Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Re: I have been charged with and would like too know more about

That statute reads:

2C:24-4. Endangering welfare of children

a. Any person having a legal duty for the care of a child or who has assumed responsibility for the care of a child who engages in sexual conduct which would impair or debauch the morals of the child, or who causes the child harm that would make the child an abused or neglected child as defined in R.S.9:6-1, R.S.9:6-3 and P.L.1974, c. 119, s.1 (C.9:6-8.21) is guilty of a crime of the second degree. Any other person who engages in conduct or who causes harm as described in this subsection to a child under the age of 16 is guilty of a crime of the third degree.

I would need to know more about the situation to give you an opinion.

As to the DWI, the question to be addressed is "intent to operate" the vehicle. There are a TON of defenses to DWI. Please call me to discuss. Also, please see my website specific to that issue: www.nj-dmv-dwi.com

Please call to discuss these issues: 856-428-5055.

Re: I have been charged with and would like too know more about

The endangering charge, NJS 2C:24-4, is serious. A conviction on the third degree potentially exposes you to 3-5 years. In the event you could be charged of the second degree offense, the sentencing potential is 5-10 years. Having an attorney involved at the earliest possible moment MAY provide an opportunity to persuade the county prosecutor that the charge is overkill. This is particularly true since there is now an ehanced penalty for DWI with a minor in the car which is not as severe as an endangering charge. You should retain counsel as quickly as possible.

Best of Luck,

Durrell

Re: I have been charged with and would like too know more about

This is very serious charge. It is the charge of Statutory rape. If found guilty of being with the minor not only are you facing 5-10 years in Jail. You will have to do 85% of the sentenced imposed. That is not all, megan law applies, which means you have to register for the REST of your life with your local police deparment as a sex offender. If that is not enough, you will also have to go to a program called avenel for a sexual evaluation by a medical professional.

There are ways to try to avoid some of what I listed. You are in need of an attorney right away.

I am an expert criminal defense attorney in NJ, if you are interested in retaining my services, I can be reached at 201-646-9600.

Savy Grant

PS The DWI is bad, but nothing like the statutory rape charges.

Re: I have been charged with and would like too know more about

Based on the information you entered, it appears that you are facing two sets of charges - traffic violations such as the DUI/Reckless and the 2C charge which is probably either a 2nd or 3rd degree felony depending on the exact facts involved. If convicted on all charges, for example, you are facing license suspension, points, high fines, a possible criminal record, and possibly jail.

However, based on the limited facts, I can only respond to the charges you entered without doing any analysis. Many factors specific to your case may make convicting you of these charges difficult or impossible. There is also the possibility that you may be able to enter a plea to a lesser charge or enter a Court diversionary program.

If you are in Mercer County or south, I'd be happy to give a free consult where we can discuss the specific facts of your case and make a better determination of the potential outcome.

Thanks,

Daniel Kelley