Anyone in New Jersey facing criminal charges can explore various defense options before heading to court. The type of criminal defense presented generally has a lot to do with how a particular case turns out. Most defendants choose to act alongside experienced professional guidance to increase their chances of avoiding conviction. Whether facing drug charges, fraud accusations or some other criminal allegation, much can be done between the time of arrest and the actual trial to build a case that may convince the court to rule in the defendant's favor.

Conviction is not always avoidable, however, as made evident in a recent situation in another state. Three people who were tried in a federal court were sentenced to prison for fraud. One of the three was sentenced to 24 months while the other two were sentenced to 68 months and 71 months respectively.

The trio was convicted on charges that they defrauded Amazon out of more than $1 million. They faced several counts of mail fraud and money laundering. Amazon had accused them of stealing products from the company, then reselling them for profit. The Assistant U.S. attorney who prosecuted the case said those who exploit online shopping customers can expect to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

When criminal defense support is strong and aggressive, it's often possible to mitigate one's circumstances. An experienced New Jersey defense attorney knows the ins and outs of the criminal justice system and knows which strategies work best in certain situations. A request for legal representation can be made even before charges have been filed.