Criminal Defense Attorney in New Jersey
Palumbo & Renaud
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87 Union Road, Route 71 Manasquan, New Jersey 08736 USA |
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(732) 456-1222
www.palumbo-renaud.com
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I am Anthony N. Palumbo, a partner at the law firm of Palumbo & Renaud and a criminal defense attorney with more than 35 years of trial experience in New Jersey courts. As a former county and municipal prosecutor and a longtime criminal defense lawyer, I know what to expect from the local judges, prosecutors and police.
If you have been accused of a New Jersey crime, you must consider the consequences and take all possible steps to defend yourself. An arrest and conviction can lead to loss of your job, a criminal record, large fines and time in jail. Your future may depend on the skills of the lawyer you hire. You must protect your reputation and your finances because an arrest and conviction can be devastating.
You may be afraid of the consequences of conviction, and while you are likely aware that you have rights and are innocent until proven guilty, you may not know how to best protect those rights. I can help. I am an experienced New Jersey criminal and municipal defense attorney who has handled thousands of cases over the course of over 35 years of legal practice.
Practice Areas
Additional Practice Areas: Crime Against Children; Violent Crimes; Disorderly Conduct; Deportation; Indecent Exposure
Practice Areas Description
- Traffic OffensesI represent clients charged with a wide range of traffic offenses, including: DUI/DWI; Driving with marijuana or other drugs in the car; Speeding tickets; Out-of-state drivers; Leaving the scene of an accident (hit-and-run); Eluding an officer or eluding charges Eluding an Officer-Resisting Arrest; Running a red light; Assault by auto; and, Reckless driving. I can help you understand how to avoid getting a speeding ticket, why you should fight a speeding ticket and the consequences of speeding tickets on New Jersey and out-of-state drivers.
- Marijuana Offenses
Depending on the specific marijuana offense you are accused of, your case may handled in the municipal court system or the criminal court system. The most common charges are illegal possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, both of which are municipal offenses. If you have been charged with a criminal marijuana offense such as possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana, marijuana distribution, marijuana sale, marijuana trafficking or marijuana manufacturing (cultivation), the consequences may be more serious.
- Theft and Property Crimes
New Jersey law provides a variety of criminal and municipal offenses for stealing money, property or services, or harming someone else's property. These charges include: Burglary Arrest; Criminal Mischief Offense; Shoplifting; Unlawful taking; Auto theft; Identity Theft Law; Receiving Stolen Property; Theft of Services; Forgery; Writing bad checks; Trespassing; Vandalism Charges; Shopping offenses; Juvenile theft Offenses; and, Breaking and entering. Related charges include burglary—breaking into or entering a home or business in order to commit a crime, usually theft—and the violent crime of robbery, which involves taking something from another using force or the threat of force.
- White Collar Crimes
The term "white collar crime" is generally used to describe crimes that involve theft or misuse of property in the workplace, or other violations of professional trust. Common white collar crimes include fraud, money laundering, counterfeiting, credit fraud. identity theft, embezzlement, and insider trading. There is often a fine line between legal activity and illegal activity, especially when employees are given some leeway in handling money.
- Crime Against Children
New Jersey criminal law includes a variety of crimes against children. Any accusation of exposing children to sexual activity can be charged as a crime. Other crimes against children involve physical abuse or other mistreatment. New Jersey criminal charges involving children include: Child Sexual Assault; Crimes against Children; Child pornography; and, Child molestation. When someone is convicted of a sex-related crime against a child, New Jersey's "Megan's Law" requires that person to register as a sex offender. There are different registration requirements depending on the charge. The most stringent involve regular psychological evaluations and notification of everyone in a neighborhood if a person on the registry moves in.
- Violent Crimes
Crimes involving violence are among the most serious under New Jersey criminal law. These crimes include: Obstruction Offenses; Murder, homicide and manslaughter; Robbery and armed robbery; Violent sex offenses; Weapons offenses; Aggravated assault; Harassment; Assault/Theft crimes; Disorderly conduct; Resisting arrest/Eluding an Officer; and, Obstructing justice. The consequences of a violent crime conviction can depend on your state of mind when the alleged crime occurred. Evidence of road rage or drunkenness can lead to the belief that you had less control over your actions, and this may lead to lesser charges and less severe consequences.
- Domestic Violence
If you are accused of domestic violence in New Jersey, you may face proceedings in two separate courts. A person who makes allegations of domestic violence can seek a restraining order in domestic relations court. If the prosecutor decides to bring criminal charges, you will be prosecuted in the criminal court. I provide vigorous criminal defense on the following spousal abuse charges, including: Violation of restraining order; NJ Domestic Violence Law; and, Stalking.
- Internet Sex Crimes
Our law firm defends clients against Internet sex crimes charges, including: Possession of child pornography; Distribution of child pornography; and, Connecting with a minor on the Web and asking to meet for sex If you are accused of downloading child pornography, you need hard-hitting defense. Simply looking at these images is a serious crime under federal law. In building your defense, I gather all the evidence, including the record of your arrest. In Internet sex crimes, your defense often begins at the PC itself. Does anyone else have access to your PC? Were the images downloaded while you were in class or at work? How were they downloaded? Did law enforcement decide to target you?
- Disorderly Conduct
A person is guilty of Disorderly Conduct if he acts: In a public place; and With the purpose to offend the feelings of a hearer; or In reckless disregard of the probability of so doing; and He addresses unreasonably loud and offensively coarse or abusive language, given the circumstances of the person present and the setting of the utterance, to any person present. If you have been charged with Disorderly Conduct, you need an attorney that takes pride in his relationships with local prosecutors and judges. As a former prosecutor, I have developed solid relationships with the law enforcement community, and I know what is required in order to successfully defend your case.
- Deportation
Anthony N. Palumbo, Esq. has 35+ years of practice in the State of New Jersey and has been involved in hundreds of situations involving green card holders who, because of criminal and/or municipal court problems have faced deportation proceedings if not for the assistance given to them by Anthony N. Palumbo, Esq.
- Lewdness-Indecent Exposure
If you have been charged with Indecent Exposure or Lewd Conduct, I understand what you are going through. Everyday good people make poor decisions, but everyone has the right to make mistakes and move forward. As a former prosecutor and current public defender with over thirty-five (35) years of criminal trial experience , I know how to build a strong defense against the prosecutor who wants to put you behind bars. I will guide you through this process and fight to defend your rights.
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