VIOLATION OF 2C:29-1A INOCEAN CITY NJ
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VIOLATION OF 2C:29-1A INOCEAN CITY NJ
MY SON, 18, WAS ARRESTED 6/19 IN OCEAN CITY NJ AND CHARGED WITH CODE #2C:29-1A, A DISORDERLY PERSONS OFFENSE. WE HAVE RECD THE POLICE REPORT AND IT STATES THAT’ NO CRIMINAL MISCHIEF HAS OCCURED”. WHAT CAN WE EXPECT AT THE FIRST APPEARANCE AND WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND WE DO.
Asked on June 22, 2009 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
N.J.S. 2C:29-1 isn't for criminal mischief, it's for obstruction of justice or government. At the first appearance, your son will have to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, and if he pleads not guilty, the trial might take place the same day, or not. Different municipal courts handle these cases differently sometimes; your son's citation might require him to enter the not guilty plea ahead of time, and if so it will be stated on his paperwork. If he can't afford a lawyer, he will be given the opportunity to complete an application for appointed counsel or a public defender, that will involve disclosing his assets and income; if he's working, he should bring a paystub along.
Without knowing more of the detailed facts of what happened, it's very hard to give you a more specific recommendation. You might want to pay for your son's lawyer yourself, and if so, find an attorney whose office is in the same area as the court. One place to look for defense counsel is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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