Sentencing in New Jersey Criminal Cases

Criminal Defense Attorney in Totowa, New Jersey

Sentencing is possibly the most significant aspect of a criminal case. It is the point at which a Judge will determine the punishment for the crime that you have either been found guilty of or pled guilty to. The sentencing range is extraordinarily broad. In certain circumstances, you might be eligible for non-custodial probation, meaning that you will not have to serve any time in either the county jail or New Jersey State Prison. In other circumstances, you might be facing a lengthy term of incarceration in New Jersey State Prison with a period of parole ineligibility, meaning that the Court will specify a term that must be served before you will become eligible for parole. In some circumstances, you may be subjected to additional penalties such as a driver’s license suspension or a requirement to reimburse the State’s victim for damages sustained (i.e., restitution ). In all circumstances, the Court will impose fines upon you.

Even if you entered a plea agreement with the State of New Jersey and agreed to a specific sentence, a skillful defense attorney may be successful in arguing for a lesser sentence.

If you are pending sentencing for a criminal conviction, it is imperative that you have an experienced lawyer arguing for the best possible result. Contact Alissa D. Hascup today to schedule a free consultation.

Passaic County NJ Criminal Sentencing Lawyer

Ms. Hascup is a talented criminal defense lawyer who represents clients throughout New Jersey, including Hackensack, Morristown, Newark, and Paterson, who seek to obtain the best outcome at sentencing. She has appeared at Sentencing Hearings on crimes ranging from aggravated manslaughter, aggravated sexual assault, arson, and robbery, to terroristic threats, eluding, endangering the welfare of a child, and contempt. She has experience with the following Sentencing issues:

Sentencing ranges and presumptions
Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences
Parole ineligibility terms
‘Graves Act’
‘Brimage Guidelines’
No Early Release Act (NERA)
Three strikes
Extended terms
Domestic violence sentencing
Sex offender sentencing
Drug offenses: waiver of mandatory minimum and extended terms
Jail credits and credits for time served
Alternatives to Incarceration
Probation
Restitution and fines
Victims and sentencing
Modification or reduction of sentence

Contact a Denville NJ Sentencing Lawyer for a Free Consultation

Having the right lawyer argue for you at Sentencing can make all the difference. Alissa D. Hascup is available anytime to discuss your case. Your initial consultation is always provided free of charge. Contact Ms. Hascup right away.

If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, you want a battle-tested, aggressive criminal defense attorney on your side. Alissa D. Hascup will protect your rights and your freedom. She is highly skilled and incredibly motivated and puts clients first – always.

Please contact Ms. Hascup’s office today to request a free initial consultation about your criminal charges. She will review the facts of your case, answer your questions, and explain how she can best defend you.

Ms. Hascup can be reached 24/7. For your convenience, she offers night and weekend appointments, as well as virtual appointments.

Courts We Serve

In Passaic County, including Paterson, Clifton, Wayne, Passaic, West Milford, Hawthorne, Little Falls, Pompton Lakes, Ringwood, Woodland Park, Wanaque, Totowa, North Haledon, Haledon, Bloomingdale, and Prospect Park, in Morris County, including Morristown, Parsippany, Denville, Randolph, Rockaway, Madison, Boonton, Dover, East Hanover, Montville, Lincoln Park, Pequannock, Butler, and Riverdale, in Essex County, including Newark, East Orange, West Orange, South Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Montclair, Belleville, Nutley, Maplewood, Millburn, Verona, Cedar Grove, West Caldwell, Glen Ridge, Fairfield, and Roseland.

Offices

Alissa D. Hascup, Esq.