Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

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Charged with N.J.S. 2C:21-5C(2), bounced 2 checks with my landlord. Also charged with N.J.S. 2C:20-8A, two counts of that for not paying rent. Is this possible? How much trouble am I in? No eviction proceeding at all.


Asked on 10/05/07, 10:50 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Criminal Law

N.J.S.A. 2C:20-8a is theft of services. If the value of the services is more than $500.00 it is

a third degree crime. You need a lawyer.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 10/05/07, 11:23 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Criminal Law

I'm sure your rent is at least $200, in that case, it is a 4th degree felony, as Mr. Moore said, $500+ is 3rd degree. I would strongly suggest that you at least speak with an attorney ASAP.

My initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.

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Answered on 10/06/07, 9:46 am
Salvatore Principato Salvatore Principato, Attorney at Law

Re: Criminal Law

You should get a lawyer but if you are bouncing checks already maybe you cannot afford one. If you write checks knowing there are no funds, then this a criminal matter; however, it seems that this is a civil matter and your landlord is using criminal process rather the Summary Dispossess Act to have you evicted and a civil action to collect the rents. You may email me or look up my phone number as it appears that you are in Gloucester county area.

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Answered on 10/07/07, 2:49 pm
Daniel Cevallos Cevallos & Wong, LLP

Re: Criminal Law

You should speak with a private criminal attorney right away. Feel free to give our offices a call or e-mail me directly.

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Answered on 10/06/07, 11:17 am


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