NEW
JERSEY INDICTABLE OFFENSES - NJ Criminal Attorney
What is an indictable offense and how is
it different than a disorderly persons a/k/a misdemeanor?
This is a common question.
An indictable criminal offense is the
most serious offense in New Jersey.
If you have been charged with committing
a crime in New Jersey, you should seek a New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney
who is familiar with the Courts, the Prosecutors and the Judges. The New Jersey criminal laws can be very
confusing for the average person to understand.
Let the Simon Law Group help you navigate through this system.
We have the knowledge, years of
experience, and skills needed to protect your rights; let us put them to work
for you by calling a criminal attorney in New Jersey at any of our North and
Central New Jersey office locations.
Our team of defense lawyers represent
people who have been arrested or charged with all types of indictable and
misdemeanor offenses. These charges include assault, robbery, possession of
drugs (CDS), burglary, theft, juvenile, endangering the welfare of a minor,
white collar crimes, arson, kidnapping, weapons, eluding, shoplifting,
violations of probation/parole, harassment, criminal mischief, and official
misconduct.
Regardless of the crime you are accused
of, know that our criminal defense team of attorneys are ready to vigorously
defend you and to provide you with aggressive representation all the way from
the arraignment to the conclusion of your trial if necessary.
In New Jersey you can be charged with
three types of criminal charges:
Indictable
Offenses
These are considered very serious crimes
and people often refer to these offenses as felonies, even though the state of
New Jersey has abolished that term. An indictable offense can range in degree
from 1st degree (the most serious), to 4th degree. Some indictable crimes
include:
§ Possession
of drugs (i.e., cocaine, heroin, LSD, exctacy)
§ Drug
distribution, Intent to Distribute
§ Eluding
an Officer
§ Burglary
§ Robbery
§ Stalking
§ Bad
checks over $200
§ Terroristic
threats
§ Sexual
Assault
§ Aggravated
Sexual Assault
§ Criminal
Sexual Contact
§ Theft
§ Aggravated
assault
§ Assault
by Auto
§ Murder
§ manslaughter
§ Aggravated
manslaughter
§ Weapons
charges
§ Graves
Act
§ Criminal
trespassing
If you have been charged with an
indictable offense, you could befacing a substantial prison sentence in
addition to heavy fines and a permanent criminal record. Only some offenses can
be removed from your record via an expungement.
Disorderly
Persons or Petty Disorderly Persons
Disorderly Persons or Petty Disorderly
Persons offenses are still serious offenses but compared to Indictables have
less penalties unless the defendant has a criminal history.
Some DP offenses include:
§ Possession
of marijuana under 50 grams
§ Disorderly
conduct
§ Simple
assault
§ Harassment
§ Shoplifting
§ Assault
§ Hindering
apprehension
§ Prostitution
& Solicitation
§ Bad
checks under $200
§ Lewdness
§ Theft
by deception
§ Defiant
trespassing
§ Alcoholic
beverages under age
§ Improper
behavior
§ Possession
of drug paraphernalia
§ Prowling
public places
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