Criminal Charges Archives

When Special Agents with the FBI or IRS question you, you will want the best defense team to help navigate any interviews or subpeonas. Politely tell the agents that while you would like to talk with them, you need to contact your attorney and that they will get back to them. Ask them for their business cards so that you can give the information to your attorney. If they don’t have cards, write down their names, agency and contact information. Do not talk with them about the subject matter of their investigation. After they leave, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss your rights, potential exposure and your options.

Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

When someone pleads guilty or is convicted of a federal or state crime, there are serious collateral consequences, in addition to potential jail time, forfeiture, restitution and other fines and penalties. The term ‘‘collateral consequence’’ means a collateral sanction or a disqualification, a penalty, disability, or disadvantage that is imposed by law as a [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2022-09-21T09:55:59-04:00February 2nd, 2022|Categories: Arrest Warrant, Asset Forfeiture, Convictions, Criminal Charges, Federal Courts, Federal Plea & Sentencing Mitigation, Felony, Plea Bargaining, Prison|Comments Off

Choosing the Right Attorney – What You Should Ask in the First Consultation

When someone is being investigated or charged with a criminal offense, it is one of the most stressful and unnerving times of the person’s life. It is common to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about who to hire and what to ask in the initial consultation with a criminal defense attorney. Below are some tips [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-20T10:31:46-04:00January 25th, 2022|Categories: Attorney-Client Privilege, Criminal Charges, Criminal Trial, NJ Superior Courts, Privacy, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

Lying to Federal Agents Can Lead to Serious Criminal Charges – Always Insist on Having an Attorney Present:

Typical scenario – early morning, FBI agents show up unannounced at your home or workplace wanting to speak with you. You are not under arrest, they are simply investigating something that you can help with. Maybe it’s about your employer, or friend, or something you were involved in with others. You are caught off-guard [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-18T13:57:11-04:00January 14th, 2022|Categories: Criminal Appeals, Criminal Charges, Criminal Trial, Fifth Amendment, Perjury|Comments Off

Embezzlement, Employee Theft and Criminal Forfeiture

Chief Financial Officers, Account Managers and bookkeepers all, to vary degrees, are trusted employees who have access to corporate funds. Access to company funds, with little or sporadic oversight, can leave a company vulnerable to a variety of fraudulent schemes to obtain funds those employees were not entitled to. Common schemes include: The trusted employee [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2022-01-11T18:20:19-04:00January 11th, 2022|Categories: Asset Forfeiture, Business Fraud, Criminal Charges, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Trial, White Collar Criminal Defense, White-Collar Crime Penalties|Comments Off

Manhattan District Attorney Overhauls Criminal Prosecution

Newly sworn in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg issued new policies and procedures to his staff that substantially altered existing office policy in prosecuting criminal cases. The new directive defers certain prosecutions for lower-level offenses, reduces certain felony offenses, prohibits seeking life in prison without parole, and prohibits seeking bail except in limited violent offenses.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2022-09-21T09:56:14-04:00January 5th, 2022|Categories: Arrest Warrant, Bail, Convictions, Criminal Charges, Criminal Discovery, Criminal Investigation, Felony, Indictment, Sentencing|Comments Off

New Administration Leads to New DOJ Enforcement Priorities

Each new administration, through its Attorney General, set policy as to the Department of Justice’s enforcement priorities. As the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Criminal Division, Kenneth Polite recently outlined those priorities. In general, those areas include foreign corruption, computer crimes and money laundering/. Polite announced that his office will be unveiling a [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-13T09:47:48-04:00December 14th, 2021|Categories: Business Fraud, Criminal Charges, healthcare, Healthcare Fraud, Money Laundering|Comments Off

Criminal Defense and the Use of Experts

In many cases, defense attorneys utilize various experts to assist in their defense of a client. Those experts may include private investigators, forensic accountants, psychologists, DNA analysts, accident reconstruction analysis and economists. While experts can provide invaluable assistance in understanding the prosecution’s theory of the case and in analyzing and attacking the government’s evidence, special care must be taken to protect and preserve the attorney-client and work-product privileges.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-09T18:09:05-04:00February 19th, 2019|Categories: Criminal Charges, Criminal Trial|0 Comments

When Should You Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney?

While most people would say that you should retain a criminal defense lawyer once you are charged with a state or federal crime, the answer is not that straightforward. In many instances, an individual or company will learn that there is an active, pending investigation into their activities. They might be contacted by law enforcement for an interview; they might be served with a grand jury subpoena for documents and/or testimony; they might learn that business associates and customers have been interviewed by law enforcement; they might receive a “target letter” from the U.S. Attorney’s Office; or they might be tipped off by their friendly banker that their financial records have been subpoenaed.

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-20T09:50:41-04:00March 28th, 2018|Categories: Criminal Charges, Criminal Investigation|Tags: Criminal Investigation|0 Comments

Laura K. Gasiorowski Invited to Instruct Lawyers on Immigration Law and Criminal Acts at New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Anxious clients flood immigration lawyers with concerns and questions, particularly in this new era of enforcement. Non-citizens facing criminal charges must be advised on possible immigration consequences of a conviction by their criminal attorneys.

By Laura K. Gasiorowski, Esq.|2024-08-18T17:33:08-04:00November 14th, 2017|Categories: Criminal Charges, 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

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