Criminal Law Forms Available

Criminal law forms available I wrote a book for the ABA on Criminal Law defense. A new portion of the book will include sample form cross examination questions. I am inviting attorneys to share their written cross-examination questions to be included in the seminar book. You can be a published Author. Email any form questions to VercammenLaw@njlaws.com I annually serve as a speaker for the NJ State Bar Association on Criminal and Traffic Law. If you would like some of these forms, send an email to VercammenLaw@Njlaws.com and select up to five forms or motions you request. Speaker Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ, will send the materials to you Past Chair NJ Municipal Court Section Past NJSBA Municipal Court Attorney of the Year Available Forms: 1. Mun Ct Questionnaire.doc 2 Retainer-MUN COURT.doc 3. 02 DISC .doc 4. 02 Lt of rep only 5. 02 Disc Req Alcotest7110 6. 02 DISC- DWS 7 Speeding Law & Disc new 8. 02a DISC to MVC/DMV.doc 9. 02d Disc Complainant 10. OPRA field sobriety chief of police.doc 11. OPRA- Req officer training.doc 12. CDS Mts non disc- jury 13. DWI Mts non disc- jury.doc 14. Bail reduce Mt.doc 15. Disc to Client from Pros.doc 16. Reciprocal discovery to pros 17. crim- Specific defenses.doc 18 Defense Affidavit to Client.doc 19. Pros- missing abstract.doc 20. DWI- expert letter.doc 21 hearing notice 22 Appeal Fee-Bill to Client.doc 23 No Show in Court.doc Motions/Briefs 24 SUPPRESSION MT.doc 25 Sup-Miranda.doc 26 Mt- Dismiss No disc.doc 27 Conditional Discharge Pet Cl.doc 28 Mt for Civil Reservation 29 OBJ TO LAB CERT.doc 30 Mt forSlap.doc 31 Order mark try or dismiss.doc 32 Order compel disc mun 33 Order to be Relieved.doc 34 Constructive poss.doc 35 Court cannot handle discovery.doc 36. Hardship no loss of license MOTION FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENSION UNDER 37. Mt No Alcohol Inf Rep AG 38 PD Assigned Counsel-Mt for expert.doc 39 Fines & Restitution 40 Top 25 Cases Affecting Municipal Court Practice 41 Defending a Juvenile Short Article 42 PTI flyer MIRANDA br.doc More disc br.doc Mt to be Relieved.doc MVC_ DMV - Follow-up Hear.doc No discovery dismiss Brief.doc Refusal Brief wrong statement.doc Refusal DWI Defenses failure to completely provide 2 breath samples in excess of 1.5 liters.doc Storm Cert priv pros.doc Brief post convict vacate.doc

Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea 1. You will have to appear in open court and tell the judge what you did that makes you guilty of the particular offense(s) 2. Do you understand that if you plead guilty: a. You will have a criminal record b. You may go to Jail or Prison. c. You will have to pay Fines and Court Costs. 3. If you are on Probation, you will have to submit to random drug and urine testing. If you violate Probation, you often go to jail. 4. In indictable matters, you will be required to provide a DNA sample, which could be used by law enforcement for the investigation of criminal activity, and pay for the cost of testing. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. If you are not a United States citizen or national, you may be deported by virtue of your plea of guilty. 8. You must wait 5-10 years to expunge a first offense. 2C:52-3 9. You could be put on Probation. 10. In Drug Cases, a mandatory DEDR penalty of $500-$1,000, and lose your drivers license for 6 months - 2 years. You must pay a Law Enforcement Officers Training and Equipment Fund penalty of $30. 11. You may be required to do Community Service. 12. You must pay a minimum Violent Crimes Compensation Board assessment of $50 ($100 minimum if you are convicted of a crime of violence) for each count to which you plead guilty. 13. You must pay a $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund assessment for each conviction. 14. If you are being sentenced to probation, you must pay a fee of up to $25 per month for the term of probation. 15. You lose the presumption against incarceration in future cases. 2C:44-1 16. You may lose your right to vote. 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. Jail for Crimes and Disorderly Conduct: If someone pleads Guilty or is found Guilty of a criminal offense, the following is the statutory Prison/Jail terms. NJSA 2C: 43-8 (1) In the case of a crime of the first degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between 10 years and 20 years; (2) In the case of a crime of the second degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between five years and 10 years; (3) In the case of a crime of the third degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between three years and five years; (4) In the case of a crime of the fourth degree, for a specific term which shall be fixed by the court and shall not exceed 18 months. 2C:43-3 Fines have been increased recently! 2C:43-3. Fines and Restitutions. A person who has been convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine, to make restitution, or both, such fine not to exceed: a. (1) $200,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the first degree; (2) $150,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the second degree; b. (1) $15,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the third degree; (2) $10,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the fourth degree; c. $1,000.00, when the conviction is of a disorderly persons offense; d. $500.00, when the conviction is of a petty disorderly persons offense; If facing any criminal charge, retain an experienced attorney immediately to determine you rights and obligations to the court. Current criminal charge researched by Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. 732-572-0500