2C:33-2.1 Loitering to Obtain or Distribute CDS drugs
Kenneth Vercammen's Law office represents
individuals charged with criminal and serious traffic violations throughout New
Jersey.
Loitering to obtain or distribute CDS 2C:33-2.1.
"Public place" defined; Loitering to obtain or distribute CDS is
a disorderly persons offense 1. a. As used in this section:
"Public place" means any place to which the public has access,
including but not limited to a public street, road, thoroughfare, sidewalk,
bridge, alley, plaza, park, recreation or shopping area, public transportation
facility, vehicle used for public transportation, parking lot, public library
or any other public building, structure or area.
b. A person, whether on foot or in a motor vehicle, commits a disorderly
persons offense if (1) he wanders, remains or prowls in a public place with the
purpose of unlawfully obtaining or distributing a controlled dangerous
substance or controlled substance analog; and (2) engages in conduct that,
under the circumstances, manifests a purpose to obtain or distribute a
controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog.
c. Conduct that may, where warranted under the circumstances, be deemed
adequate to manifest a purpose to obtain or distribute a controlled dangerous
substance or controlled substance analog includes, but is not limited to,
conduct such as the following:
(1) Repeatedly beckoning to or stopping pedestrians or motorists in a
public place;
(2) Repeatedly passing objects to or receiving objects from pedestrians or
motorists in a public place;
(3) Repeatedly circling in a public place in a motor vehicle and on one or
more occasions passing any object to or receiving any object from a person in a
public place.
d. The element of the offense described in paragraph
(1) of subsection b. of this section may not be established solely by proof
that the actor engaged in the conduct that is used to satisfy the element
described in paragraph (2) of subsection b. of this section.
Consequences of a Criminal conviction
1 You will have a criminal
record
2 You may go to Jail or Prison.
3. You will have to pay Fines
and Court Costs.
4. You could be put on
Probation for up to five years.
5. You must wait 3-5 years to expunge a first offense. 2C:52-3
6. In Drug Cases, a mandatory
DEDR penalty of $500-$1,000, and lose your driver's license for 6 months -
2years.
7 When you are on Probation or
Parole, you will have to submit to random drug and urine testing. If you
violate Probation, you often go to jail.
8. You may be required to do
Community Service.
9 You lose the presumption
against incarceration in future cases. 2C:44-10 You must pay restitution if the
court finds there is a victim who has suffered a loss and if the court finds
that you are able or will be able in the future to pay restitution.
10. Future employers may not
hire you because you have a criminal record. If you are a public office holder
or employee, you can be required to forfeit your office or job by virtue of
your plea of guilty and may be barred from any future city, state, federal or
school employment
11. If you are not a United
States citizen or national, you may be removed/deported by virtue of your plea
of guilty or prevented from citizenship.
The defense of a person charged with a
criminal offense is not impossible. There are a number of viable defenses and
arguments which can be pursued to achieve a successful result. Advocacy,
commitment, and persistence are essential to defending a client accused of a
criminal offense.
Kenneth Vercammen's Law office
represents individuals charged with criminal, drug offenses, and serious
traffic violations throughout New Jersey. Our office helps people with traffic/
municipal court tickets including drivers charged with Driving While
Intoxicated, Refusal and Driving While Suspended.
Kenneth Vercammen was the NJ State Bar Municipal Court
Attorney of the Year and past president of the Middlesex County Municipal
Prosecutors Association.
Criminal and Motor vehicle
violations can cost you. Don't give up!
The Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen can provide experienced attorney
representation for criminal motor vehicle violations.
When your job or drivers
license is in jeopardy or you are facing thousands of dollars in fines, DMV
surcharges and car insurance increases, you need excellent legal
representation. The least expensive attorney is not always the answer. Schedule
an appointment if you need experienced legal representation in a traffic/municipal
court matter.
Our website www.njlaws.com provides
information on traffic offenses we can be retained to represent people. Our
website also provides details on jail terms for traffic violations and car
insurance eligibility points. Car insurance companies increase rates or drop
customers based on moving violations.
Contact the Law Office of
Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, P.C.
at 732-572-0500
for an appointment.
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053
Woodbridge Ave.
Edison,
NJ 08817
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