Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

Dishonest Public Defender

I went to court to attempt to face a traffic violation, and I seeked the advice of the Public defender present. He took me to the court house parking lot and offered to represent me for a cash fee. (I declined)

Were his actions illegal, and, if so, what statute did he violate?


Asked on 8/08/07, 5:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Allan Marain Law Offices of Allan Marain

Dishonest Public Defender

His actions were illegal. The statute that he violated was the one relating to official misconduct, N.J.S. 2C:30-2. If convicted of that offense, he would likely be sentenced to State prison and disbarred.

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Answered on 8/08/07, 5:41 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Dishonest Public Defender

I suggest you contact the office of attorney ethics at http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/oae/index.htm

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Answered on 8/08/07, 8:38 pm


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