Disorderly Persons Charges Attorney

Being busted for having two joints or for shoplifting a $50 shirt is considered a petty crime or disorderly person crime. Is it serious? Yes, but with an experienced lawyer on your side, the consequences may be significantly limited. Why? Because your lawyer will know how best to investigate the charges and present the evidence in your defense.

Petty criminal lawyer Benjamin Kelsen has represented people in a wide range of petty criminal offenses. He knows that his clients are worried about jail time and future consequences. The best step you can take right now is to tell your lawyer the complete story of what happened.

• If there are any questions about how evidence was obtained, our disorderly persons defense law firm will move to suppress the evidence.
• If there are mitigating circumstances, our petty crimes defense attorney will work for a reduction or dismissal of the charges.
• We will make sure you get fair treatment and that your rights are protected.
• If you feel the charges are completely false, we will represent you and advise you of your options.
• Even if the charge you face is a third-degree crime or a fourth-degree crime, you should seek the advice of an attorney.

If you have been arrested for a petty crime – shoplifting or theft under $200, gambling, or possession of a small amount of drugs – stop worrying and start protecting your rights. Contact a Hackensack petty criminal lawyer at the Law Offices of Benjamin Kelsen, Esq. LLC today.

Disorderly persons crimes are punishable by up to six months in county jail. Petty disorderly persons offenses are punishable by up to thirty days in jail. Know you rights. Talk to your lawyer.

For more information, see our criminal defense FAQ.

From our Teaneck, New Jersey, offices, our law firm represents people in North Jersey including the communities of Hackensack, Paterson, Hoboken, Union City, East Rutherford, Garfield, Newark, Jersey City, Saddlebrook Township, Elizabeth, Englewood, and Paramus, NJ.

Law Offices of Benjamin G. Kelsen, Esq. LLC: Representing clients in North Jersey, including Bergen County, Passaic County, Essex County, and Hudson County, NJ.