Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Disturbance at Carnival in Denville, NJ
A 56-year-old man was arrested recently after officials say he caused a disturbance after not being allowed to go on a ride at a carnival. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, the incident occurred at the Denville Fireman’s Carnival in Denville. The man allegedly yelled at the ride operator, threw objects, and struggled against police officers trying to detain him. He faces multiple charges including disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, criminal mischief, aggravated assault, and consumption of alcohol in public.
A minor disturbance can result in multiple charges if the suspect resists arrest. Under New Jersey Statute 2C:29-2, “A person is guilty of a disorderly persons offense if he purposely prevents or attempts to prevent a law enforcement officer from effecting an arrest.” The disorderly person offense for resisting arrest can be increased to a third-degree crime if they threaten the police or causes a risk of injury to an arresting officer.
With the right representation, it is common for a suspect to have a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey dismissed or the charges reduced. This process can become more complicated, however, if there are multiple offenses that are added on top of one another.
The experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein fight to protect the rights of our clients. We work diligently to get criminal charges against our clients reduced or even thrown out altogether. Call our law offices today at 609-240-0040 to find out how we can help you.
