OCEAN COUNTY DISORDERLY CONDUCT DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
If you have been charged with disorderly conduct in the state of New Jersey, you may face serious legal consequences. A person convicted may have a permanent criminal record and receive a penalty of 6 months imprisonment. Therefore, if you are charged with disorderly conduct in Ocean County, you will need to contact an experienced attorney to help alleviate your charges. The Law Offices of John F. Marshall have represented many individuals charged with disorderly conduct in Ocean County. In fact, our team consists of two former prosecutors, including attorney Thomas V. Campo who worked in over 20 municipalities in Ocean County. This gives us the unique background of having worked on both sides of the criminal justice system. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation. We are available 24 hours a day and will work aggressively to lessen or drop your charges. Our attorneys can be reached at 1-877-450-8301 and initial consultations are always free of charge.
New Jersey Disorderly Conduct Law
N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2
A disorderly conduct offense may involve acts that are considered improper or offensive behavior. Each of these types of behavior can result in severe legal consequences.
Improper behavior
A person is guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense, if with purpose to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof he or she (1) Behaves in such a way that may be considered violent, threatening or tumultuous fighting. (2) Creates a condition through no legitimate means that may be considered hazardous or physically dangerous
Offensive language.
A person is guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense if he or she uses unreasonably loud, offensive, coarse, or abusive language. This language must be used in a public setting and the disorderly person must be in reckless disregard of offended another’s sensitivities. For this statute “public” is defined as a place that a substantial group has access to. Some of the places defined as “public” are highways, transport facilities, schools, prisons, apartments, businesses or neighborhoods.
Anyone facing a disorderly persons charge in Ocean County needs a strong and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney that has prior experience in the area of the offense. With over 60 years of combined experience in criminal law, our attorneys will be the best choice for your legal representation. You can reach us at telephone number 1-877-450-8301. We are readily available and happy to assist you with your case.
