Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

I was charged with shoplifting under $20 but was plead down to a municipal ordinance(disturbing the peace). When i did a background check on myself I saw that it was a felony that was reduced to a misdemeanor? Is a municipal ordinance violation a misdemeanor?


Asked on 10/28/09, 1:51 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

No.

A municipal ordinance violation (IF you are SURE that is what you were convicted of) is not a crime. It is not a misdemeanor. It is not a felony. It is not a crime at all.

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Answered on 11/02/09, 2:01 pm
John Ducey Law Offices of John G. Ducey, PC

A municipal ordinance is not a misdemeanor.

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Answered on 11/02/09, 4:13 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

You can expunge the entire record two years after the fine is paid because you pled guilty to a

municipal ordinance.

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Answered on 11/02/09, 5:01 pm


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