Juvenile Law

There is no greater fear for a parent than the fear of something happening to one's child. The teenage years of a child's life can be particularly difficult for parents who are concerned about their children. It can come as a complete shock to you as a parent to be informed that your child has been arrested. While such information can give rise to a slew of emotions, it is important for you as a parent to continue to act rationally and represent your child's best interests.

The absolute most important thing you should do after learning that your child is facing criminal accusations is to immediately call an experienced Juvenile Law attorney.

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Criminal Law

Each criminal law case is unique. The rules and regulations are not consistent and depend on many different factors. For example, criminal cases tried in Federal Court have much different procedural rules and have different laws than criminal cases tried in State Court. This is why it is absolutely critical for you to hire an attorney who knows all of the fine details of the law in both State and Federal courts. It is just as important that your attorney have the type of experience defending the kind of crime that you are charged with. 

Mr. Newman has a plethora of experience and an exceptional record in virtually all types of criminal cases. He has fought for both companies and individuals in Federal and State courts for over 30 years with unprecedented success.

Criminal law cases, as opposed to civil cases, threaten your liberty and freedom with the possibility of jail-time coming into play. In criminal cases, the government (State or Federal) decides whether or not to prosecute. A case commences against you when the government issues a formal document which accuses you of a crime. Criminal law cases can deal with felonies or misdemeanors.

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