Newark Man Faces Burglary and Weapons Possession Charges
A 47-year-old man from Newark has been arrested after crashing a stolen car near Observer Highway and Park Avenue in Hoboken, according to a news report in The Jersey Journal. When the authorities arrived at the crash site, the man attempted to flee on foot, but was chased down and arrested. The man faces many charges, including burglary, possession of weapons for unlawful purposes, motor vehicle theft, and resisting arrest.
Theft of a motor vehicle carries additional penalties that are added on top of burglary charges. Under New Jersey Code 2C:20-2.1: “In addition to any other disposition authorized by law, a person convicted under the provisions of this chapter of theft or unlawful taking of a motor vehicle shall be subject to penalties related to the number of times the suspect has been arrested for vehicle theft.” Not only will a first-time offender face jail time and hefty fines, but they will also face a $500 fine and a driver’s license suspension.
Auto theft is a serious crime that carries heavy penalties that can forever affect one’s professional and social life. Anyone facing these serious charges would be well advised to seek legal representation from an experienced New Jersey criminal defense lawyer.
The knowledgeable attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein help defendants get the charges against them reduced or dismissed. If you are facing allegations of burglary or auto theft, call our law offices at 609-240-0040 before speaking with the authorities. We will help you fight for your rights and obtain the best possible outcome in your case.
