Why Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Any person who is facing a Drunk Driving or traffic-related criminal charge, no matter how minor, will benefit from consulting a qualified New Jersey DWI/DUI defense lawyer. Unlike civil court cases, where money or property may be at stake, a person suspected of committing a DWI/DUI act may be in jeopardy of losing driving privileges and freedom and should act quickly to protect his/her legal rights by contacting an experienced New Jersey Drunk Driving / Criminal Defense attorney from Flynn & Associates. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can identify important pretrial issues and bring appropriate motions which might significantly improve a defendant's case.
Unlike civil law, which involves private law suits between two or more private entities, DWI/DUI law involves defendants who are being prosecuted by the state or federal government. DWI/DUI defense Attorneys from Flynn & Associates represent individuals who are being prosecuted by the state of New Jersey for an act that has been classified as a serious offense. If you are also charged with a criminal offense, they are generally classified as:
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Disorderly Persons - Less serious offenses that are normally punishable by a fine and/or jail such as, petty theft cases, or possession of a small amount of marijuana, or
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Crimes - More serious offenses that warrant imprisonment of one or more years, such as sexual assault, robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, or homicide/murder.
The Drunk Driving / Criminal Defense Attorneys at Flynn & Associates have successfully resolved and/or litigated DWI/DUI, traffic offenses, disorderly person offenses and indictable crimes.
Another important distinction between civil law and criminal law is the standard of proof that is required by the law. In order to prevail in a civil case, the plaintiff must demonstrate by more than 5% required by the law. In DWI/DUI or criminal law, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person charged with the offense actually committed the offense. This standard is much higher than the civil standard, and requires the skilled legal representation of a qualified DWI/DUI/Criminal Defense Attorney to fight for a defendant's innocence.
A defendant who is found guilty of some or all charges in a Put DWI/DUI or criminal law trial is entitled to appeal the decision of the judge or jury. A criminal law appeal is a formal request that a higher court review the decisions or actions of a lower court. Grounds for an appeal may include insufficient evidence to support the verdict, incorrect legal rulings by the judge, or prosecutorial or juror misconduct. For additional information related to appeals, contact the New Jersey DWI/DUI / Criminal Defense Attorneys at Flynn & Associates.
If you or someone you know in Marlton, Mt. Laurel, Evesham Township, Washington Township, Bellmawr, Winslow, Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Camden City or anywhere else within the surrounding cities and counties of New Jersey needs the assistance of an experienced DWI/DUI defense lawyer, contact Flynn & Associates at 866.338.4649 or via their contact form to schedule a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey DWI/DUI defense lawyer.
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