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Criminal Law
We represent persons who are being investigated, have been
charged, or indicted for criminal offenses. We provide zealous and thorough
representation of persons who have been charged with murder, vehicular homicide,
aggravated or simple assault, possession or distribution of controlled dangerous
substances, sexual offenses, robbery, theft or embezzlement, or other violations
of the State or Federal Penal Code. |
Federal Court
If you are being investigated by the FBI, DEA, IRS or any other Federal law
enforcement agency, the matter will be handled in Federal Court by a U.S.
Attorney. Attorneys Hartman Chartered practice in Federal Courts both in New
Jersey and Pennsylvania and will protect you and your interests in those Courts.
State Court
If you are being investigated by the State Police, Attorney General’s Office, or
the local police it is likely that you will be prosecuted in State Court. If you
have been indicted by a County or State Grand Jury, the matter will be handled
in State Court with either a County Prosecutor, or in some special
circumstances, a Deputy Attorney General. There is a State Court located in the
County seat of each County and Attorneys Hartman, Chartered practice in those
Courts throughout the State, with an emphasis on Burlington, Camden, Gloucester,
Mercer, Atlantic, Cumberland, Salem, and Ocean Counties. We will help guide you
through the complicated process and minimize and seek to keep you out of prison.
Municipal Court
Relatively minor matters, Disorderly Persons or Petty Disorderly Persons cases
are handled in Municipal Court. Each Town or Municipality has a Municipal Court.
These less serious offenses include criminal mischief, possession of
paraphernalia, or marijuana under fifty grams, harassment, most shoplifting
charges, and simple assault. Attorneys Hartman Charted represents individuals
charged in Municipal Courts throughout the State.
Juvenile Court
Any person under the age of eighteen, who is charged with a crime, will have
their matter heard in State Court, in the County where the crime allegedly
occurred. A special unit of the County Prosecutor’s Office addresses Juvenile
cases and it is the only part of the Criminal Justice system that focuses on
rehabilitation along with punishment. Attorneys Hartman Chartered represents
Juveniles with an emphasis on rehabilitation.
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Violation of Probation or Megan’s Law
If you are alleged to have violated your probation or your Megan’s law
requirements you need legal counsel to protect your rights and keep you from
being sent to state prison. If you disagree with your proposed Megan’s Law
classification you are entitled to a hearing to challenge the classification and
you should have representation to do that.
Expungements
In this age of security clearances and background checks, mistakes from your
past can interfere with your ability to get and or keep a job, obtain a
professional license or even hold public office. If it has been more than ten
years since you have completed your sentence you may be entitled to an
expungement. An expungement can erase any trace of a prior conviction from your
record in certain circumstances and give you a fresh start.
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