Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Possesion of fireworks/Disorderly conduct

My son (16 yr) was arrested for possesion fireworks/disorderly conduct.He didn't have actully have any on him at the time of arrest but the police say there is a witness and possibly the police saw him light off a bottle rocket.This is a first time offense. We don't know the actual charges yet but they mentioned the above.

Question: Should I get a lawyer (is this serious?)

Question: What are the possible penalties ?


Asked on 10/02/06, 11:25 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Possesion of fireworks/Disorderly conduct

Your son should have an attorney. Fireworks are essentially explosives. Were there any fireworks connected injuries at about the time that you son was charge?

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 10/02/06, 11:48 am
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Possesion of fireworks/Disorderly conduct

This isn't the most serious charges in the world. But it sounds like he has a good case and there is no point in him having a criminal record if he didn't do anything. If this was my son, I would hire an attorney. My initial consultations are always free, so if you call me at 732/247/3340 we can discuss this case in more detail. Then you can decide if you need an attorney.

Good luck!

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Answered on 10/02/06, 12:02 pm
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: Possesion of fireworks/Disorderly conduct

When your teenage son is facing criminal charges I would certainly recommend that you get him a lawyer, especially when there is a question about whether the police can even prove the case against him. The police and prosecutor have the job of trying to convict your son. A defense lawyer has the job of trying to defend your son in any way possible within the confines of the law. The potential penalties your son is facing are heavy fines, a juvenile record, and possibly even time in juvenile detention.

Please contact me to discuss this further. I never charge for simply talking to people about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

www.njworkerscompensationlaw.com

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Answered on 10/02/06, 2:59 pm


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