Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Complaint-Summon ticket

Hey,

This past weekend I got a complaint-summons ticket in Paterson, NJ for loitering to commit cds. Im really scared because I was not waiting to buy drugs. I want to know what a complaint-summons ticket is and what happens now? I know I'm innocent and I don't want to be charged with something I didn't do. Please help.


Asked on 6/08/09, 11:04 am

7 Answers from Attorneys

david bildner bildner law firm

Re: Complaint-Summon ticket

Basically, you were charged with hanging around a known drug area with the intention of buying drugs. The maximum penalty for that is a $1000 fine and 6 months in jail, plus having a record that could cause you problems in the future.

Especially if there is no evidence you were involved in a drug transaction, you very well may be able to beat this.

I'm familiar with the charge and the court. Give me a call to discuss it further 877/688/3879

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Answered on 6/09/09, 11:48 am
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Complaint-Summon ticket

I was just up there last Friday. Call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss. These charges can be tough for the State to win. Thus, you probably have some great defenses to the charge.

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Answered on 6/08/09, 11:23 am
Daniel Cevallos Cevallos & Wong, LLP

Re: Complaint-Summon ticket

You should give our offices a call. We handle these cases.

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Answered on 6/08/09, 11:33 am
Kenneth Vercammen,Esq. Kenneth Vercammen

Re: Complaint-Summon ticket

Loitering to obtain or distribute CDS 2C:33-2.1. "Public place" defined; Loitering to obtain or distribute CDS is a disorderly persons offense 1. a. As used in this section:

"Public place" means any place to which the public has access, including but not limited to a public street, road, thoroughfare, sidewalk, bridge, alley, plaza, park, recreation or shopping area, public transportation facility, vehicle used for public transportation, parking lot, public library or any other public building, structure or area.

b. A person, whether on foot or in a motor vehicle, commits a disorderly persons offense if (1) he wanders, remains or prowls in a public place with the purpose of unlawfully obtaining or distributing a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog; and (2) engages in conduct that, under the circumstances, manifests a purpose to obtain or distribute a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog.

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

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Answered on 6/08/09, 12:53 pm
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: Complaint-Summon ticket

This is a type of criminal charge and you are facing the possibility of jail time, having a criminal record, and having to pay high fines. There may be a way to dismiss or at least minimize the charge against you. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in various courts throughout New Jersey in the past. Please contact me to discuss your case in more detail. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

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Answered on 6/08/09, 2:12 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Complaint-Summon ticket

Obviously, you need to hire an attorney. You are charged with a disorderly persons offense which has to do with drugs. A conviction will hurt your employment prospects.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 6/08/09, 2:23 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Complaint-Summon ticket

Obviously, you need to hire an attorney. You are charged with a disorderly persons offense which has to do with drugs. A conviction will hurt your employment prospects.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 6/08/09, 2:23 pm


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