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Several Arrests in Hoboken St. Patrick's Day Parade

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Every year the Hoboken St. Patrick?s Parade is marred by high crime rates, increased police activity, and public intoxication. The Jersey Journal reports that police made 34 arrests and issued 296 citations during this year's parade. This is actually a drop from the 555 citations handed out at the Hoboken parade last year. Many of the alcohol-related arrests and citations this year reportedly included simple assault, domestic violence, and unruly house parties. A seemingly minor disorderly persons offense in New Jersey can result in serious penalties. Many alleged offenders take disorderly persons offenses lightly and fail to fight the charges. This can be a huge mistake. New Jersey disorderly persons offenses can still result in jail time, fines, and other penalties...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on March 16, 2011 (boomark / email).