New Jersey Criminal Defense

Like many professions, dentistry is tightly regulated by the state of New Jersey in order to maintain standards for public safety. A dentist can only practice here when they are licensed by the State Board of Dentistry. When a person practices dentistry without a license from the board in NJ, or their license has been limited by the board and their practice exceeds the scope of the limited license, they can be charged with a crime under the Unlawful Practice of Dentistry statute, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-30.

If you are convicted of a crime of the third degree, you can face three to five years in prison, a $15,000 fine, and additional civil and administrative penalties from the Board of Dentistry and dental patients who may take legal action against you. It’s perilous, to say the least, to be charged under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-30, and you should seek experienced legal help right away.

Matthew Reisig defends licensed professionals against allegations of misconduct in New Jersey. Call 732-625-9661 today for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey criminal defense lawyer.

Money Laundering (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-25) is an extremely serious charge in New Jersey, and conviction can destroy your life. Similarly to theft crimes, the penalties for Money Laundering charges are scaled to the value of the allegations, but the charges are much more dangerous, with vastly longer potential sentences at most levels.

For starters, a money laundering charge whose value is less than $75,000 is a crime of the third degree and conviction will lead to a sentence of three to five years in prison and a $15,000 fine. When the value of the money laundering scheme is appraised at between $75,000 and $500,000, you’ll be charged at the second degree level and face a five to 10 year sentence and fines up to $150,000.

If you’re convicted of laundering money in amounts above $500,000, you’ll have a first degree crime on your record and face a prison sentence of between 10 and 20 years. The judge will impose a minimum sentence of between one-third and one-half of your sentence which you must serve before you’ll be eligible for parole.

Charges of money laundering in New Jersey have the potential to destroy your future. Fight back against serious criminal charges with an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney. Call Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9661 and talk to a lawyer for free.

Those who hire people to direct business their way in furtherance of a fraud, or who act as runners to refer clients or patients to unscrupulous lawyers or doctors so they can make fraudulent claims, can be charged under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-22.1, Use of Runners.

Under the statute, a person who knowingly drives customers or patients to professionals who are making fraudulent claims against insurance companies, insured people, or public health programs, can be found guilty of a crime of the third degree and face a three to five year sentence if convicted. You’ll also be fined $15,000. Being charged under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-22.1 doesn’t preclude other charges, and you may be facing a lengthy indictment based on the type and severity of the fraud scheme.

These charges can be quite serious and threaten your freedom, livelihood, and financial future. If you’ve been charged under 2C:21-22.1 or related statutes, get experienced help right away. Matthew Reisig has protected professionals in New Jersey from allegations of misconduct for almost two decades. Call 732-625-9661 today for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney.

In certain types of fraud rings, legal or medical professionals may recruit customers or patients in order to improperly pursue claims against insurance companies, public health programs, or others. Those professionals will often employ a third party, known as a “runner,” to refer business to them to further the fraud scheme.

Under Use of Runners (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-22.1), it is a crime of the third degree to employ a person as a runner, or to act as a runner for a fraud scheme. Penalties for conviction include three to five years in prison and a fine of $15,000. The court has discretion under the statute to sentence an offender to probation or another non-custodial term of imprisonment when the court believes that prison would present a greater injustice.

Obviously, working with a strong criminal defense team is the best way to avoid the worst consequences of conviction under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-22.1, whether you are alleged to have employed runners or acted as one. A strong defense may mean that charges are dropped, reduced, or defeated in court, but even in the worst case scenario, a good lawyer may help you avoid time in prison. Matthew Reisig has successfully defended clients in New Jersey for nearly 20 years. Call 732-625-9661 today and talk to an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney for free.

The State Board of Social Work Examiners is the governing body for social workers in the state of New Jersey, and practicing social workers are required to hold a license issued by the board to work as social workers in the state.

Those who practice social work without a license in New Jersey, work beyond the scope of a license that has limited by the board, promote themselves as social workers when they are unlicensed or have had a license revoked, or practice social work under a false or assumed name are in violation of statute N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20.4, Unauthorized Practice of Social Work. Those charged under the law face a sentence of three to five years, $15,000 in fines, a felony record, and the possibility of additional sanction from the board.

It is possible to defend yourself against charges of Unauthorized Practice of Social Work. Matthew Reisig has helped protect the rights and careers of professionals facing allegations of fraudulent or out-of-scope work for nearly 20 years. Call 732-625-9661 today and talk to an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney for free.

A person charged with a crime or criminal offense in New Jersey has a constitutional right to an attorney at all critical stages of his case.

Necessarily, the commencement of the critical stage of a proceeding is when a person is charged with the crime or criminal offense. In plain language, this when a person is arrested.

However, individuals suspected of committing a crime or criminal offense should always consult with a criminal attorney before they are actually charged or arrested for same. This is the biggest mistake that individuals make who are charged with crimes or criminal offenses in New Jersey.

If a person has already retained an attorney with knowledge that they are already being actively investigated for a crime or criminal offense, the attorney will prevent law enforcement from taking a statement from his client. Admissions against interest are almost always the most important evidence in a criminal case.

If you have been arrested in New Jersey and need a top-flight defense attorney, give attorney Matthew Reisig a call at 732-625-9661.