East Rutherford NJ Disorderly Person Offense Attorney

 
Disorderly and Petty Disorderly Person Offenses are low level offenses
in New Jersey criminal code. They are often referred to in other states as a “misdemeanors”.   In New Jersey, the local Municipal Courts of each Municipality have jurisdiction over these types of offenses.  Although disorderly person offenses are low level offenses in nature, if convicted, it will result in a criminal record for that individual.  An experienced criminal attorney can assist in either downgrading the offense to a Local Municipal Ordinance or outright dismissing the offense.  If successfully, the individual will not be scared with a criminal record.   The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has been successfully representing individuals charged with either petty disorderly or disorderly persons offenses in the Municipal Courts of Fort Lee, Edgewater, Paramus, River Vale, Fair Lawn and Mahwah for over fifteen years. Please feel free to contact anyone of our Bergen County Offices to speak to one of our experienced criminal trial lawyers.

Bergen Counties Most Frequent Disorderly and Petty Disorderly Persons Offenses

            1. Shoplifting
            2. Simple Assault
            3. Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams
            4. Disorderly Conduct
            5. Drug Paraphernalia
            6. Criminal Mischief

Applicable Penalties if convicted of a Disorderly or Petty Disorderly Persons

If convicted of a Disorderly Persons Offense, one can face up to six (6) months in the Bergen County Jail and a fine of up to $1,000.00.  In addition, there are certain mandatory fines which every individual convicted of an offense in New Jersey must be assed.  These include $75 for the Safe Neighborhood Services Fund, $50 for the Victims of Crime Compensation Board and $33 for court costs.

If convicted of a Petty Disorderly Persons Offense, one can face up to thirty (30) days in the Bergen County Jail and a fine up to $500.00.  In addition, there are certain mandatory fines which every individual convicted of an offense in New Jersey must be assed.  These include $75 for the Safe Neighborhood Services Fund, $50 for the Victims of Crime Compensation Board and $33 for court costs.

Potential Diversionary Programs:

If an individual is charged with either possession of marijuana less than 50 grams or possession of drug paraphernalia they may be eligible for a diversionary program called a Conditional Discharge.  If admitted into this program, an individual will be placed on probation for a period not to exceed one year.  If he or she completes this program without any issues the Local Municipal Court Judge will dismiss the charges outright. This allows the individual to avoid a potential criminal record.

The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has seven criminal defense attorneys on staff, two of which are former Municipal Court Prosecutors.  If you or a loved one has been charged with a Disorderly or Petty Disorderly Person Offense in towns such as Ramsey, East Rutherford, Garfield, Lodi, Teaneck, Ridgewood and Hackensack please contact us.