficiency of grand jury proceedings.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-20T18:30:45-04:00September 16th, 2019|Categories: Criminal Discovery, Mortgage Fraud, Pre-Trial Procedures|0 Comments

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