In most jurisdictions a “felony” is considered a serious crime. In New Jersey our criminal justice system generally involves either indictable or non-indictable offenses with the indictable being considered akin to felonies in other jurisdictions. Needless to say, these are serious charges involving consequences of magnitude which can result in imprisonment upon conviction. In any indictable matter in New Jersey, a client is entitled to an attorney, whether that be private counsel or a public defender. If you are indicted for a criminal offense in New Jersey, it is important to contact an experienced attorney immediately to determine your rights and any available defenses that can be raised to the charges.