Garden City, NJ Man Arrested Twice for Disorderly Conduct
A 21-year-old man from Garden City was arrested twice in one day for disorderly conduct on January 29. According to The Observer & Eccentric, police arrested the man at his home following a non-physical disagreement in which police heard the man yelling at his wife. Later that day, police observed the man becoming agitated in a gas station and arrested him after he turned over a steel rack of merchandise. It is unclear why the man was agitated, but no one was physically harmed by his actions.
New Jersey Statute 2C:33-2 states that: “A person is guilty of a petty disorderly persons offense, if with purpose to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof he engages in a fight or threatening behavior or creates a hazardous or physically dangerous condition.” Disorderly conduct covers a wide range of criminal activity. These charges can result in serious consequences for defendants.
All criminal allegations must be taken seriously and in most cases, it is in the best interest of the defendant to fight the charges with a skilled New Jersey criminal defense attorney. A lawyer will review the circumstances of the alleged disorderly conduct and the history of the defendant to determine whether the event was a one-time or repeat occurrence. In some cases, individuals may need the help of a psychiatrist or counselor. Jail is not the answer.
The reputed attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein have helped numerous clients throughout New Jersey have their disorderly conduct charges dismissed. Before speaking to the authorities about your case, call our offices at 609-240-0040 for a free consultation.
