Criminal Defense Attorney For Impersonating A Public Servant Or Law Enforcement Officer (N.J.S.A. 2C:28-8) Charges In New Jersey, Escape (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-5) means one of three actions. First, leaving official detention, or failing to return to official detention after a temporary leave has been granted, will result in Escape charges. If you use force, threats, dangerous instruments, or deadly weapons, Escape is a crime of the second degree, with a sentence of between five and 10 years if … [Read more...]

Criminal Defense Lawyer For Official Misconduct (N.J.S.A 2C:30-2) Charges Public officials in New Jersey are entrusted by the people to put the interests of the state or their community above their own. When they fail in this, they can be charged under N.J.S.A. 2C:30-2, Official Misconduct. When a public official takes actions that appear to be motivated by self-interest and resulted in a benefit to him or herself, or the action improperly deprived another of a benefit to which they were … [Read more...]

Criminal Defense Attorney For Disorderly Conduct (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2) Charges Disorderly Conduct (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2) is classified as a petty disorderly persons offense in New Jersey, but that doesn’t mean that conviction carries no consequence. Judges have discretion to go so far as to order you to 30 days in jail and fine you $500 for conduct like fighting, violent, or tumultuous behavior, or other conduct that recklessly poses a risk to others. Cursing or using abusive language too loudly … [Read more...]

Criminal Restraint (NJSA 2C:13-2) is a serious crime in New Jersey, carrying a maximum sentence of 3-5 years if convicted. As a Third Degree Crime, you’ll also carry a felony record for the rest of your life, which will limit your opportunities in jobs, housing, public assistance benefits, and more. Info On Other Charges Criminal Restraint Cases Can Lead To And because Criminal Restraint is often charged in connection to other crimes, your case may become much bigger than that one charge, … [Read more...]

Criminal Restraint (NJSA 2C:13-2) is a potentially serious criminal charge in New Jersey that alleges that you unlawfully restrained another in circumstances that posed a risk of serious bodily harm, or that you held a person in involuntary servitude. It is usually charged in relation to Kidnapping or False Imprisonment, and acts as a mid-level charge between the two. Ways Criminal Restraint Relates To Kidnapping Or False Imprisonment In False Imprisonment, you are charged with restraining … [Read more...]

Because of the maze of bureaucracies that manage law enforcement and the criminal justice system in New Jersey, many people are living their day to day lives without knowing they have an outstanding warrant. Some are for relatively minor issues, like driving on a suspended license, while others are more serious. Some are many years old. What To Expect If You Have An Outstanding Warrant In New Jersey Regardless of the cause, what everyone living with an outstanding warrant shares is the risk … [Read more...]

Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious charge in New Jersey, but in cases where there were no injuries, the penalties are less severe. Still, you should expect to face a six month license suspension, a fine as high as $400, and up to a month in jail. The good news is that these cases often hinge on eyewitness testimony, which can often be impeached. If the prosecution can’t demonstrate your involvement beyond a reasonable doubt, they are unlikely to win in court. For this … [Read more...]

On a first offense, no, but if you’re caught a second time, you face up to 14 days in jail. As a first offender, you’ll still face fines up to $1000, a license suspension of up to a year, and community service to be determined by the court. There are defenses to driving without insurance. In some cases, an insurer will improperly cancel a policy without notifying the driver. The prosecution must prove that you knew, or reasonably should have known, that your vehicle was uninsured. In … [Read more...]

Unless you make a habit of being pulled over while driving on a suspended or revoked license, you probably won’t go to jail. It’s very common that a driver will be pulled over and learn for the first time that their license has been suspended. And while it’s not ideal to discover that information in that scenario, it can actually help your case if you can convincingly argue that the state never notified you of the suspension. If you haven’t been notified, you can’t take steps to remedy … [Read more...]

In the United States, everyone has the right to an attorney when they are questioned by police, and those who fail to take advantage of that right do so at their own risk. Numerous Supreme Court rulings have addressed police interrogations, and the general state of the law in New Jersey and around the country is that police are not required to be honest with you (though you commit a crime if you lie to the police), and that they are generally allowed to stretch the truth and push the bounds … [Read more...]