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Netcong Man Faces Disorderly Conduct Charges after Stealing Woman?s Underwear

By Lependorf & Silverstein

A 27-year-old man was arrested after officials say he stole underwear from a dryer in a Laundromat in Mount Olive, New Jersey. According to a news report in The Star Ledger, the alleged theft occurred near Route 46 in Mount Olive. Police believe the man placed a woman?s underwear in his bag. He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. Many first-time offenders facing New Jersey disorderly conduct charges may face light penalties. It is a mistake, however, to assume that such a charge will not have serious consequences. Without proper representation, defendants may face the most severe penalties possible for their alleged acts. In New Jersey, a disorderly conduct charge may result in a fine of up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on March 15, 2011 (boomark / email).