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The law office of Dennis S. Cleary
Many people wait until it’s too late to hire an attorney. Hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney can sometimes prevent criminal charges from ever being filed. If you are already charged with a crime, a potential conviction could be devastating. Penalties can range from fines to a period of incarceration. No one should fight criminal charges alone. Hire an experienced criminal trial attorney to safeguard you through the perils of a criminal prosecution.
About
Dennis S. Cleary
Areas of Practice
Law Services
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence cases seem to have been put at the forefront of New Jersey’s new bail reform.
Drug Charges
You should clearly know all of your rights if you are charged with a drug-related offence.
DWI
New Jersey has recently relaxed its Draconian sentencing laws with respect to DWI offences.
Expungements
There is nothing more heartbreaking than a failed background check because of an old arrest or conviction.
Federal Cases
If you are issued a federal grand jury subpoena or are under investigation, seek representation immediately.
Homicide
Mr. Cleary has handled dozens of murder cases achieving jury acquittals and dismissals alike.
Dennis S. Cleary
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Questions?
FAQs
Why would you take legal advice from the very person that signed the complaint or summons against you? Law enforcement will typically say this to avoid being challenged in court. For any consequence of magnitude, you should hire an experienced attorney to review the discovery, and consider any possible pre-trial motions and defenses.
No. The subject of Miranda rights generally becomes an issue if a defendant makes an incriminating statement that the State wants to use at trial. For a confession to be admissible the State has to prove that the defendant knowingly and voluntarily waived his rights.