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2C 29 3A(7) False I... IO

I was in a car accident in NJ, (I wasn't driving) but I lied when saying who was driving to try to help out the person who was a little bit drunk, I said the somebody else in the car was driving. then I was asked for an ID, however, I provided the cop a false ID (fake Alien Resident Card) and reassure him that it was real. Hence, I was issued a ticket in violation of charge 2C 29 3A(7).

I'd been summoned to appear in court

.

My questions are what are the consequences that I could face?,

Is it just a misdemeanor, and offense? a fine? federal crime?, and if so how much would be the ticket?

What should say in court in my defense?

And most important is this charge number referring to the fake ID or hindering the other person apprehension by giving the cops fake information?

I'll appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks in advance.


Asked on 6/21/09, 11:29 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Kenneth Vercammen,Esq. Kenneth Vercammen

Re: 2C 29 3A(7) False I... IO

2C:33-2 Disorderly conduct

Kenneth Vercammen's Law office represents individuals charged with criminal and serious traffic violations throughout New Jersey.

Disorderly conduct 2C:33-2. a. Improper behavior. A person is guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense, if with purpose to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof he

(1) Engages in fighting or threatening, or in violent or tumultuous behavior; or

(2) Creates a hazardous or physically dangerous condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose of the actor.

b. Offensive language. A person is guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense if, in a public place, and with purpose to offend the sensibilities of a hearer or in reckless disregard of the probability of so doing, he addresses unreasonably loud and offensively coarse or abusive language, given the circumstances of the person present and the setting of the utterance, to any person present.

"Public" means affecting or likely to affect persons in a place to which the public or a substantial group has access; among the places included are highways, transport facilities, schools, prisons, apartment houses, places of business or amusement, or any neighborhood.

To read the entire article, go to http://www.njlaws.com/disorderly_conduct.htm

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Answered on 6/22/09, 4:34 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: 2C 29 3A(7) False I... IO

You are probably charged with a disorderly persons offense. I need to read the complaint filed against you. You need to hire an attorney.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jerseyu

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 6/21/09, 11:42 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: 2C 29 3A(7) False I... IO

I agree with Mr. Moore. Sounds like a DP and you should have an attorney. Call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss.

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Answered on 6/22/09, 8:00 am
Daniel Cevallos Cevallos & Wong, LLP

Re: 2C 29 3A(7) False I... IO

Okay, there are a number of things going on here. First, you have to retain counsel to deal with these charges. Providing false id is a very fact specific charge and sometimes the facts don't meet the statute. Second, you need to talk to an attorney right away about your options following the accident. Your rights to recovery will not be harmed by these criminal charges, since you weren't driving. Give our offices a call, and you can call my direct line at 267.639.3105, or e-mail me at [email protected].

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Answered on 6/22/09, 11:05 am


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