Fights Leads to 62 Arrests after Fireworks Show on Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Sixty two people were arrested after a number of fights broke out following a fireworks show. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, the arrests occurred along the Seaside Heights Boardwalk following the Fourth of July fireworks show. Among those who were charged were 59 adults and three juveniles. Most of the charges involved disorderly persons offenses. It is not clear why so many disputes occurred or how many of the individuals arrested by the authorities were actually victims in that scenario.
There are many types of acts that may lead to a New Jersey disorderly persons offense. A person is guilty of disorderly conduct if they act in an offensive, reckless, or disruptive manner in public. When a crowd of people gets out of hand, it is common for individuals to be wrongfully charged with a disorderly persons offense. They may have done nothing wrong, but may have simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time. In such cases, the defendant, if convicted, could face heavy fines and even up to 30 days in jail.
While a minor charge may seem insignificant, disorderly person charges must be taken seriously. In some cases, the creation of a criminal record can have social and professional ramifications in the future. A skilled criminal defense attorney in Princeton can negotiate terms and have a disorderly person offense reduced and, in some cases, even have a conviction expunged from the defendant's record.
The skilled lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein know how to handle all types of disorderly persons offenses in New Jersey. We work with prosecution to negotiate fair terms and the best possible outcome for our clients. To discuss your case, call our law offices at 609-240-0040 right away.
