Robbery And Aggravated Assault Defense Attorney In Atlantic City
Theft and aggravated assault charges can dramatically impact your immediate future. Authorities in the Atlantic City area of New Jersey take these charges seriously and are aggressive in prosecuting your case, often seeking the maximum jail time and fines available. They often treat people in this situation as hardened criminals, even though the law says you are innocent until proven guilty.
At the Law Offices of Michael H. Schreiber, L.L.C., we treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve. With decades of legal experience, we strategically defend your rights while zealously protecting your freedom. Our firm serves clients throughout the Atlantic City area and across all of South Jersey.
How Severe Are The Charges You Face?
The severity of the charges filed against you – including the maximum penalties – depends on the specific factors in your case. With theft, the more valuable the stolen property, the harsher the penalties, generally. In an aggravated assault charge, things can be a bit more complicated than theft charges. There is no one-to-one correlation between a single action and the potential for your sentence. Here are the potential complicating factors:
- Use of a firearm
- Severity of the injuries
- Relationship to the victim
- Age of the victim
- Was there a sexual component to the act
An aggravated assault charge may include one or all of the above factors, and each one can drastically increase the legal stakes you face. Attorney Michael H. Schreiber has over 42 years of legal experience. He will use his knowledge and skills to build a strong defense on your behalf, whether you are facing first-degree charges or disorderly persons offenses.
Seeking Alternatives To Jail Or Prison
While prosecutors like to pretend that criminal cases are straightforward and grounded in malice, we know that is not always true. Often, crimes are committed because of underlying issues such as drug addiction or mental illness. Attorney Schreiber believes that putting someone who has an addiction in prison is a waste of the taxpayers’ money. Instead, he believes that treatment is the best approach.
If you suffer from addiction, we will do everything in our power to seek an alternative resolution to your case, including drug court and mental health court. By building a case that shows how you – and society – would benefit more from treatment rather than traditional penalties, it may be possible to avoid jail time.
Arrange A Consultation Today
Attorney Michael H. Schreiber is here to defend your name and freedom, and he wants to hear from you. To arrange a confidential consultation, please call our office or send us an email. We offer services in Spanish.