Disorderly Persons Offense
If you are schedule to have your criminal charge heard in Wall Municipal Court that is a very good chance it is disorderly persons offense. The reason is because this is the type of criminal offense which the municipal court in the Township of Wall has jurisdiction to decide. The only criminal proceedings heard in this court are initial arraignments in indictable cases. If you were arrested or charged with a disorderly persons offense by the Wall Township Police Department or by the New Jersey State Police (e.g. on the Parkway or at the Asbury Rest Stop/Area), our Wall NJ Law Office can assist you in putting this matter behind you as painlessly as possible. With several decades of experience defending cases in Tinton Falls, our former prosecutors have the skill set you need. A free consultation is available by contacting us at 732-449-2292 anytime 24/7.
Charged With A Disorderly Persons Offense in Wall NJ
You may have already learned that a disorderly persons offense is essentially a misdemeanor as opposed to a felony. Nonetheless, a Wall Township Municipal Court conviction for any variety of this charge will result in a record and the consequences that will come up every time an employer or another entity does a criminal background check. The key is to do your best to make sure this kind of result never happens and hiring the right attorney is probably the most decision you will make in order to protect yourself. Our attorneys are soundly equipped to serve this role and are, in fact, able to avoid conviction for a disorderly persons offense in most cases. We can offer you knowledgeable guidance in the defense of all Wall NJ disorderly persons charges, including::
- Possession of Less Than 50 Grams of Marijuana
- Drug Paraphernalia
- Simple Assault
- Harassment
- Disorderly Conduct
- Lewdness (a.k.a. Lewd Conduct/Act)
- Criminal Mischief
- Shoplifting
A conviction for one of these charges results in a fine as high as $1,000 and the possibility of probation, community service and even up to six (6) months in the county jail. In the case of drug or paraphernalia possession, NJ Law also imposes a mandatory suspension of your driver’s license from anywhere from 6 to 24 months.
Experienced Attorneys for Wall NJ Disorderly Persons Offenses
An attorney on our criminal defense team is prepared to schedule a meeting at our Office in Wall Township to discuss your case. You may also want to take advantage of a free consultation over the telephone. We are available 24/7 at 732-449-2292 to assist you. Take the first step in protecting yourself by speaking to one of our Wall Criminal Defense Lawyers now.