An Advocate for People Accused of Violence
Being charged for a violent crime, from murder to assault, is a frightening experience. The State has made a very serious accusation, and you need somewhere to turn for an advocate who will take your side.
I am A. Harold “Hal” Kokes, Esq., and I represent clients in Ocean City and throughout the South Jersey region who are facing murder and other violent crime charges. Contact me for a free initial consultation.
In-Depth Knowledge of New Jersey Criminal Law
I am experienced at representing people facing prosecution in New Jersey criminal courts for a wide range of violent crimes.
If you are charged with a crime that caused someone's death, the charge may be Murder, Manslaughter or Death by Auto or Vessel. I understand the legal standards for each of these charges and the differences between them. I may be able to convince the prosecutor to lower your charge to a less serious offense if appropriate.
An assault charge can become more serious if it is charged as an aggravated assault, which happens if the victim suffered serious injuries, and/or if the assault was committed with a weapon. I am familiar with how these determinations are made and what can be done to help clients facing aggravated assault charges.
People charged with murder, assault and other violent crimes have the same rights as everyone else in the criminal justice system. Contact me for a lawyer who will stand up for your rights.
A Certified Criminal Trial Attorney
The New Jersey Supreme Court has designated me as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney in recognition of both my extensive experience taking primary responsibility at the trial level and my demonstrated knowledge of criminal trial practice. Only a very small percentage of attorneys in the State have this certification.
If you are facing criminal charges for murder or another violent crime, you don't want to have any doubts about your attorney's ability to stand up for you in court. Hiring a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney sends a message to prosecutors that you are prepared for trial.
