What To Do After An Arrest In Bergen County - Adam M. Lustberg
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From Lustberg Law Offices, LLC - "What To Do After An Arrest In Bergen County" discusses covering the choices that shape a case in the hours after an arrest. The discussion explains why complying physically with officers, remaining silent about the allegations, and clearly requesting a lawyer matter in the first hour, along with how these steps apply to traffic stops, domestic calls, and warrant arrests. It also touches on how juvenile arrests proceed to family court and how drunk driving stops carry separate license and chemical testing consequences.
The episode features Adam M. Lustberg of Lustberg Law Offices, LLC, who has argued at over 30 detention hearings under the New Jersey system of criminal justice reform. Listeners will hear about the rights available during an arrest, including the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to be free from unreasonable searches under the Fourth Amendment and Article I, Paragraph 7 of the New Jersey Constitution. The conversation also covers what officers can and cannot do once a person clearly asks for a lawyer.
The episode walks through the booking process at a Bergen County police station, including fingerprinting, photographs, and a criminal history check, and explains the difference between a complaint-summons and a complaint-warrant. It also describes how bail decisions now rely on a risk assessment prepared by Pretrial Services rather than a set dollar amount, and how a detention hearing allows both sides to present arguments about release conditions.
Later segments address what happens at a first court appearance, how charges can sometimes be reduced or dismissed, and how a criminal record can affect employment, housing, and professional licensing. Listeners looking for more information can call Lustberg Law Offices, LLC at (201) 880-5311 to discuss their situation.
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