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New Jersey Disorderly Persons Offenses and Charges

Have you been charged with one of the following disorderly persons offenses in New Jersey? While these charges are still criminal in nature, they are heard by a Municipal Court Judge at the Municipal Court level.  While these offenses are less serious than felonies and other crimes tried in the criminal court, you may still face steep fines and/or jail time if you are accused of one of the following.  Read more about each disorderly persons offense below or if you need professional legal help now please call 908-357-1385 for a free consultation.  Defense attorney Dan T. Matrafajlo can help you avoid jail and keep these offenses off of your record.
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Disorderly Persons Offenses:

Theft of Movable Property (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3(a))

A person is guilty of theft if he unlawfully takes, or exercises unlawful contro

Theft by Deception (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-4)

A person is guilty of theft if he purposely obtains property of another by decep

Simple Assault (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1A)

A person may be charged with simple assault if he or she does one of the followi

Shoplifting (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11)

In the State of New Jersey, shoplifting is a criminal offense that can result in

Receiving Stolen Property (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-7)

A person is guilty of theft if he knowingly receives or brings into New Jersey m

Prescription Legend Drug Violations (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10.5)

In New Jersey, it is illegal to possess or distribute prescription drugs and cer

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2)

Possession of drug paraphernalia is a common charge in New Jersey. Police often

Possession of Certain Prescription Drugs (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-24)

It is illegal to carry any controlled dangerous substance (CDS) in anything othe

Possessing False Documents and Fake I.D. (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-2.1(d))

Under New Jersey law, knowingly possessing a document or other writing which fal

Marijuana Possession (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10(a)(4))

In New Jersey, marijuana possession is a disorderly persons offense. A prosecuto

Inhaling or Possessing Toxic Chemicals (N.J.S.A 2C:35-10.4)

A person commits a disorderly persons offense if the person: Inhales the fume

Discarding Hypodermic Needle or Syringe (N.J.S.A. 2C:36-6.1)

A person commits a petty disorderly persons offense if: The person discards, in

Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) (N.J.S.A 2C:35-10(b))

Being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) for a purpos

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