Howard Lesnik

Mr. Lesnik is a Certified Trial Lawyer in New Jersey who brings his experience and knowledge of the laws of New Jersey to protect you and your family. Allow yourself time to heal from your injuries while your attorney handles the insurance company, and other legal matters concerning any exposure to criminal charges.

• Personal Injury
• Criminal Law
• Appeals & Appellate
• Juvenile Law

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

New Jersey

Since 2001

Founder

My NJ Injury Lawyer Howard P. Lesnik, Esq.

2017 - Current

Attorney

Triarsi Betancourt Wukovits

2017

Seton Hall University

J.D. (2000) | Law

1997 - 2000

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

B.A. (1996) | Economics

1992 - 1996

Certified Criminal Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court

Certified

Current

New Jersey Association of Justice

Regular Member

Current

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

10 Best, Client Satisfaction

Current

District XII Ethics Committee

Member

Current

New Jersey State Bar # 003952001

Member

2001 - Current

Certified Criminal Trial Attorney

New Jersey Supreme Court

Q. What dose NJ violation 2C : 12-1C (2) mean and how bad is it

1 June 2019

A: It’s an assault by auto charge, which is a 4th degree offense and up to 18 months in jail, unless it happened during a DWI, in which case it is a third-degree offense, punishable from 3 to 5 years in state prison.

Q. Hi, my son was waive as an adult he is 17years old.

30 May 2019

A: Someone who is charged with a crime(s) that has a presumption of incarceration or a mandatory minimum period of parole ineligibility must submit compelling reasons in order to considered for PTI.

Q. What should you do if you have an under-aged minor involved in a car accident without a licences?

21 May 2019

A: You should make sure it is properly reported to your insurance company, and consult with an attorney. Were there any injuries and/or traffic summons issued?

Q. I got arrested in New Jersey for drug paraphernalia, What does that hold ?

5 May 2019

A: Paraphernalia is a disorderly persons offense, and more importantly, in addition to $1,000 fine, you may face a driver’s license suspension. You should consult with an attorney to discuss your options and defenses.

Q. I was ask to take breathe test but machine was broken so I was told I don't have to take it then I was charged with ref

26 April 2019

A: DWIs and refusal cases are very serious and you can lose your license for 7 to 12 months for a first offense. You should consult with an attorney to see if the police followed the requirements in order to administer the Alcotest. Also, an attorney can examine whether the machine was calibrated properly, whether it was operable, and obtain the repair records.

Q. Question, what other alternatives are there to going to Prison,, if not eligible for the "drug court Program"...

24 April 2019

A: Probation and sometimes special probation may be offered in certain cases. You can appeal your drug court rejection within 14 days. You should review your rejection with an attorney to see if you were legally or clinically rejected. As to the terms of your plea bargain, that depends on a number of factors, including the charges, the strength of the case, and your prior record, if any.

Q. Police officer giving different accounts from what he originally wrote in police report...

24 April 2019

A: Unfortunately, if the motion to suppress was denied, the judge ruled that the evidence seized in your case will be admissible in your trial. Despite the conflicting versions, the judge found the officer credible if he denied your motion. You should consult with a lawyer to review the reports and the testimony from the motion hearing.

Q. how do I go about getting my funds back that the officer confiscated,assuming it was drug proceeds?

24 April 2019

A: Civil forfeiture is separate from the criminal charges. It is handled in a different court, with a different judge and separate forfeiture prosecutor. In order to forfeit property, the government need only show by a preponderance of the evidence that the property was used in a crime.

Q. An attorney who isn't certified in the US district court of N.J. filed a complaint

31 January 2019

A: And out of state attorney can file a motion to be admitted to a different jurisdiction if they have a local attorney to support their admission into the case. All motions are posted online, and you should be provided with a hard copy of it by mail.