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Our office represents people charged with crimes. We provide representation
throughout New Jersey. Criminal charges can cost you. If convicted, you
can face 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:29-3. Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution. a. A person commits an
offense if, with purpose to hinder the detention, apprehension, investigation,
prosecution, conviction or punishment of another for an offense or violation
of Title 39 of the New Jersey Statutes or a violation of chapter 33A of
Title 17 of the Revised Statutes he:
(1)Harbors or conceals the other;
(2)Provides or aids in providing a weapon, money, transportation, disguise
or other means of avoiding discovery or apprehension or effecting escape;
(3)Suppresses, by way of concealment or destruction, any evidence of
the crime, or tampers with a witness, informant, document or other source
of information, regardless of its admissibility in evidence, which might
aid in the discovery or apprehension of such person or in the lodging
of a charge against him;
(4)Warns the other of impending discovery or apprehension, except that
this paragraph does not apply to a warning given in connection with an
effort to bring another into compliance with law;
(5)Prevents or obstructs, by means of force, intimidation or deception,
anyone from performing an act which might aid in the discovery or apprehension
of such person or in the lodging of a charge against him;
(6)Aids such person to protect or expeditiously profit from an advantage
derived from such crime; or
(7)Gives false information to a law enforcement officer or a civil State
investigator assigned to the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor
established by section 32 of P.L. 1998, c.21 (C. 17: 33A-16).
The offense is a crime of the third degree if the conduct which the
actor knows has been charged or is liable to be charged against the person
aided would constitute a crime of the second degree or greater, unless
the actor is a spouse, parent or child of the person aided, in which case
the offense is a crime of the fourth degree. The offense is a crime of
the fourth degree if such conduct would constitute a crime of the third
degree. Otherwise it is a disorderly persons offense.
b. A person commits an offense if, with purpose to hinder his own detention,
apprehension, investigation, prosecution, conviction or punishment for
an offense or violation of Title 39 of the New Jersey Statutes or a violation
of chapter 33A of Title 17 of the Revised Statutes, he:
(1)Suppresses, by way of concealment or destruction, any evidence of
the crime or tampers with a document or other source of information, regardless
of its admissibility in evidence, which might aid in his discovery or
apprehension or in the lodging of a charge against him; or
(2)Prevents or obstructs by means of force or intimidation anyone from
performing an act which might aid in his discovery or apprehension or
in the lodging of a charge against him; or
(3)Prevents or obstructs by means of force, intimidation or deception
any witness or informant from providing testimony or information, regardless
of its admissibility, which might aid in his discovery or apprehension
or in the lodging of a charge against him; or
(4)Gives false information to a law enforcement officer or a civil State
investigator assigned to the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor
established by section 32 of P.L. 1998, c.21 (C. 17: 33A-16).
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.
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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