New Jersey Criminal Lawyers Blog

It was recently reported in the Asbury Park Press that Seaside Heights police are cracking down on disorderly conduct on the Seaside Heights boardwalk and surrounding areas of the borough. If you have been arrested for any disorderly persons offense in Seaside Heights, drunk driving in Seaside Heights, or have committed a more serious crime in Seaside Heights you need an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney that is familiar with the location where your incident took place and will work aggressively to defend your case.

Frequently charged disorderly persons offenses in Seaside Heights include: disorderly conduct (N.J.S. 2C:33-2), trespass (N.J.S. 2C: 18-3(b)), criminal mischief (N.J.S. 2C: 17-3), simple assault (N.J.S. 2C: 12-1), fake ID (N.J.S. 2C: 28-7), underage drinking (N.J.S. 2C:33-15), possession of CDS (N.J.S. 2C:35-10), and resisting arrest (N.J.S. 2C:29-2). A conviction for a disorderly persons charge in New Jersey can result in fines, jail time, probation, community service and in some cases payment of restitution. There are alternatives available to pleading guilty and defenses that can be argued.

In 2010, there were over 900 motor vehicle moving violations in Seaside Heights. Some common moving violations in Seaside Heights include: speeding (N.J.S. 39:4-98 and N.J.S. 39:4-99), failure to yield to a traffic sign (N.J.S. 39:4-81), reckless driving (N.J.S. 39:4-96), and careless driving (N.J.S. 39:4-97). There were 120 DWI, DUI and refusals in Seaside Heights in 2010. Talk to an experienced Seaside Heights criminal lawyer about the circumstances of your motor vehicle violation or drunk driving charge before going to court.