General Criminal Law

Criminal Defense Attorney For Impersonating A Public Servant Or Law Enforcement Officer (N.J.S.A. 2C:28-8) Charges

In New Jersey, Escape (N.J.S.A. 2C:29-5) means one of three actions.

First, leaving official detention, or failing to return to official detention after a temporary leave has been granted, will result in Escape charges.

If you use force, threats, dangerous instruments, or deadly weapons, Escape is a crime of the second degree, with a sentence of between five and 10 years if convicted.

Otherwise, Escape is charged as a third degree crime, with a sentence of between three and five years.

Leaving the state or going into hiding while on probation can also result in Escape charges at the third degree level.

Finally, if you are an employee of a detention facility and knowingly or recklessly permit an escape, or otherwise facilitate an escape, you will also be charged with a crime of the third degree, unless the escape involved threats, force, or dangerous or deadly weapons, in which case it will be a second degree charge.

Escape is a serious allegation that can cause ex-offenders to mistakenly be pulled back into the criminal justice system.

Failure to notify authorities of a move is considered evidence of intent, but circumstances often arise that make timely notification impossible.

There are defenses against Escape charges in New Jersey.

If you or a family member are facing escape charges, call attorney Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9661 to speak to an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney for free.

Criminal Defense Lawyer For Official Misconduct (N.J.S.A 2C:30-2) Charges

Public officials in New Jersey are entrusted by the people to put the interests of the state or their community above their own.

When they fail in this, they can be charged under N.J.S.A. 2C:30-2, Official Misconduct.

When a public official takes actions that appear to be motivated by self-interest and resulted in a benefit to him or herself, or the action improperly deprived another of a benefit to which they were entitled, their conduct may meet the definition of Official Misconduct.

Similarly, a failure to take proper actions with the intent of personal gain, or to improperly cause harm or loss to another, can garner the charge.

Official Misconduct is a crime of the second degree, which can carry a prison sentence of five to 10 years, plus heavy fines and restitution costs.

Official Misconduct charges are a risk for people working at various levels of government throughout the state, and will ruin your career even if you avoid conviction.

You can fight back and clear your good name.

Call attorney Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9601 for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney about official misconduct charges.

Criminal Defense Attorney For Disorderly Conduct (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2) Charges

Disorderly Conduct (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2) is classified as a petty disorderly persons offense in New Jersey, but that doesn’t mean that conviction carries no consequence.

Judges have discretion to go so far as to order you to 30 days in jail and fine you $500 for conduct like fighting, violent, or tumultuous behavior, or other conduct that recklessly poses a risk to others.

Cursing or using abusive language too loudly in public settings where you may be overheard can also result in Disorderly Conduct charges.

Don’t mistake petty disorderly persons offenses for things that aren’t serious.

While odds are that you won’t spend a month sleeping in your local jail, any conviction in New Jersey puts you at risk of criminal sanctions you shouldn’t have to deal with, especially in situations where no one was hurt or suffered any material loss.

Attorney Matthew Reisig represents people in New Jersey facing all levels of charges, and can help protect you from undue punishment for charges like Disorderly Conduct.

If you or a family member are facing disorderly conduct charges, call 732-625-9661 today for a free consultation.

Criminal Restraint (NJSA 2C:13-2) is a serious crime in New Jersey, carrying a maximum sentence of 3-5 years if convicted.

As a Third Degree Crime, you’ll also carry a felony record for the rest of your life, which will limit your opportunities in jobs, housing, public assistance benefits, and more.

Info On Other Charges Criminal Restraint Cases Can Lead To

And because Criminal Restraint is often charged in connection to other crimes, your case may become much bigger than that one charge, and include kidnapping, false imprisonment, and more.

When you’re facing serious criminal charges in New Jersey, you should answer them with serious legal help.

Attorney Matthew Reisig represents clients in every county in the state, and can improve your chances of a positive outcome in your criminal matter.

Contact An Experienced Criminal Restraint Lawyer In New Jersey

Call 732-625-9661 today for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey Criminal Restraint defense attorney.

Criminal Restraint (NJSA 2C:13-2) is a potentially serious criminal charge in New Jersey that alleges that you unlawfully restrained another in circumstances that posed a risk of serious bodily harm, or that you held a person in involuntary servitude.

It is usually charged in relation to Kidnapping or False Imprisonment, and acts as a mid-level charge between the two.

Ways Criminal Restraint Relates To Kidnapping Or False Imprisonment

In False Imprisonment, you are charged with restraining a person in a way that interferes with their liberty, but that charge includes no mention of the risk of bodily harm.

Kidnapping is a much more complicated and serious charge and considered a step up from Criminal Restraint.

Criminal Restraint is a Third Degree crime, carrying a potential sentence of three to five years.

Contact An Attorney That Has Experience With Criminal Restraint Charges In New Jersey

If you’ve been charged with Criminal Restraint alone, or as part of a larger series of charges, call attorney Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9661 and speak to an experienced defense attorney for free.

Because of the maze of bureaucracies that manage law enforcement and the criminal justice system in New Jersey, many people are living their day to day lives without knowing they have an outstanding warrant.

Some are for relatively minor issues, like driving on a suspended license, while others are more serious. Some are many years old.

What To Expect If You Have An Outstanding Warrant In New Jersey

Regardless of the cause, what everyone living with an outstanding warrant shares is the risk of arrest in any interaction with police.

If you’re pulled over for speeding or interviewed as a witness to a crime, you run the risk of having your information put through a police database and returning the outstanding warrant. You don’t have to live like that.

Outstanding warrants, especially old ones, can be dealt with, and an attorney can help ensure that courts take a friendlier view of the circumstances that may have prevented you from knowing about a warrant, or responding to it.

Contact An Experienced Outstanding Warrant Lawyer In New Jersey

If you’ve discovered you have an old or outstanding warrants for arrest, or just want to take care of a past mistake you’re tired of living with, call attorney Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9661 for a free consultation anywhere in New Jersey.