Eluding Lawyers in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
The offense of eluding in New Jersey is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:29-2B. Depending on the underline facts of the case, eluding in Upper Saddle River can be either a second or third degree felony. The difference could be as much as five years in a New Jersey State prison. If convicted of eluding in Upper Saddle River or elsewhere in New Jersey a defendant faces a potential lengthy state prison sentence, a fine of up to $150,000 (if 2nd degree), permanent criminal record and up to a two year loss of their driving privileges. If you or someone you know has been charged with the offense of eluding in Upper Saddle River it is imperative that you seek the assistance of an experienced Bergen County, NJ criminal defense firm. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:29-2B, if a defendant is proven to have committed a violation of Title 39 (traffic offense) there is a presumption that the eluding charge is a second degree felony rather then a third degree felony. For more information on the offense of eluding in New Jersey, including the differences between a second and third degree, please check out our Bergen County, New Jersey eluding practice series by clicking the link. If you have been charged with eluding in Upper Saddle River, the Law Offices of Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver can help. We have over 100 years of combined experience on staff, including over twenty-five years of prior prosecuting experience. If you would like to discuss your case with any one of our eight Bergen County, NJ criminal defense lawyers, please contact our office directly at 1-800-682-4037. Our attorneys are available 24/7 and our initial consultations are always free. Now here is a recent article about an Elmwood Park resident who was charged with eluding in Upper Saddle River Thursday night.
Defendant Charged with Eluding & Crack Cocaine Possession in Upper Saddle River
A twenty (20) year old Elmwood Park resident has been charged with eluding, obstruction of justice, possession of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia following a series of events that occurred in Upper Saddle River earlier this week. According to the reports, the Defendant, while attempting to elude the Upper Saddle River police, decided to let his five passengers out mid chase. However, the Defendant failed to let them all exit the vehicle before taking off and in doing so he knocked one of them to the ground. It appears from the reports, that the Defendant was able to evade the police and abandon his car in a residential neighborhood in Upper Saddle River. Unfortunately, for the Defendant, once the police discovered the Defendant’s vehicle abandoned, they called in the K-9 unit. The K-9 unit was easily able to located the Defendant not far from his vehicle and place him under arrest.
The Defendant was discovered to be in possession of crack cocaine as well, possibly the reason why the Defendant attempted to elude the police. The Defendant has formally been charged with eluding in the second degree, obstruction of justice, possession of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute in the third degree and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Defendant is currently being held in the Bergen County Jail on a $100,000 bail. If you or someone you know has been charged with eluding in Uppers Saddle River or elsewhere in Bergen County, the Law Offices of Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver can help. For a free initial consultation with any one of our eight criminal defense lawyers, please contact any one of our Bergen County offices at 1-800-682-4037.