John B. Fabriele, III (@johnbfabriele)

What happens when criminal charges are filed? A criminal charge is technically referred to as a “criminal complaint” in New Jersey. After a person is arrested or has received a summons, a court date will be set for their first appearance within 48-hours of the arrest. This is when the defendant will stand before a judge and learn if they qualify for bail, pretrial release, or pre-trial detention. It’s vital to have a Somerville criminal defense lawyer by your side throughout this process. Continue Reading - https://www.fabrielelaw.com/somerville-criminal-lawyer.html #newjersey #criminalcharges #somervillenj