Bob Menendez, who resigned as a US Senator for the state of New Jersey following his conviction on multiple corruption charges, recently also lost his bid for a new trial. The former senator claimed that the evidence in his case failed to support the charges on which he was convicted, but the federal judge overseeing his case disagreed. Menendez faces sentencing in his case, with prosecutors asking the judge to send the 70-year-old former senator to prison for 15 years, three more than the 12-year sentence recommended by federal probation officials.

If you've been accused of any kind of “white collar” crime, the Lento Law Firm's Criminal Defense Team can help. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys understand the federal and state laws that apply in white-collar cases in New Jersey. We're ready to protect your rights and vigorously defend you against the allegations you are facing. Call us today at 888.535.3686 or use our contact form to schedule a confidential consultation to learn more about how we can help.

The Menendez Conviction

Former senator Menendez was convicted in July of 2024 of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes and acting as a foreign agent while serving as a Democratic senator for the State of New Jersey. According to news reports, he is the first senator ever to be convicted of acting as a foreign agent. He was convicted on 16 criminal counts at trial, including conspiracy (conspiring to commit obstruction of justice, for a public official to act as a foreign agent, to commit extortion, to commit wire fraud, and to commit bribery) as well as bribery, wire fraud, extortion, and obstruction of justice.

Criminal cases such as Menendez's that involve charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, extortion, and similar “white collar” types of crimes are almost always very complicated cases involving numerous witnesses and evidence such as electronic and paper records. In Menendez's case, the trial spanned nine weeks, and jurors deliberated over three days before reaching the verdicts. When you're facing complicated charges that involve mountains of evidence, you need an experienced attorney by your side who understands how to defend against these kinds of complicated charges.

The Lento Law Firm's Criminal Defense Team Can Help

When you've been charged with one or more white-collar offenses, the Lento Law Firm's Criminal Defense Team is here to provide you with the experienced and vigorous defense that you need. We understand the federal and state laws and procedures that apply in these kinds of cases, and we know how to manage the flood of information that prosecutors will often throw at a defendant in an effort to overwhelm their defense efforts. We will work with you to develop an effective strategy for defending you against the charges you face and will protect your rights throughout the entire process.

If you're facing white-collar criminal charges in New Jersey, don't delay – call the Lento Law Firm's Criminal Defense Team today. The sooner we become involved, the more quickly we will be able to defend you against the charges you're facing. Call us at 888.535.3686 or use our contact form to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys.