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Do Not Let Charges Ruin Your Future

If you are facing criminal charges, your freedom is at stake. Your family, job, money and reputation could also be in jeopardy. On top of monetary fines, jail time and other penalties, a mark on your criminal record could continue to affect you for the rest of your life.

A criminal record can affect job and housing opportunities, as well as increase your penalties for any future offenses. You should never face these charges without a criminal defense lawyer at your side who knows how to defend you from such devastating consequences.

Working Through The Most Complex Cases

At the Law Offices of Peter G. Aziz & Associates LLC, we routinely help clients facing such misdemeanor or felony charges as:

DUI/DWI
Murder
Manslaughter
White collar crimes
Insurance fraud
Simple or aggravated assault
Charges of domestic violence
Theft charges
Drug crimes

We also take on complex matters that cross over into family law such as assault charges in domestic violence cases, which may also include a temporary restraining order. In these cases, the parties have to go to criminal court and family law court to deal with two separate charges. Many attorneys do not handle these cases because of the complexity involved, but we know how to fight for our clients’ interests, no matter how challenging the case.

Facing Gun Charges In New Jersey And New York

Gun charges in both New Jersey and New York carry serious consequences that can change your life forever. New Jersey enforces some of the toughest gun laws in America. Under the Graves Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6(c)), unlawful possession of a firearm can result in years behind bars and ineligibility for parole, even for first-time offenders.

Common gun-related charges include:

Possession of handguns, rifles or shotguns without the right permits
Carrying a weapon with the intent to use it illegally
Possessing a firearm when prior convictions prohibit you from owning guns
Having hollow-point bullets
Transporting a firearm without a proper permit

In New York, the law classifies many gun crimes as violent felonies, which trigger longer sentences and stricter conditions. Possession charges can quickly escalate based on where you were caught, whether the gun was loaded and your criminal history.

Both states approach gun charges with unique laws and procedures. What counts as a defense in New York might not work in New Jersey. The permits valid in one state mean nothing across the border.

Anywhere in the country, the stakes become even higher when firearms are involved in other offenses. For instance, if prosecutors charge you with robbery while you possessed a weapon, the penalties increase dramatically.

Murder And Homicide Defense

Murder and homicide charges represent the gravest accusations in our criminal justice system. A conviction can mean decades in prison or life behind bars. A conviction can mean decades in prison or life behind bars.

Related offenses include:

Aggravated manslaughter: When you act recklessly in a way that shows extreme indifference to human life and someone dies, you may face this charge.
Reckless manslaughter: A less severe form where reckless behavior causes death. You still face substantial prison time.
Vehicular homicide: If someone dies because you operated a vehicle recklessly, prosecutors charge vehicular homicide with significant penalties.

These cases involve complex evidence, including ballistics, DNA, digital records and medical findings. We dig deep into every detail, working with forensic professionals who analyze the prosecution’s evidence and find weaknesses in their case.

A homicide case is never about a single moment. It is about the complete picture – what led to that moment, what you believed was happening and what actually occurred. We fight to ensure that the story is told accurately and completely.

Strangulation And Domestic Violence-Related Assaults

Strangulation allegations in domestic violence cases lead to swift action. Police make arrests immediately. Courts issue no-contact orders. Authorities seize your firearms. All of this can happen before you can explain what really occurred.

We build your defense by:

Challenging false or exaggerated claims driven by custody or relationship conflicts
Highlighting the absence of medical or physical evidence
Exposing contradictions in statements, police reports and witness accounts
Negotiating reduced charges or diversion programs that can lead to dismissal

These cases require more than legal knowledge. They demand understanding of the personal conflicts that fuel these accusations. Charges often emerge from custody battles, divorces or relationship disputes where emotions override truth.

Get Started On Your Defense

With office locations in Clifton, Summit and Montclair, New Jersey, and Port Chester and South Rye, New York, we serve clients across New Jersey and areas of New York. Call today for a free consultation about your case at 973-869-5765. You can also reach us online. We accept credit cards.