Princeton Criminal Defense Attorney

Skilled Princeton Criminal Defense Attorney Works to Protect Your Rights When Charged with Crimes in Mercer County or Throughout NJ

When you have been arrested for or charged with a crime, do not try to handle your situation on your own. Trying to talk your way out of a criminal prosecution will likely only further hurt your case. Instead, reach out to a Princeton criminal defense attorney to get answers to your questions about what you should expect in your case and what steps you can take to protect your rights and interests.

At Hartman Duff, LLC, our attorneys have fought to protect the reputation, freedom, and future of clients facing criminal prosecution in Princeton and throughout Mercer County and New Jersey. Our firm has the experience and resources to match up against the extensive resources of state and federal prosecutors. Some of our attorneys have previously served as assistant prosecutors, so we understand how criminal cases are built and prosecuted. This allows us to develop and pursue legal strategies aimed at the weaknesses in the state’s case against you so that we can secure a favorable outcome for you that involves the reduction or dismissal of charges, the entire dismissal of your case, or an acquittal at trial. But we also understand the anxiety and stress that being charged with a crime can cause.

Contact our firm today for a free case review to speak to a Princeton criminal defense attorney about your rights and options if you are under criminal investigation or have been arrested or charged with a crime. We strive to provide compassionate, personal attention during this difficult period. Our attorneys can arrange to meet with you in custody or at your home if necessary, including on evenings and weekends if best for you.

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Criminal Charges Our Firm Can Help With

A Princeton criminal defense attorney from Hartman Duff, LLC has the expertise to defend your freedom and future if you have been charged with or have a criminal case involving:

Princeton DUI/DWI Charges
Princeton Drug Charges
Princeton Shoplifting Charges
Princeton Robbery Charges
Princeton White Collar Crimes
Princeton Juvenile Crimes
Princeton Domestic Violence Charges
Princeton Restraining Order Violations
Princeton Weapons Charges
Princeton Assault Charges
Princeton Terroristic Threat Charges
Princeton Violent Crime Charges
Princeton Disorderly Persons Offenses
Princeton Traffic Tickets
Princeton Conditional Discharge and Conditional Dismissal Programs
Princeton Expungements
And more…

We also represent clients facing other types of criminal charges as well. Reach out to a Princeton criminal defense attorney from our firm today to see how we may be able to help in your case.

“Mr. Hartman is a wonderful attorney. He is very knowledgeable, informative, and caring. He thoroughly worked on my case and was able to get the charges to a minimum. I was very happy with the results of my case.”

“Les literally helped me from losing EVERYTHING. No exaggeration. I was facing extremely serious charges and he worked his magic and helped change the course of my life. Without Les I would be having a very different conversation right now. Professional and an EXPERT. I would recommend him to ANYONE.”

“I couldn’t be happier with Les Hartman and his staff. I was treated with respect and compassion as an individual, not just another client. Les is a wealth of knowledge and thoroughly explained to me the charges that I was facing taking the time to answer all my questions in full detail. The fees were affordable and his assistant Angela followed up with me to make sure I was prepared and had the correct information I needed for each court appearance. I could not have asked for a better outcome. If you are ever faced with any type of legal issues I would highly recommend Les Hartman and his team.”

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Let a Princeton Criminal Defense Attorney Help You Pursue a Favorable Outcome in Your Case

With a Princeton criminal defense attorney from Hartman Duff, LLC on your side in your case, you can expect to have an attorney who will vigorously pursue results favorable for you by:

Leaving no stone unturned in an independent investigation of your charges to try to find evidence or witnesses that may be helpful to your case.
Consulting with expert witnesses when opinion testimony may strengthen your defense.
Challenging the state’s case and evidence, including filing motions to exclude evidence that is inadmissible under the rules and law or that was obtained through an unlawful or unconstitutional search or arrest.
Advising you of your legal rights and options for pursuing a favorable outcome in your case, including your eligibility for alternatives to prosecution such as pretrial intervention or conditional discharge/dismissal.
Negotiating with prosecutors for a reduction or dismissal of your charges, or through a plea agreement, if appropriate.
Advocating your case in court to fight for a not-guilty verdict, if you choose to defend yourself at trial.

Our firm will treat you with the compassion and respect you deserve and need during this difficult time. We will use all our knowledge, experience, and resources to pursue the best possible outcome for you in your case.

Contact Our Firm Today for a Free Consultation to Learn More About Your Legal Options for Your Case

If you need experienced legal representation to help you protect your freedom and future when facing criminal charges, call or contact Hartman Duff, LLC online today for a free, confidential case evaluation to learn more about how a Princeton criminal defense attorney can help face your charges.

About Princeton, NJ

The borough of Princeton is located in Mercer County, New Jersey, established in 2013 from the consolidation of the Borough of Princeton and Princeton Township. Located between New York City and Philadelphia, Princeton serves as an important commercial and commuter link for the two metro areas. Princeton is perhaps most famous as home to the campus of Princeton University. The community’s links to the university have also brought in many corporations to locate their offices or facilities in Princeton, including Dow Jones & Co., Siemens, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Criminal Defense in Princeton, NJ

Will I have to be in jail while I am awaiting trial on my charges?

Whether the trial court decides to release you pretrial or to order pretrial detention for you will depend on various factors, including the severity of your present offense, your prior criminal history, and the likelihood of you returning to court for trial and all other required appearances. If the trial court releases you pretrial, it may impose various conditions on your release, such as not leaving the state, maintaining employment, and avoiding arrests for new crimes. However, for certain offenses, there is usually a presumption in favor of pretrial detention, including homicide, aggravated assault, burglary, crimes involving a firearm, and other violent offenses.

I am innocent of any crime. Can the police still arrest me?

Even if you are ultimately acquitted or exonerated of a charged crime, there may be sufficient evidence to give law enforcement probable cause to believe that you committed the crime. You should never try to “talk your way out” of an arrest, as you may end up saying something that is later used as evidence against you. You should also never try to flee or avoid arrest, even for a crime you are innocent of since resisting arrest is itself a crime.