Protecting the Rights of the Criminally Accused.
Call me at (908) 354-7006 If You are Accused of a Crime call before you give up rights that cannot be reclaimed.
A New Jersey Trial Criminal Defense Attorney, Who Will Provide You With Competent And Vigorous Legal Representation, And Will Fight For Your Acquittal In all Federal, State and Municipal Courts.
"Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them." - Matthew 5-7
My name is Vincent James Sanzone, Jr. 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 17 years and have been involved in hundreds of jury and non-jury trials, in both civil and criminal cases.
Watch Vincent J. Sanzone, Jr., argue before the New Jersey Supreme Court in State v. Burr, on March 10, 2008. He argues the case for Mr. Burr after the prosecutor who is speaking first.http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/webcast/asx/a_36_07.asx
YOUR Constitutional RIGHTS
DEFENDANT'S RIGHTS
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 attorney.
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.
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.
