Eluding Defense Attorney in Ridgefield NJ
The offense of eluding in New Jersey can be either a second or third degree felony. The facts surrounding the incident are what will dictate what degree of offense a Defendant will be charged with. With that being said, if a Defendant commits a violation of Title 39 (traffic offenses) their is a presumption that the Defendant “created a risk of death or injury to any person” thus making it a second degree felony. For more information on the offense of eluding in Ridgefield, New Jersey please click the link. If you or someone you know has been charged with the offense of eluding in Ridgefield, the Law Offices of Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver can help. With eight Bergen County, NJ eluding defense lawyers on staff, our office is one of the largest criminal defense firms in Bergen County, let alone New Jersey. If you would like to discuss your matter in greater depth with one of our eluding defense attorneys, please contact any one of our Bergen County offices at 1-800-682-4037. Now here is a recent article about a defendant who was charged amongst other things, with eluding in Ridgefield.
Heroin Addict Charged with Eluding in Ridgefield, New Jersey
It is unclear what started the chase but when the dust settled a twenty-five year old heroin addict, who is wanted by several police agencies in Bergen County, has been charged with eluding, aggravated assault on a police officer and possession of heroin. According to the reports, the Defendant dragged several Ridgefield police officers through a roadblock that was set up on Route 46 in Ridgefield. It appears that the Defendant was originally stopped at a checkpoint established by the Ridgefield police department and when they became aware that the Defendant had several active warrants, the Defendant hit the gas and took off. During the chase, the Defendant struck several other vehicles, prior to smashing into a Ridgefield police cruiser. Once the Defendant struck the police cruiser, he attempted to take off on foot, however, he did not make it very far. The Defendant was finally apprehended when several officers were able to tackle him to the ground.
The Defendant was formally charged with eluding in the second degree, aggravated assault on a police officer, hindering apprehension, leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, possession of heroin in the third degree and driving while intoxicated. He is currently being held in the Bergen County Jail on a $250,000 bail. If you or someone you know has been charged with eluding in Ridgefield, New Jersey, the Law Offices of Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver can help. If you would like a free initial consultation, please contact any one of our Bergen County offices at 1-800-682-4037.