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
If you are found guilty of a violating a disorderly
person or petty disorderly person offense you can face fines and/or jail and
under some circumstances, or a suspension of your driving privileges. In
addition, this information may become a part of the person's permanent criminal
record which can only be removed by making an application to the court for an
expungement.
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