Eleven Arrested on Suspicion of Disorderly Conduct at Rutgersfest
The annual Rutgersfest in New Brunswick resulted in two shootings, five injuries and eleven disorderly conduct arrests. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, these incidents reportedly occurred on and around Rutgers Campus in New Brunswick. The campus law enforcement and local police officers had difficulty handling the estimated 40,000 to 50,000 people who attended the event.
Most disorderly conduct charges result from "improper behavior." According to New Jersey statute 2C:33-2, it is a "petty disorderly persons offense" to engage in fighting or creating a "hazardous or physically dangerous condition." It may also be a disorderly persons offense to use offensive language in a public space. Many of these types of offenses occur when someone has been drinking or when two people let an argument get out of hand. A normally private, minor dispute may lead to serious charges if it occurs in a public place.
It is often necessary to seek skilled representation to fight disorderly persons charges because consequences may be severe. Depending on the nature of the incident and the prior criminal record of the defendant, a disorderly persons offense could result in up to six months in jail, a fine of $1,000 and a mark on your criminal record.
The experienced New Jersey disorderly conduct defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein handle all types of disorderly person offenses. Our skilled attorneys provide free consultations to anyone facing criminal charges in New Jersey. Call us today at 609-240-0040 to discuss your case at no cost.
