In New Jersey, the most "minor" crimes are known as disorderly persons offenses. If you have been charged with a disorderly persons offense, your charge will likely be heard in Municipal Court. You will not have the right to a jury trial. Disorderly persons offenses carry a maximum of six months in jail and $1,000 in fines. Every criminal allegation, even disorderly persons offenses, has the potential to greatly impact your life. If you face a disorderly persons offense, it is important to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible. The sooner you have an attorney on your side, the sooner your attorney can initiate your defense.
The Morristown law firm of Maynard & Sumner, LLC, welcomes inquiries from people charged with disorderly persons offenses throughout New Jersey such as the following:
- Assault
- Credit card theft
- Fraud
- Harassment
- Identify theft
- Lewdness
- Possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana
- Public intoxication
- Shoplifting
- Simple assault
- Terroristic threats
- Theft by deception
- Theft by unlawful taking
- Theft of services
- Town ordinance violations
The New Jersey criminal defense attorneys of Maynard & Sumner, LLC, have a strong track record of achieving favorable results for people facing criminal charges. We will be committed to helping you obtain the best outcome that is achievable based on the facts of your case.
Have You Pled Guilty to a Disorderly Persons Offense?
Often, petty crimes such as these result from temporary errors of judgment and should not reflect on the overall character of a person. If you have already been convicted of a disorderly persons charge, such as one of those listed above, talk to one of our lawyers to discuss the prospects of an expungement or other means of post-conviction relief / PCR.
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Our law firm offers a free consultation to discuss your disorderly persons charge. Please contact us online or call 973-540-0054 today.
