Last week, five people were arrested for an alleged burglary ring. The
men are accused of burglarizing dozens of homes throughout northern New
Jersey over the past few months. Police say the men were caught in another
state and somehow tied to the burglaries in New Jersey, although reports
didn’t indicate how they were implicated in those alleged crimes.

Officials say the investigation into these allegations is ongoing, so little
details were available about the arrests. When there is an ongoing investigation
and someone has been accused, arrested or charged with a crime, that person
might be wise to speak with an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney.

No matter what crime a person might be accused of, it is important that
they understand their rights. Understanding one’s rights can help
prevent providing evidence to police that they otherwise wouldn’t
have had. Sometimes police will ask questions to try to get someone to
admit guilt. Before admitting to guilt or accepting a plea agreement,
it might be wise to speak with an attorney.

Crimes such as burglary could lead to jail time, and they could also significantly
harm a person’s future, so it might be wise to form a rigorous defense.
Sometimes convictions of a crime can limit a person’s ability to find
housing or a good job in the future. During an already tough job market,
a criminal conviction could cause extreme financial difficulty and have
implications far beyond any sentence that might be handed down.

Source: NJ.com, “5 arrested in connection with major North Jersey burglary ring,” Louis C. Hochman, Oct. 26, 2012

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