If You Have Been Arrested or Charged with a Crime or Disorderly Person's Offense, Call Attorney Sanzone Cell Phone 201-240-5716, Office 908-354-7006. You Owe it to Yourself and the People Who Care about You. Choosing the Right Attorney will be the Most Important Decision You will Make.
What makes the best criminal defense attorney? At the Elizabeth law offices of Vincent J. Sanzone, Jr., I believe professionalism and forethought are the foundation for the best criminal defense. As a criminal defense attorney serving Essex and Union County for over 20 years I have aggressively protected the rights of the accused throughout the State of New Jersey, and in federal courts in New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania. providing my clients with the personal service and aggressive defense they deserve through negotiation with prosecutors and skillful courtroom advocacy. An Essex County attorney who is not afraid to stand up and fight for his client
N.J. Criminal Lawyers, A Criminal Defense Lawyer in N.J., Who Will Provide You With Competent And Vigorous Legal Representation, And Will Fight For Your Acquittal In all Federal, State and Municipal Courts.
Recent Wins,Breaking News: December 11, 2001, Superior Court, Essex County. Defendant indicted for Second Degree Aggravated Arson, Second Degree Insurance Fraud, and Third Degree Theft by Deception. Motions filed. Result: On day of trial, Essex County Prosecutor agrees to allow Defendant into the PTI program, in which all charges will be dropped after successful completion. Defendant registered alien was subject to immediate and mandatory deportation if convicted of any of the counts. Defendant rejected pleading to Fourth Degree with sentence of probation, and elected to go to trial until the PTI was finally offered. December 5, 2011, Superior Court, Hudson County. Defendant charged with possession of CDS with intent to distribute within 500 feet of public park. Motion to suppress filed. Results: Motion to Suppress granted, all charges dismissed and indictment dismissed. November, 2011, Superior Court, Union County. Defendant indicted for possession of handgun by convicted felon (certain persons), and armed robbery in which a handgun was used. Defendant gave full confession after arrest. Defendant offered 17 years with 85% period of parole ineligibility. Result: After appropriate motions filed, including Miranda Motion, and Entrapment defense motions defendant offered plea of 5 years with 85%, to run concurrent to a new charge. November, 2011, Superior Court, Union County. Defendant indicted for possession of CDS with intent to distribute and handgun found in his automobile (certain persons), which carries consecutive sentencing. Offer 12 years with 85%. Result: Motion to suppress filed and after the first day of testimony by police officers for the State, Defendant offered five years with one year of parole ineligibility to run concurrent to a new arrest and charge while the first charge was still pending. October 12, 2011, Monmouth County. Defendant charged with DUI, driving on the revoked list for prior DWI and reckless driving. Defendant breath alcohol reading was 0.23%. Second offender facing minimum two years loss of license and mandatory jail sentence because caught while driving while on the revoked list. Results: All charges completely dismissed on motion to suppress and failure to provide discovery. September 15, 2011, Union County. Defendant charged with possession of CDS found in automobile. Motion to Suppress filed including defense request for MVR tape. Results: Court granting motion to suppress case dismissed. July 12, 2011, Fordham Law School Professor and Attorney Sanzone quoted by New York Times Online regarding Strauss-Kahan case. See story at http://law.fordham.edu/newsroom/23023.htm July 5, 2011, the prominent international European news wire, AFP, quotes attorney Vincent Sanzone predicting that the Manhattan District Attorney will eventually drop all sexual assault charges against Dominique Strauss-Kahn because the alleged victim has no credibility and the D.A. will not risk a trial in which Mr. Strauss-Kahn would be acquitted. For the full story go to: http://es-us.noticias.yahoo.com/cargos-eeuu-jefe-fmi-retirados-prensa-152913139.htjml May 16, 2011, Essex County, Superior Court, Remand Court, four day trial, verdict not guilty all counts. Defendant charged with 2C:12-1, 2C:33-1(a), and 2C: 33-4b. If convicted the Defendant, a nursing assistant would have lost her job at a nursing home and be permanently banned from holding any job in the health care industry. October 18, 2010, Essex County Superior Court, client charged with two counts of second degree robbery and two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery. After the close of State's case and cross-examination of alleged victims, State moves to dismiss all charges. Court enters an Order dismissing all charges. Breaking News: January 15, 2009, Vincent obtains a not guilty verdict for client, in all counts, in criminal jury trial Somerset County. State was represented by the Office of N.J. Attorney General. (Read Article As Appeared in News Tribune) Breaking News: June 12, 2008, Vincent obtains reversal of conviction. New Jersey Supreme Court Overturns Conviction and Grants New Trial.
Vincent J. Sanzone, Jr., as a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Elizabeth, NJ, County of Union, my law firm concentrates in the area of criminal defense of all crimes in federal, state and municipal courts, throughout the State of New Jersey In addition I have represented criminal defendants in criminal cases in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Additionally, my practice includes civil rights litigation, specifically, § 1983 police misconduct cases, in which I have represented individuals who have had their constitutional rights violated by the police.
National Associations of Criminal Defense Attorneys
New Jersey Bar Association
Legal Center for Defense of Life
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey
I have been a lawyer and a practicing attorney in New Jersey for 20 years and have been involved in hundreds of jury and non-jury trials, in both civil and criminal cases. N.J. Criminal Lawyers for your best defense.
Never Give A Statement to the Police- It is essential that defendants understand that they have nothing to gain, and everything to lose, by giving a statement to the police, either formally, or informally, prior to consulting with an experienced criminal defense lawyer in NJ.
Right to an Attorney - Defendants have the right to an attorney throughout legal proceedings. The court will appoint an attorney for the defendant at no charge if he/she cannot afford to hire one. However, at the end of the case, you will be billed by the public defender's office, and a judgment and lien will be placed against you for their services.
Right to a Jury Trial - Defendants have the right to a speedy, public jury trial. At the trial, the defendant is presumed innocent, and cannot be convicted unless 12 impartial jurors have been convinced of the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Right to Confront Witnesses - Defendants have the right to confront and cross-examine all witnesses testifying against them.
Right Against Self-Incrimination - The defendant has the right to remain silent, to prevent self-incrimination, and the right to testify on their own behalf. Never speak to law enforcement until who have spoken to an experienced criminal defense lawyer in NJ.
Right to Produce Evidence - The defendant has the right to present evidence and to have the court issue a subpoena to bring into court all witnesses and evidence favorable to them, at no cost to them.
Just say "No" to Warrantless Searches. Note: If a police officer asks your permission to search, you, your automobile or house, you are under no obligation to consent. The only reason they are asking you is because they don't have enough evidence to search without your consent. If you consent to a search request you give up one of the most important constitutional rights you have, your Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. Let them obtain a Warrant from an independent magistrate or judge based on probable cause. You have everything to lose, and nothing to gain by consenting. You have rights use them.
