New Jersey Disorderly Persons Attorney
New Jersey Attorney – Simple Assault Defense
Some criminal conduct is considered less serious than other crimes – getting drunk and rowdy following a sporting event, being caught with a very small amount of pot or paying for items with bad checks.
Nevertheless, these matters are crimes and involve consequences that can affect your future. Get the legal support you need to minimize the effects of a conviction for a disorderly persons charge by contacting The Law Office of Gwendolyn O. Austin in Newark, New Jersey. Contact me today.
Disorderly Persons Cases
In New Jersey, disorderly persons crimes are handled a bit differently from other criminal matters. These cases generally include minor criminal matters like:
- Drug Possession
- Simple Assault
- Writing Bad Checks
- Public Drunkenness
A Municipal Court Matter
Disorderly persons charges are handled on the municipal level. While they are considered less serious than other criminal charges, they are nevertheless important matters to have handled by an experienced attorney.
Let’s Look at Your Alternatives
If you are convicted in municipal court, you can be incarcerated for up to six months and face fines and costs in excess of $1000. My approach to helping clients charged as disorderly persons is to speak to the prosecutor on behalf of my clients. I work to achieve some alternative to the imposition of maximum penalties.
Often, if no one was injured in the incident leading to the charge, the case can be downgraded to a township ordinance for ‘general’ disorderly behavior. Under these circumstances, the penalties are less severe as well as the associated fines. I am happy to discuss your situation with you and apprise you of your alternatives.
I look forward to assisting you. If you would like to schedule a free and confidential consultation with me to discuss your disorderly persons charge, please contact me today. Call 866-646-9368.
