Bridgeton Criminal Defense Lawyers

Dedicated Criminal Defense Lawyers Vigorously Defend Clients Charged With Property Crimes, Larceny/Theft, Burglary and More In Bridgeton and Throughout New Jersey

If you have been charged with a crime in New Jersey, the Bridgeton criminal defense lawyers at Aydelotte & Scardella Law LLC have you covered. Our dedicated team vigorously defends New Jersey clients who are charged with property crimes, theft, burglary, robbery, assault, violent crimes, and other criminal offenses.

No Criminal Defense Case Is Too Big Or Too Small For the Skilled Legal Team At Aydelotte & Scardella Law LLC

No criminal offense is too big or too small for the skilled criminal defense team at Aydelotte & Scardella Law LLC. We believe everyone who is charged with a criminal offense deserves to have their rights protected and the opportunity to vigorously defend the charges brought against them. At Aydelotte & Scardella Law LLC, our Bridgeton criminal defense lawyers have extensive experience handling all kinds of criminal cases, including — but not limited to — the following types of criminal and traffic charges:

Motor vehicle theft
Disorderly conduct
Assault and threat crimes
Internet crimes
Theft
Property crimes
Traffic violations
Burglary
Resisting arrest
Shoplifting
Vehicular homicide
Domestic violence
Driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana
Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
Homicide
Robbery
Manslaughter
Aggravated assault
Harassment
Credit card fraud
Gun Crimes
Endangering the welfare of a child
Terroristic threats

If you or a loved one was charged with a criminal offense in New Jersey, arrange for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer at Aydelotte & Scardella Law LLC.

Knowledgeable Criminal Defense Lawyers At Aydelotte & Scardella Law LLC Explain How the Criminal Process Works In New Jersey

The criminal process is, for the most part, unfamiliar to most people. But understanding each step in the process and its purpose is important for those who have been charged with a criminal offense in New Jersey. At Aydelotte & Scardella Law LLC, our criminal defense attorneys believe in keeping our clients informed of developments in their criminal case, and sharing where they are in the criminal process.

Here are some of the key parts of the criminal process:

Conducting an investigation of the alleged crime
Police make an arrest of a person based on “probable cause”
A criminal charge is generated, alleging that someone has committed a crime
After the defendant is charged, there is an arraignment or initial hearing
During discovery, both the prosecution and the defense share information about the case
The defendant and the prosecution may reach a plea bargain, which is a legal agreement that resolves the case without going to trial
Unless there is a plea bargain, the case goes to trial before a jury or judge
If the defendant either pleads guilty or the jury finds the defendant guilty, then the court sentences the defendant
If the defendant is found guilty, the defendant may file an appeal. This formal request asks a higher court to review the criminal case and reverse the decision of the lower court. When filing an appeal, the defendant may appeal just the sentence or the conviction
If the conviction meets New Jersey’s criteria for expungement, then a criminal record may be expunged from the defendant’s record

If you have additional questions about the criminal process in New Jersey, speak with one of the criminal defense lawyers at Aydelotte & Scardella Law LLC — we offer a free, no-obligation consultation.

Skilled Bridgeton Criminal Defense Lawyers Are By Your Side Every Step Of The Way Throughout the Criminal Process

At Aydelotte & Scardella Law LLC, our skilled Bridgeton criminal defense lawyers are by your side every step of the way throughout the criminal process. Our dedicated team protects your rights, secures your prompt release from jail, evaluates the evidence against you, and prepares a strategic defense of the charges against you. To learn more about how Aydelotte & Scardella Law LLC can help your case, arrange for a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys.

About Bridgeton, New Jersey

Bridgeton, New Jersey is a city located in Cumberland County and this city serves as home to 24,386 residents. In Bridgeton, the greatest number of crimes reported to law enforcement in 2018 were property crimes, with 720 incidents reported. This was followed by crimes of larceny/theft, which totaled 510 incidents that were reported to law enforcement in Bridgeton in 2018. There were 203 incidents of violent crime reported to law enforcement in Bridgeton in 2018, as well as 163 reported burglaries. Bridgeton’s crime reports also included 107 reported robberies, 79 reports of aggravated assault, and 47 reported motor vehicle thefts in 2018. Additionally, there were 12 rapes reported to law enforcement in 2018 in Bridgeton, along with 5 reports of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, and 2 reports of arson.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Criminal Defense Cases In Bridgeton, New Jersey

FAQ: What is the difference between parole and probation?

Parole refers to the release of a prisoner under certain conditions until the individual’s sentence is completed. Probation refers to a sentence that a criminal defendant who is found guilty may serve instead of serving time in a prison or jail. Both parole and probation require regular reporting to a parole officer or probation officer, as well as other conditions such as remaining employed, attending treatment programs or participating in counseling and refraining from drug and alcohol use and criminal activity.

FAQ: Do the police need to have a warrant in order to make an arrest?

In most circumstances, the police do not need to ask a judge for a warrant in order to make an arrest, provided the police have a good reason — known as “probable cause” — to believe that 1) a crime has been committed and 2) that the individual that they want to arrest committed the crime. The exception to this is if law enforcement officers want to arrest an individual at his or her home; in this situation, police officers must usually have an arrest warrant in order to do so.