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What are Disorderly Persons Arrests in New Jersey?

By Lependorf & Silverstein

A disorderly persons charge is an offense and not a crime in New Jersey. It is a category of offense that typically involves something relatively minor, such as a petty theft or a drug possession charge. While an indictable charge could result in a full trial by jury, a disorderly persons charge will most likely result in a trial in front of a municipal court judge. A disorderly persons charge should not, however, be taken lightly. All charges should be faced with the assistance of a skilled Princeton criminal defense attorney. There are many potential acts that may result in a disorderly persons charge in New Jersey. Public drunkenness, disturbing the peace, and loitering are all forms of disorderly person charges. Potentially more serious charges include fighting and marijuana possession...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on March 11, 2011 (boomark / email).