Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Photocopying Money

My son and his roommate were arrested in their dorm room for underage drinking at a party. Upon search of the room, a couple photocopies of a $10 bill were found in his and roommates bedroom. They told officer they did not know it was illegal. They had NO intent on passing bills. It was a stupid college innocent mistake. Now they are facing a third degree charge of forgery and were offered PTI which would dismiss this charge after a year. Sounds good from what they could have faced, but now I have doubts as to whether this could be made better. Please help!


Asked on 3/05/08, 7:45 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Kenneth Vercammen,Esq. Kenneth Vercammen

Re: Photocopying Money

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Answered on 3/14/08, 12:37 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Photocopying Money

It sounds real crazy that they woudl charge them with this. A motion to dismiss may work to quickly get rid of this. If they take PTI, they can never use it again.

I would suggest you speak to an attorney before going through with PTI.

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Answered on 3/05/08, 11:36 am
Michael Berman Law Offices of Michael A. Berman

Re: Photocopying Money

If they want to go to trial, they may have options. A good attorney can make a jury undretsand what was going on. However, I don't think the prosecutor can voluntarily downgrade this too much further....

What county is it? That would give me a little more to base a decision on.

Michael A. Berman, Esq.

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Answered on 3/05/08, 4:39 pm


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