Under New Jersey law, resisting arrest can be charged as a disorderly persons offense. If law enforcement officers allege that you attempted to elude them, you face a fourth degree offense. Resisting arrest is a third degree crime if you threatened to use violent force against the officer. Resisting arrest is almost never a stand-alone criminal charge. In nearly every instance, resisting arrest is just one of many criminal allegations. The effect is to give prosecutors more leverage in their dealings with the defendant.
If you have been accused of resisting arrest, you need an experienced lawyer on your side. The Morristown law firm of Maynard & Sumner, LLC, will put forth a strong defense against all criminal charges. We often see resisting arrest charges. In many cases, these charges are based on flimsy evidence.
When our law firm defends you in a criminal case, you can be sure that our defense attorneys will not stand for charges that are not backed by sufficient proof. It is the state's duty to prove the charges against you beyond a reasonable doubt. An instinctive, reflexive physical reaction to pain associated with being tackled and held or having handcuffs put on is not necessarily a violent crime against police.
Our New Jersey criminal defense law firm aggressively represents defendants in criminal cases throughout the communities and counties surrounding our Morristown location, including Sussex and Hudson County. Regardless of your location and precise criminal charges, we welcome the opportunity to evaluate your case.
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Contact us or call 973-540-0054 today if you were charged with any crime in New Jersey, including resisting arrest. Our lawyers are prepared to defend you aggressively against resisting arrest and any other charges you may be facing.
