[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.njcriminaldefensefirm.com\/blog\/need-a-lawyer-for-a-disorderly-persons-offense\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.njcriminaldefensefirm.com\/blog\/need-a-lawyer-for-a-disorderly-persons-offense\/","headline":"Disorderly Persons Offense Lawyer","name":"Disorderly Persons Offense Lawyer","description":"Charged with a Disorderly Persons Offense in Somerset County? What is a Disorderly Persons Offense? First and foremost it is important to discuss exactly what a disorderly persons offense is and in turn what it is not. A disorderly persons offense is a\u00a0degree of a charge and\u00a0not\u00a0a charge in and of itself. All to often […]","datePublished":"2019-02-17","dateModified":"2022-10-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.njcriminaldefensefirm.com\/blog\/author\/njcriminaldefensefirm\/#Person","name":"Keith Oliver Criminal Law","url":"https:\/\/www.njcriminaldefensefirm.com\/blog\/author\/njcriminaldefensefirm\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eea6bf238055b0a92b0fd9a26bcfdcabbb3a035497bf65cc7d3ba0ef726197ae?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/eea6bf238055b0a92b0fd9a26bcfdcabbb3a035497bf65cc7d3ba0ef726197ae?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Keith Oliver Criminal Law","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/www.njcriminaldefensefirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/logo-footer.png","url":"http:\/\/www.njcriminaldefensefirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/logo-footer.png","width":205,"height":68}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.njcriminaldefensefirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/need-a-lawyer-for-a-disorderly-persons-offense.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.njcriminaldefensefirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/need-a-lawyer-for-a-disorderly-persons-offense.jpg","height":2368,"width":2560},"url":"https:\/\/www.njcriminaldefensefirm.com\/blog\/need-a-lawyer-for-a-disorderly-persons-offense\/","about":["Assault & Threat Crimes"],"wordCount":555,"articleBody":"Charged with a Disorderly Persons Offense in Somerset County?What is a Disorderly Persons Offense?First and foremost it is important to discuss exactly what a disorderly persons offense is and in turn what it is not. A disorderly persons offense is a\u00a0degree of a charge and\u00a0not\u00a0a charge in and of itself. All to often it is confused with disorderly conduct\u00a0which is a criminal offense and also happens to be considered a\u00a0disorderly persons offense. A disorderly persons offense is considered New Jersey\u2019s version of a misdemeanor and as you will see below, if convicted, a individual would be scarred with a criminal record.Do I have to go to Court for a Disorderly Persons Offense?Anyone charged with a disorderly and\/or petty disorderly persons offenses will be required to appear in court to answer for the charges. All disorderly and petty disorderly persons offense will be litigated in the local municipal court in the municipality where the incident occurred. For example, if a defendant is charged with disorderly conduct in Bridgewater Township they will be forced to litigate the charges in the Bridgewater Municipal Court. However, if a defendant is charged with disorderly conduct as well as an indictable offense, which is New Jersey\u2019s version of a felony and it stems from the same incident, both charges will be transferred to the\u00a0Somerset County Superior Court\u00a0in Somerville for disposition.What is the Sentence for a Disorderly Persons Offense in NJ?As touched upon above, disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses are considered New Jersey\u2019s version of a misdemeanor. If convicted a defendant could be facing the following penalties:Disorderly Persons Offense6 Months in the Somerset County Jail$1,000 FineFees and Assessments Ranging up to $300Community ServiceProbationPotential Loss of LicenseCourt Ordered RehabCourt Ordered Anger ManagementPetty Disorderly Persons Offense30 Days in the Somerset County Jail$500 FineFees and Assessments Ranging up to $300Community ServiceProbationPotential Loss of LicenseCourt Ordered RehabCourt Ordered Anger ManagementA conviction for either degree will remain on the individuals record for at least three (3) years. If the individual does not have any prior or subsequent convictions they could petition the court to expunge their record after the three year waiting period as been completed. For more information on\u00a0expunging a disorderly persons offense\u00a0please click the link.What Crimes are Considered Disorderly Persons Offenses?There are numerous disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses under the New Jersey criminal code. Some of the most common disorderly and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in both Somerset and Hunterdon County include the following:Disorderly ConductShopliftingHarassmentPossession of Marijuana Under 50 GramsSimple AssaultTheftPossession of Drug ParaphernaliaLooking for an Attorney for a Disorderly Persons Offense in Readington?If you have been charged with a disorderly persons offense in Somerset or Hunterdon County in towns like Raritan, Somerville, Bound Brook, Clinton, Bedminster, Union Township, Watchung, Bridgewater or North Plainfield it is important that you contact an attorney as soon as possible. Understanding the charges and the potential penalties that could be imposed is imperative to mounting a successful defense. If you would like to speak to one of our Somerset or Hunterdon County criminal defense attorneys about your options please contact our office at 908-533-1064."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.njcriminaldefensefirm.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Disorderly Persons Offense Lawyer","item":"https:\/\/www.njcriminaldefensefirm.com\/blog\/need-a-lawyer-for-a-disorderly-persons-offense\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]