Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

is this right?

so me and my friend did some work for this lady in return she let him use the house when ever he wanted. he had a party and no a ring is missing from the house. shes not pressing charges but the cops are we dont know where the ring is or who took it. the cops are saying they are gonna charge us with burglary and theft. can this really happen he had permission to be in the house and neither of us took the stupid ring.


Asked on 6/27/09, 9:43 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: is this right?

The cops can pretty much bring whatever charges they want as long as they have a reasonable belief that a criminal offense was committed. If charges are brought against you please contact me at that time. I have handled very many cases similar to yours in courts throughout New Jersey in the past, so if you are charged I can help you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

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Answered on 6/29/09, 6:20 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: is this right?

Not so long as she says you were in the house with her knowledge and consent.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 6/27/09, 10:11 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: is this right?

Yes you can be charged but no, you should not be convicted. You should call a good attorney ASAP to help defeat the charges that seem to be coming. Call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss.

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Answered on 6/27/09, 10:27 pm
david bildner bildner law firm

Re: is this right?

The problem is that you are not accused of trespassing, but of stealing a ring. Having permission to be there is a totally different issue. Also, the police can file charges even if the woman doesn't. Once you are in the system, there is a lot of pressure for people to make a deal, pleading to a reduced charge just to get rid of the threat hanging over your head. You really should talk to a lawyer to work out a plan to protect yourselves. Call me if you would like to discuss it further at 877*688*3879.

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Answered on 6/27/09, 10:56 pm
Kenneth Vercammen,Esq. Kenneth Vercammen

Re: is this right?

N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2a insofar as it is applicable to this case reads as follows:

A person is guilty of burglary if, with purpose to commit an offense therein the person:

(1) Enters a (research facility) (structure), or a separately secured or occupied portion thereof, unless the (research facility) (structure) was at the time open to the public or the person is licensed or privileged to enter; or

(2) Surreptitiously remains in a (research facility) (structure) or a separately secured or occupied portion thereof knowing that (he/she) is not licensed or privileged to do so.

Specifically, the defendant in this case is charged with entering with the purpose to commit an offense. I must therefore explain to you, first, what constitutes burglary under the law and second, what constitutes an offense. In order for you to find the defendant guilty of burglary, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the following elements:

1. that the defendant entered1 the (research facility) (structure) known as without permission. 2. that the defendant did so with the purpose to commit an offense therein.

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

W recommend you hire an attorney for this serious matter.

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Answered on 6/29/09, 10:25 am


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