Four Juveniles Arrested after Woodbridge High School Prank
Four students at a New Jersey high school are facing disorderly conduct charges after allegedly committing a practical joke. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, the incident occurred at Woodbridge High School when the four students released chickens on campus as part of a senior prank. In addition to being suspended, the four high school students also face charges of disorderly conduct and trespassing. Many readers who have commented on the newspaper’s website have stated their concern that these young people are facing excessive and unnecessary charges for a “harmless prank.”
Improper conduct can result in disorderly conduct charges. Under New Jersey statute 2C:33-2(a), disorderly conduct includes causing a “public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm.” This incident shows how a harmless prank or error in judgment can adversely affect a young person’s future.
Many juvenile charges in New Jersey result from harmless activities and poor choices. In such cases, serious charges and penalties may not be warranted. Without proper legal representation, however, a young defendant might face stiff, unnecessary penalties.
If your child has been charged with a disorderly persons offense or any other crime in New Jersey, the Princeton juvenile crime defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein are here to help. We have extensive knowledge of New Jersey juvenile law and understand that juvenile cases must be handled with a unique sensitivity and approach. We help our clients and their families understand the charges they face. In many cases, we can work with the authorities to have the charges reduced or dismissed. Call our law offices at 609-240-0040 to discuss your case at no-cost.
