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Kenneth Vercammen's Law office represents individuals charged with criminal and serious traffic violations throughout New Jersey.
Criminal charges can cost you. If convicted, you can face prison, fines,
jail, Probation over 18 months and other penalties. Don't give up! Our
Law Office can provide experienced attorney representation for criminal
violations. Our website www.njlaws.com provides information on criminal
offenses we can be retained to represent people.
2C:29-9. Contempt. a. A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree
if he purposely or knowingly disobeys a judicial order or hinders, obstructs
or impedes the effectuation of a judicial order or the exercise of jurisdiction
over any person, thing or controversy by a court, administrative body
or investigative entity.
b. Except as provided below, a person is guilty of a crime of the fourth
degree if that person purposely or knowingly violates any provision in
an order entered under the provisions of the "Prevention of Domestic
Violence Act of 1991," P.L. 1991, c.261 (C. 2C:25-17 et al.) when
the conduct which constitutes the violation could also constitute a crime
or a disorderly persons offense. In all other cases a person is guilty
of a disorderly persons offense if that person knowingly violates an order
entered under the provisions of this act. Orders entered pursuant to paragraphs
(3), (4), (5), (8) and (9) of subsection b. of section 13 of P.L. 1991,
c.261 (C. 2C:25-29) shall be excluded from the provisions of this subsection.
CONCLUSION
If charged with any criminal offense, immediately schedule an appointment
with a criminal trial attorney. Don't rely on a real estate attorney,
public defender or a family member who took a law class in school. When
your life and job is on the line, hire the best attorney available.
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC ATTORNEY AT LAW 2053 Woodbridge
Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 (Phone) 732-572-0500 (Fax) 732-572-0030 TRIAL AND
LITIGATION EXPERIENCE In his private practice, he has devoted a substantial
portion of his professional time to the preparation and trial of litigated
matters. He appears in Courts throughout New Jersey several times each
week on many personal injury matters, Criminal and Municipal/ traffic
Court trials, Probate hearings, and contested administrative law hearings.
Mr. Vercammen served as the Prosecutor for the Township of Cranbury,
Middlesex County and was involved in trials on a weekly basis. He also
argued all pre-trial motions and post-trial applications on behalf of
the State of New Jersey. He has also served as a Special Acting Prosecutor
in Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Hightstown, Carteret, East Brunswick, Jamesburg,
South Brunswick, South River and South Plainfield for conflict cases.
Since 1989, he has personally handled hundreds of criminal and motor vehicle
matters as a Prosecutor and now as defense counsel and has had substantial
success. Previously, Mr. Vercammen was Public Defender for the Township
of Edison and Borough of Metuchen and a Designated Counsel for the Middlesex
County Public Defender's Office. He represented indigent individuals facing
consequences of magnitude. He was in Court trying cases and making motions
in difficult criminal and DWI matters. Every case he personally handled
and prepared. His resume sets forth the numerous bar associations and
activities which demonstrate his commitment to the legal profession and
providing quality representation to clients. Since 1985, his primary concentration
has been on litigation matters. Mr. Vercammen gained other legal experiences
as the Confidential Law Clerk to the Court of Appeals of Maryland (Supreme
Court) with the Delaware County, PA District Attorney Office handling
Probable Cause Hearings, Middlesex County Probation Department as a Probation
Officer, and an Executive Assistant to Scranton District Magistrate, Thomas
Hart, in Scranton, PA.
Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea
1. You will have to appear in open court and tell the judge what you
did that makes you guilty of the particular offense(s)
2. Do you understand that if you plead guilty:
a. You will have a criminal record
b. You may go to Jail or Prison.
c. You will have to pay Fines and Court Costs.
3. If you are on Probation, you will have to submit to random drug and
urine testing. If you violate Probation, you often go to jail.
4. In indictable matters, you will be required to provide a DNA sample,
which could be used by law enforcement for the investigation of criminal
activity, and pay for the cost of testing.
5. You must pay restitution if the court finds there is a victim who
has suffered a loss and if the court finds that you are able or will be
able in the future to pay restitution.
6. If you are a public office holder or employee, you can be required
to forfeit your office or job by virtue of your plea of guilty.
7. If you are not a United States citizen or national, you may be deported
by virtue of your plea of guilty.
8. You must wait 5-10 years to expunge a first offense. 2C:52-3
9. You could be put on Probation.
10. In Drug Cases, a mandatory DEDR penalty of $500-$1,000, and lose
your driver's license for 6 months - 2years. You must pay a Law Enforcement
Officers Training and Equipment Fund penalty of $30.
11. You may be required to do Community Service.
12. You must pay a minimum Violent Crimes Compensation Board assessment
of $50 ($100 minimum if you are convicted of a crime of violence) for
each count to which you plead guilty.
13. You must pay a $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund assessment for
each conviction.
14. If you are being sentenced to probation, you must pay a fee of up
to $25 per month for the term of probation.
15. You lose the presumption against incarceration in future cases. 2C:44-1
16. You may lose your right to vote.
The defense of a person charged with a criminal offense is not impossible.
There are a number of viable defenses and arguments which can be pursued
to achieve a successful result. Advocacy, commitment, and persistence
are essential to defending a client accused of a criminal offense.
Jail for Crimes and Disorderly Conduct:
If someone pleads Guilty or is found Guilty of a criminal offense, the
following is the statutory Prison/Jail terms.
NJSA 2C: 43-8 (1) In the case of a crime of the first degree, for a specific
term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between 10
years and 20 years;
(2) In the case of a crime of the second degree, for a specific term
of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between five years
and 10 years;
(3) In the case of a crime of the third degree, for a specific term of
years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between three years
and five years;
(4) In the case of a crime of the fourth degree, for a specific term
which shall be fixed by the court and shall not exceed 18 months.
2C:43-3 Fines have been increased recently! 2C:43-3. Fines and Restitutions.
A person who has been convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay
a fine, to make restitution, or both, such fine not to exceed:
a. (1) $200,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the first degree;
(2) $150,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the second degree;
b. (1) $15,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the third degree;
(2) $10,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the fourth degree;
c. $1,000.00, when the conviction is of a disorderly persons offense;
d. $500.00, when the conviction is of a petty disorderly persons offense;
If facing any criminal charge, retain an experienced attorney immediately
to determine you rights and obligations to the court. Current criminal
charge researched by Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. 732-572-0500
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