A reoccurring issue confronting our attorneys in Middlesex County and elsewhere in NJ is immigration consequences stemming from a criminal offense. Since cases heard in Edison Municipal Court are limited to disorderly persons offenses, which are considered misdemeanors, they typically are not considered aggravated felonies that can get you removed from the United States. You can, however, face a crime involving moral turpitude in municipal court, for example, shoplifting, and multiple convictions of this kind can get you deported so it is important to hire an experienced attorney.
If your Edison criminal matter is being heard at the Middlesex County Superior Court, then it is possible for a single conviction to compromise your immigration status if it is considered an aggravated felony (i.e. possession of cocaine, distribution of CDS, aggravated assault, etc.). Securing a dismissal, downgrade or Pretrial Intervention is imperative if you are facing an aggravated felony arising in Edison NJ. Our NJ criminal defense lawyers are highly experienced and have a long record of success that you can rely on.
