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Summit Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C.

4.6
128 Reviews

  • 47 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901, U.S.A.+2 locations

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • True Counsel

  • Criminal Law LawyersLitigation, Appellate Practice and 55 more

Samuel M. Gaylord
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Ventura, Miesowitz & Keough, P.C.

4.8
10 Reviews

  • 783 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901-2332, U.S.A.

  • Law Office with 8 lawyers3 awards

  • Ventura, Miesowitz & Keough, P.C. offers the resources and know-how you expect from a larger practice, paired with the responsiveness and personal attention of a smaller firm. The... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury Litigation, Estate Planning and 12 more

Maria Blancato
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Cooper & Smith (Summit)

4.8
1707 Reviews

  • 34 Broad Street Suite 5A, Summit, NJ 07902, U.S.A.+9 locations

  • Law Office with 19 lawyers2 awards

  • Experience That Counts. Conveniently located in North Central New Jersey.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPPH Litigation

  • Free Consultation

Daniel Lodar
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Lanza Law Firm LLP

4.4
1 Review

  • Serving Summit, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Lanza Law Firm LLP assists with numerous legal challenges, including Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Head Spinal Injuries and Wrongful Death issues. From our office in South... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Estate Planning and 29 more

Kenneth W. Thomas
Associate
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Wolfenson & Ashkenazi, P.C.

4.9
198 Reviews

  • Serving Summit, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Office with 3 lawyers4 awards

  • Helping You Get a Fresh Start in New Jersey, whether through divorce, purchase of a residential or commercial property, purchase of a business, or filing for bankruptcy protection.

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Divorce and 17 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Andrew M. Wolfenson
Senior Partner
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Donald A. DiGioia Law Group, P.A.

4.9
94 Reviews

  • Serving Summit, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers3 awards

  • Personal Injury, Criminal, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, White Collar Crime

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Medical Malpractice and 6 more

Donald A. DiGioia
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Lombardi & Lombardi, P.A.

4.3
8 Reviews

  • Serving Summit, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Office with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • We Fight For Your Cause, Recovered more than $275 million in compensation for accident victims, 2005-2007 New Jersey Super Lawyers

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Plaintiffs Personal Injury and 12 more

Michael R. Lombardi
Criminal Law Lawyer
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My NJ Injury Lawyer Howard P. Lesnik, Esq.

5.0
100 Reviews

  • Serving Summit, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • The Law Office of Howard P. Lesnik, LLC assists with numerous legal challenges, including Criminal Law, Municipal Law and Personal Injury issues. From our office in... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersInjuries, Motor Vehicle Accidents and 3 more

Howard Lesnik Esq.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, PC

4.7
94 Reviews

  • Serving Summit, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Office with 31 lawyers3 awards

  • A New Jersey Firm You Can Rely On For Over 13 Practice Areas That Include: Criminal Law, Family Law, Corporate and Business Law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersArbitration, Mediation and Special Master, Business Law and Commercial Transactions and 11 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Rachel Bauer
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Vyzas & Associates, P.C.

4.9
120 Reviews

  • Serving Summit, NJ

  • Law Office with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Personalized service for your complex transactions. We specialize in real estate, banking, commercial finance and litigation, cooperative, condominium and timeshare registration,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersReal Estate, Bankruptcy Defense and 70 more

  • Free Consultation

James Robertson
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Tobin Kessler Greenstein Caruso Wiener and Konray

4.4
9 Reviews

  • Serving Summit, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Office with 11 lawyers2 awards

  • New Jersey attorneys in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Construction Site Accidents, Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Dog Bites,Truck Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents,... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCar / Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle / Truck Accidents and 12 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Howard Wiener
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Goldstein & Handwerker, LLP

4.7
12 Reviews

  • Serving Summit, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers1 award

  • If you are facing criminal charges or struggling to recover after being injured in an accident, the law firm of Goldstein & Handwerker, LLP will provide the reliable advice and... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, DUI/DWI and 2 more

Steven Goldstein
Criminal Law Lawyer
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The Pope and Hascup Law Group

4.5
3 Reviews

  • Serving Summit, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Office with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • NEWARK ATTORNEYS DEFEND YOUR RIGHTS IN PERSONAL INJURY AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, White Collar Defense and 17 more

Anthony J. Pope
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys at Law, LLC

4.9
28 Reviews

  • Serving Summit, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Office with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • If you've been injured due to negligence of another, call the Law Office of Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys at Law, LLC for a FREE case analysis.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Auto Accident and 17 more

  • Free Consultation

Danny T. Matrafajlo
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Offices of Eric B. Morrell

4.8
91 Reviews

  • Serving Summit, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • One of New Jersey's top-rated Criminal Defense Trial Attorneys who has earned a reputation as “A Fighter Not a Handshaker” Our law offices seek to rehabilitate each client.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Expungements and 14 more

  • Free Consultation

Eric B. Morrell
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Office of Michael P. Otto, LLC

4.3
13 Reviews

  • Serving Summit, NJ and Union County, New Jersey

  • Law Office with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Law Office of Michael P. Otto, LLC has been protecting the rights of individuals and families in Central and Northern New Jersey for 23 years.

  • Criminal Law LawyersBankruptcy Chapter 7, Bankruptcy Chapter 11 and 43 more

  • Free Consultation

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Michael Otto
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Offices of William T. Anastasio

  • 141 Butler Parkway, Summit, NJ 07901, U.S.A.

Hartlaub, Dotten & Mezzacca, P.C.

  • 47 River Rd., Summit, NJ 07901, U.S.A.

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Russell H. Hulsizer

  • 99 Summit, Ave., Summit, NJ 07902-0776, U.S.A.

Stephen P. Dempsey Counselor at Law

  • 99 Summit Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901, U.S.A.

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What is the punishment for a minor distributing a controlled substance on school grounds?

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Answered by attorney John Wood Bussman (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at The Law Offices of John W. Bussman
It depends on a whole lot of considerations (what was he distributing? was he giving it away or selling it? how much did he have? what is his criminal record like? etc.) It's really hard to answer that questions without knowing the details. Talk to an attorney ASAP.
It depends on a whole lot of considerations (what was he distributing? was he giving it away or selling it? how much did he have? what is his criminal record like? etc.) It's really hard to answer that questions without knowing the details. Talk to an attorney ASAP.
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What is the punishment for a minor distributing a controlled substance on school grounds?

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Answered by attorney Stephen Lewis Freeborn (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Freeborn Law Offices P.S.
Start with automatic and permanent expulsion from the school district. Factors to consider: was if high school, junior high, or elementary school? What types and quantity of drugs were being possessed and distributed? The answers to these questions will determine the level of charge. While you are 17, and that technically is a "minor", the prosecutor could still elect to charge you as an adult. Potential charges: possession of a controlled substance (if you had pills, you could conceivably receive a separate charge/count for each pill), possession with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia. For the distribution charge, you could receive one count for each person to whom you delivered the drug. You are probably look at felony charges, which could carry with it some substantial jail time, as well as loss of your constitutional rights. The fact that you were dealing/distributing on school grounds may also result in an enhancement of the penalties (ie., jail time and possibly prison time), for reason that schools are considered to be specially protected areas. A conviction of these types of charges will more than likely disqualify you from attending most colleges (if that is your intent), and certainly disqualify you from federal grants, scholarships and student loans. My advice to you is to retain a good criminal defense attorney in your area.
Start with automatic and permanent expulsion from the school district. Factors to consider: was if high school, junior high, or elementary school? What types and quantity of drugs were being possessed and distributed? The answers to these questions will determine the level of charge. While you are 17, and that technically is a "minor", the prosecutor could still elect to charge you as an adult. Potential charges: possession of a controlled substance (if you had pills, you could conceivably receive a separate charge/count for each pill), possession with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia. For the distribution charge, you could receive one count for each person to whom you delivered the drug. You are probably look at felony charges, which could carry with it some substantial jail time, as well as loss of your constitutional rights. The fact that you were dealing/distributing on school grounds may also result in an enhancement of the penalties (ie., jail time and possibly prison time), for reason that schools are considered to be specially protected areas. A conviction of these types of charges will more than likely disqualify you from attending most colleges (if that is your intent), and certainly disqualify you from federal grants, scholarships and student loans. My advice to you is to retain a good criminal defense attorney in your area.
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How long do I have to press sexual assault charges after an assault has occurred?

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Answered by attorney Larry K. Dunn (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Weo Office Suites, LLC
It is never "too late" to report a sexual assault. The law treats sexual assault charges differently from other types of crimes and "late" reporting is not uncommon given the young age of the victims. Whether the perpetrator can be prosecuted depends on several factors which the police and prosecutor will review. Reporting the crime may also lead to the discovery of other victims.
It is never "too late" to report a sexual assault. The law treats sexual assault charges differently from other types of crimes and "late" reporting is not uncommon given the young age of the victims. Whether the perpetrator can be prosecuted depends on several factors which the police and prosecutor will review. Reporting the crime may also lead to the discovery of other victims.
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