Criminal Results
2007: Superior Court – Client with 5 juvenile arrests and 9 adult arrests (including 5 Municipal Court Convictions and 3 Superior Court Convictions) was accused of a Violation of Probation on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Assault, and Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute (Attorney had previously obtained probation for him on these charges. Attorney arranged for his release on bail. While out on bail a confidential informant informed the State Police that he was coming into town with a large amount of heroin that he was going to sell. Troopers set up surveillance and attempted to pull Client over at his home. Client allegedly drove off at high speed and threw a package containing 8 bricks of heroin out the window then abandoned his car and fled on foot until he was apprehended.
Charges included Eluding in a Motor Vehicle (2C:29-2b) 2nd degree, Obstruction of Justice (2C:29-2a) 4th degree, Destruction of Evidence (2C:28-6) 4th degree, Possession of Heroin (2C:35-10a1) 2nd degree, Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute (2C:35-5b) 2nd degree, and Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute within 500 feet of a Public Housing Facility (2C:35-7.1a) 2nd degree.
Result: Client was facing 5 years in State Prison on Probation Violations, 10 years in State Prison on each of the 3 new 2nd degree charges and 18 months in State Prison on each of the 2 new 4th degree charges for a total exposure of 43 Years in Prison. Attorney challenged the validity of the motor vehicle stop and ownership of the heroin found outside the vehicle. Prosecutor agreed prior to indictment to a plea agreement to one count of Possession of Heroin (3rd degree) and one count of Eluding (2nd degree, but to be sentenced as 3rd) and two Violations of Probation. All other charges were Dismissed. At Sentencing Judge dismissed both Violations of Probation and sentenced client to 3 years state prison with one year parole ineligibility.
2007: Municipal Court – Attorney hired by family of girl with drug addiction charged in three separate towns with offenses. Client charged with Offering Alcoholic Beverage to Under Age Person in Violation of 2C:33-17A (a disorderly persons offense punishable by a fine of up to $1000 and 6 months in county jail); Violation of previously obtained Conditional Discharge on a Possession of Marijuana Charge; Being Under the Influence of Crack Cocaine in violation of 2C:35-10, Possession of CDS (Painkillers) in violation of 2C:35-10A, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia under 2C:36-2.
Result: Attorney assisted family with obtaining drug rehabilitation and treatment program for client. All drug charges and violation of conditional discharge were dismissed. Underage Alcohol Possession was amended to a Boro Ordinance with a $500 fine.
2007: Superior Court – Client was college student with no prior criminal record charged in a motor vehicle stop with Possession of Cocaine (2C:35-10A(1) a 3rd degree criminal offense carrying with it up to 5 years State Prison, a $35,000.00 fine and a suspension of driver’s license for up to 2 years.
Result: Attorney arranged entry into the Pre-Trial Intervention Program (PTI) and client was placed on a one year probation. If he completes it successfully he all charges will be dismissed and he will not have a criminal conviction. No fine and no loss of license.
2007: Superior Court – Client with 20 year extensive criminal record including more then 10 Superior Court convictions and two prior 5 year State Prison sentences all for white collar theft, deception, forgery, and fraud was indicted on charges of applying for credit cards under her daughters name without her permission and defrauding credit card companies out of more then $23,000. Plea offer on Indictment under multiple counts of 3rd Degree Theft by Deception (2C:20-4), Forgery (2C:21-1A1), and False Statements (2C:21-6B) was 5 Years New Jersey State Prison.
Result: Attorney attacked the validity of the State’s proofs regarding the on-line credit card applications and worked out plea bargain to 1 count of False Statements in Procuring Credit Card (4th degree). Client was sentenced to 3 years probation with restitution. No Jail.
2007: Superior and Municipal Court – Client charged with offenses that included Indictable Criminal Offenses arising out of a Domestic Violence dispute. Charges were Assault (2C:12-1A1), Criminal Mischief (2C:17-3A1), Criminal Restraint (2C:13-2A), Possession of a Weapon used in an Assault (2C:39-5D), and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose (2C:39-4D). Client was facing up to 5 years State Prison on each of the 3rd Degree charges.
Result: Attorney and client decided upon the unusual strategy of having the client testify before the Grand Jury. The Grand Jury decided not to indict client and all Indictable Criminal Charges were dismissed. The Disorderly Persons Offenses were remanded to the Municipal Court where the attorney succeeded in having them dismissed. All charges were successfully dismissed.
2007: Municipal Court – Client charged with attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages in a bar while under the legal age under 2C:33-81.
Result: Amended to Boro Ordinance and $506 fine. No criminal record. No license suspension.
2007: Superior Court/Juvenile – Client charged with Creating a False Public Alarm (2C:33-3) by pulling a fire alarm in a middle school. Prosecutor offered plea to charge with Probation, 6 month postponement of driving privileges, and mandatory $12,000 fine.
Result: Attorney entered plea, but, argued to Judge at sentencing that client was a good student with no prior criminal record. Judge granted Deferred Disposition with 50 hours community service (If no further violations of law for 1 year, charge will be dismissed and juvenile will have no juvenile conviction record). No license suspension and No Fine.
2007: Municipal Court – Client was college student charged with hosting a house party in which minors were served alcohol (2C:33-17b) a disorderly persons criminal offense with penalties of a fine of up to $1000 and up to 6 months in jail. Student was looking forward to a professional career and wanted to avoid criminal record.
Result: Attorney obtained amendment to a non-criminal municipal ordinance and client was fined $256, an alcohol education program, and 10 days community service. No Criminal Record.
2007: Municipal Court – Client charged with Shoplifting and Receiving Stolen Property (2C:20-11b and 2C:20-7) from a Mall store. (Disorderly Persons Offenses each with penalties of a $1000 fine and six months county jail)
Result: Attorney obtained amendment to Township Ordinance with $500 fine. No jail. No Criminal Record.
2007: Superior Court – Police pulled over client for driving erratically, almost colliding twice with police car. Client failed psycho-physical tests and was arrested for DWI. Search of a cigarette pack in his pocket found Alprzolam (Xanax) and Carisoprodol in a tissue and a bottle containing methadone. Urine test was positive for a cocaine and methadone metabolites. Prosecutor obtained Indictment for Possession of CDS (Alprazolam) a 3rd degree charge under 2c:35-10. Client also charged with 4 motor vehicle offenses including DWI and Reckless Driving. Plea offer from State was plea to a 3rd degree charge with Probation conditioned upon serving 364 days in the County Jail.
Result: Attorney located a 3 year old prescription and pharmacy records to establish that client had once had a prescription for the Xanax. Charge was amended to a disorderly persons offense of Possession of a Prescription Drug not in the Proper Container (2C:35-24) with a fine of $550 plus costs with No Jail and No Probation. Client pled to DWI and received a 90 day license suspension concurrent to a 60 day suspension he was already serving.
2007: Municipal Court – Client charged with Improper Behavior (2C:33-2A), Fighting (2C:33-2A1), and Assault (2C:12-1A) after getting into a fight. All Disorderly Persons Offenses punishable by a fine of up to $1000 and six months county jail.
Result: Improper Behavior amended to Boro Ordinance with $406 fine, Fighting and Assault charges dismissed. No jail, No Criminal record.
2007: Municipal Court – Client charged with domestic assault (2C:12-1A) upon girlfriend by grabbing her and throwing her to the ground facing fine of up to $1000.00 and up to six months county jail. Client denied striking the alleged victim.
Result: Dismissed.
2007: Municipal Court – Client was college student from Massachusetts who while drunk at a Jersey Shore resort town was arrested and charged with Disorderly Persons Offense of Causing Public Inconvenience Annoyance or Alarm (2C:33-2A(1) facing up to 6 months county jail and $1000 fine with criminal record.
Result: Attorney obtained dismissal of charge so student did not get a criminal record. Pled guilty to a Boro Ordinance Violation and fined $250. No Jail. No Criminal Record.
2007: Municipal Court – Client with extensive criminal record observed by narcotics strike force coming out of known drug house and was pulled over. Police accused client of Obstruction of Justice (2C:29-1A) by refusing to exit his vehicle and swallowing narcotics, Resisting Arrest (2C:29-2A1) by fighting being handcuffed, and Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia (2C:36-2).
Result: Possession of Paraphernalia dismissed. Both Obstruction of Justice and Resisting Arrest reduced to a City Ordinance each with a $1256 fine. No Jail. No Criminal Conviction.
2007: Superior Court – Client with extensive criminal record (six prior felony convictions) charged with possession of CDS (Heroin) and indicted under 2C:35-10a1. Plea offer from Prosecutor was 4 Years New Jersey State Prison or long term inpatient treatment.
Result: Attorney filed motion to suppress evidence and argued that police officer’s entry into living room of apartment where drugs were found was uninvited and unconstitutional given the officer’s pretext of entering the bedroom of the apartment to complain of a loud stereo. Client who was extended term eligible was facing up to 10 years State Prison and 6 months to 2 years loss of driver’s license if convicted. On the day suppression motion was to be heard Prosecutor agreed to amend charge to Attempt to Possess CDS 2C:5-1/2c:35-10a1 with one year non-custodial probation and no loss of driver’s license. Client was able to continue in out-patient treatment program he was already enrolled in.
2007: Municipal Court – Client charged with Shoplifting (2C:20-11B(1), a disorderly persons offense punishable by a $1000 fine and up to six months in jail.
Result: Attorney argued that concealment of merchandise was inadvertent and charge was amended to Boro Ordinance with a $356 fine and $150 restitution. No Jail. No Criminal Record.
2007: Superior Court – Client with 4 Superior Court Felony Convictions and 2 Municipal Court Convections charged on two separate occasions with Possession of CDs (Crack Cocaine) (2C:35-10a1). Client was extended term eligible and facing up to 10 years in State Prison and one year to four years loss of driver’s license.
Result: Attorney negotiated deal prior to indictment and client pled to accusation containing two counts of Possession of CDS. Client sentenced to one year non-custodial probation concurrent on both counts with drug evaluation and out-patient treatment and no suspension of driver’s license.
2007: Superior Court/Juvenile – Client charged with Underage Consumption of Alcohol (2C:33-15) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2C:36-2).
Result: Underage Consumption of Alcohol dismissed. Plea to Possession of Paraphernalia with Deferred Disposition (if no additional offenses within one year charge will be dismissed)
2007: Superior Court – Client was college student from Connecticut charged with selling MDMA methylenedioxy-methaphetamine (Ecstasy) at a concert in New Jersey. Client Indicted on Possession of CDS 3rd Degree, Possession of CDs with Intent to Distribute 3rd degree, and Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance 3rd Degree. Plea Offer from Prosecutor was 3 years New Jersey State Prison.
Result: Possession of CDS dismissed. Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute dismissed. Distribution of CDS amended to Conspiracy to Distribute CDs and client received 1 year probation. No Jail.
2007: Superior Court – Juvenile – Client in a van with other juveniles was stopped and searched by police. Client charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol (2C:33-15) and Possession of CDS – Under 50 grams of Marijuana (2C:35-10a4)
Result: Attorney successfully argued that Alcohol and Marijuana belonged to other juveniles and not to the client. All charges Dismissed.
2007: Superior Court/Municipal Court – Client who was undocumented alien charged with the 3rd Degree Crime of presenting False Documentation to a Police Officer (2C:21-2.1C) (punishable by up to 5 years state prison), Failure to Yield at stop sign (39:4-144) (2 points), Careless Driving (39:4-97) (2 points), Unlicensed Driver (39:3-10) (fine of up to $500, 60 days in jail, and disqualification to obtain license for six months), and Expiration of Non-Resident Touring Privileges (39:3-15).
Result: Attorney obtained downgrade of 3rd degree Indictable Criminal Offense to a Disorderly Persons offense of presenting a false license which was then further downgraded to a Municipal Ordinance violation with a $250 fine, no jail, no criminal record. Client pled guilty to Careless Driving and was fined $206 and Driving with an Expired License and fined $256, no jail, no license suspension.
2007: Superior Court/Municipal Court – Client accused of threatening another driver with a knife in a road rage incident stopped by police. After removing client from car, officers searched the vehicle and found a bag of marijuana and two glass pipes. Client charged with Possession of Marijuana (2C:35-10a4), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2C:36-2), Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle (39:4-49.1) (2 year loss of license), Terroristic Threats (2C:12-3B) (3rd degree criminal offense) downgraded by County Prosecutor to Harassment (2C:33-4(a)).
Result: Attorney filed Suppression Motion and argued that search of vehicle once defendant had been removed from it and secured in police car was illegal. Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle were all dismissed. Client pled guilty to petty disorderly persons offense of harassment and was fined $356. No jail. No license suspension.
2006: Superior Court – Client was Federal Law Enforcement Officer charged with Second Degree Aggravated Assault (2C:12-1(B)(7) by causing severe head injuries to victim. Plea Offer from Prosecutor was 5 years New Jersey State Prison having to serve 85% of sentence.
Result: Attorney obtained hospital record of victim, hired Neurologist to provide report that head injury suffered by victim did not rise to the significant level of injury required under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1B7 and filed Motion to Dismiss the Indictment. Prosecutor consented to charge being amended to Third Degree Assault and Client was accepted into Pre-Trial Intervention Program (PTI). No Jail. No Criminal Record.
2006: Superior Court – Client who was already in Pre Trial Intervention Program (PTI) and had serious alcohol and drug problem, got drunk and while driving a car got into an accident severely injuring a minor in the car with him. Client was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child (2C:24-4a) a 3rd degree crime and Assault By Auto (2C:12-1c) a 3rd degree crime. Plea offer from Prosecutor was to plea to Indictment and receive probation with 364 days in the County Jail.
Result: Attorney negotiated plea to Endangering the Welfare of a a child and dismissal of Assault By Auto. Client received one year probation with no jail contingent upon completing the Salvation Army Drug Treatment Program which sentence was concurrent with sentence for charges from PTI Violation.
2006: Superior/Municipal Court – Client who was drunk in train station charged with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer (2c:12-1b5a) a 3rd degree crime. Charge was remanded to Municipal Court along with Resisting Arrest (2C:29-2a) and Disorderly Conduct (2C:33-2a).
Result: All charges dismissed except for petty disorderly persons offense of disorderly conduct to which client pled guilty and received a $250 fine and 30 days in jail which was suspended.
2006: Municipal Court – Client charged on two separate occasions with Possession of Less then 50 grams of Marijuana (2C:35-10a4), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2C:36-2) and Possession of CDS in a motor vehicle (2 year loss of license).
Result: Possession of CDS and Possession of CDS in Motor Vehicle on first occasion dismissed. Conditional Discharge granted on Possession charges on second occasion. No jail, no criminal record, and no loss of driver’s license.
2006: Superior Court – Client with 3 prior felony convictions and on Probation indicted on Possession of CDS (Cocaine) (2C:35-10a(1)) and charged with Probation Violation. Plea Offer from Prosecutor was 4 Years State Prison. Client rejected from Drug Court because of history of violence.
Result: Attorney negotiated plea for Probation with long-term drug treatment concurrent with Probation Violation. Client successfully completed Discovery House and was discharged drug free.
2006: Municipal Court – Police called to Domestic Dispute with alleged assault found client driving off in an automobile. Client admitted drinking and failed psycho-physical tests at scene. Breathalyzer readings were under the legal limit at .06% and .07%. Client charged with Simple Assault (2C:12-1a), DWI (39:4-50), and Reckless Driving (39:4-96).
Result: Criminal charge amended to Boro Ordinance with $156 fine. DWI Dismissed. Reckless Driving amended to Careless Driving with $356 fine and 15 day license suspension. Gottesman 2006: Municipal Court – Client charged with Driving While Revoked (39:3-40), 3rd Offense facing penalty of $1000 fine and 10 days in jail; Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs (2C:35-10.5) (Viagra), a disorderly persons offense punishable by a fine of up to $1000 and up to six months in jail; and Possession of a Prescription Drug not in prescribed container (2C:35-24), a disorderly persons offense.
Result: Driving While Revoked amended to Unlicensed Driver (39:3-10a) with $206 fine. Unlawful Possession of Viagra dismissed. Possession of Prescription Drug not in original container dismissed. Client pled guilty to a Boro Ordinance of Disorderly Conduct and fined $206. No Criminal Record.
2006: Municipal Court – Client involved in altercation with police officer outside a bar charged with Creating a Public Inconvenience or Alarm, a disorderly persons offense punishable by a fine of up to $1000 and six months in jail.
Result: Attorney obtained amendment to a non-criminal Boro Ordinance and client fined $350.
2006: Superior Court – Client with extensive criminal record who was Extended Term Eligible charged with Possession of CDS (Heroin) (2C:10a(1). Plea Offer from Prosecutor: Five (5) years New Jersey State Prison.
Result: 1 Year Probation. No jail.
2006: Superior/Municipal Court – Client allegedly observed selling drugs in parking lot has car pulled over by police officer and found with 92 grams (3.2 oz) of Marijuana. Charged with Possession of Over 50 grams of Marijuana (2C:35-10a3) a 4th degree offense, Possession with Intent to Distribute Over 50 grams of Marijuana (2C:35-5b11) a 3rd degree offense, Wandering in an area to Sell Drugs (2C:33-2.1) a Disorderly Persons Offense.
Result: Attorney obtained downgrade of Indictable Charges to Municipal Court with amendment to Simple Possession of less then 50 grams of Marijuana (2C:35-10a4). Attorney filed Motion to Suppress Evidence and successfully argued to Prosecutor that the search of the defendant’s automobile was unconstitutional and the Marijuana seized was not admissible into evidence. The criminal offense was amended to a violation of a Municipal Ordinance and defendant was fined $460.
2006: Municipal Court – Client charged with Possession of Marijuana (2C:35-10(a)(4), Being under the influence of Marijuana (2C:35-10b), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2C:36-2). Each of these are Disorderly Persons Offenses carrying up to six months in jail, a $1000.00 fine, and a loss of driver’s license for 6 months to 2 years.
Result: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Being Under the Influence dismissed. Conditional Discharge granted on Possession of Marijuana with monetary penalties of $830 and no suspension of driving privileges.
2006: Municipal Court – Ukranian National charged with Possession of False Government Document (a drivers license) under 2C21-2.1(d), a 4th Degree Crime punishable by up to 18 months in State Prision.
Result: Downgraded by County Prosecutor to Unsworn Falsification to Authroities (2C:28-3) a disorderly persons offense. Attorney obtained amendment to a Municipal Ordinance and client fined $100. No jail. No probation.
2006: Superior Court/Municipal Court: Client allegedly fled from State Trooper on a motorcycle on the Garden State Parkway. Charged with Eluding a Police Officer (2C:29-2b) (2nd Degree Criminal Offense), Speeding (100 mph in a 65 mph zone) (19:9.1) (5 points), Reckless Driving (39:4-96) (5 points), Unsafe Lange Change (39:4-88b) (2 points), Passing on the Right (19:8.1) (5 points), and Failure to Signal (39:4-126) (2 points). Total Exposure = 10 Years State Prison and 19 MV Points.
Result: Criminal Offense downgraded to Eluding (2C:29-1A) (a Disorderly Persons Offense) which was then amended to a Boro Ordinance with a $500 fine so client did not get a criminal record. Client pled guilty to a reduced Speeding (74 in 65) (2 points) and Failure to Signal Lane Change (2 points) and all other motor vehicle summonses were dismissed.
2006: Superior Court – Client charged with Possession CDS (Diazapam) (2C:35-10a1), Possession of Marijuana (2C:35-10a4), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2C:36-2).
Result: Acceptance in Pre-Trial Intervention Program (PTI). No Criminal Record. No drivers license suspension.
2006: Municipal Court – Client charged with Possession of Marijuana (2C:35-10(a) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2C:36-2) when contraband was discovered as he entered the Monmouth County Courthouse and his briefcase was x-rayed.
Result: Attorney tried case arguing that Sheriff’s Office had not maintained proper documentation of the chain of custody of the marijuana and hash pipe seized. Client was found Not Guilty on all charges and case was dismissed. All records of the arrest were later expunged.
2006: Municipal Court – Client charged with Possession of Marijuana (2C:35-10(a)(4).
Result: Attorney argued marijuana belonged to someone else and charge was dismissed.
2006: Municipal Court – Client charged with Simple Assault (2C:12-1A) in a domestic dispute.
Result: Attorney obtained dismissal of charge.
2006: Superior Court – Client with extensive Juvenile record and one adult arrest charged in a Six Count Indictment with Distribution of CDS (Heroin) (2c:35-5(b)(3)) on two occasions to an undercover police officer, Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute (2C:35-5(b)(3), and Possession of CDS (2C:35-10(a)(1). Plea Offer from Prosecutor: 364 days Monmouth County Jail and Probation.
Result: 5 years probation. No jail.
2005: Superior Court – Client with prior Criminal Record arrested at PNC Arts Center and charged with Possession of CDS Cocaine (3rd Degree Crime), Possession of CDS Cocaine with Intent to Distribute (3rd Degree Crime), Possession of CDS Marijuana with Intent to Distribute (4th Degree Crime), and Possession of a Toxic Chemical Nitrous Oxide with Intent to Distribute (4th Degree). Plea offer from Prosecutor was 3 years State Prison.
Result: Attorney arranged for surrender of client who had left the State and release on own recognizance pending trial. Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute all dismissed. Guilty plea entered to Possession of Nitrous Oxide with Intent and client received Probation.
2005: Superior Court – Client engaged in computer business with no criminal record indicted on white collar crime of Theft of Movable Property of approximately $60,000 of computer parts from employer some of which were listed for sale on E-Bay. Plea offer from Prosecutor was probation with 60 days of County Jail, 75 hours of community service and $60,000 restitution.
Result: No jail. 3 years probation with 45 days community service and $22,000 restitution.
2005: Superior Court – Client charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (3rd Degree) and Aggravated Assault (3rd Degree).
Result: Client pled guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Aggravated Assault downgraded to Disorderly Persons Offense. Client accepted into Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) following plea and given one year probation. Client then arrested and indicted on charges of Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Cocaine) (3rd Degree) (two counts), Possession of CDS (Cocaine) with intent to distribute (3rd Degree) (two counts) and Violation of Probation. Potential penalty was 3 to 5 years state prison on each count.
Result: Two years probation concurrent on all counts.
2005: Municipal Court – Client charged with Fighting (2C:33-2a), Interference with a Police Officer performing an official function (2C:29-1), Escape (2c:29-5), and Resisting Arrest (2C:29-2a).
Result: Plea to one count of Interference with a Police Officer. All other charges dismissed. $506.00 fine, no jail.
2005: Municipal Court – Client charged with Prostitution (a Disorderly Persons Offense).
Result: Amended to a City Ordinance ($250.00 fine)
2005: Superior Court – Client with extensive criminal history charged with Possession of CDS (heroin and cocaine) on two separate occasions. Plea offer was 3 years State Prison.
Result: Attorney assisted client in entering drug treatment program and being accepted to Drug Court. Client received 5 years probation, no jail.
2005: Municipal Court – Client charged with Possession of CDS (2C:35-10) (Cocaine) and Possession of CDS (Cocaine) with Intent to Distribute within a School Zone.
Result: Remanded to Municipal Court on charges of 2C:33-2.1 (Wandering in a drug zone), Disorderly Conduct (2C:33-2) and 2C:35-10 (being under the influence and failing to make lawful disposition of cocaine). Attorney obtained dismissal of all criminal charges and client pled guilty to a municipal ordinance and fined $1,000.
2005: Superior Court – Client in automobile stop found with 149 bags of heroin. Charged with Possession of CDS (Heroin) with Intent to Distribute (3rd degree), Conspiracy to Possess Heroin (3rd degree) and Possession of Heroin (3rd degree). Client who had previous criminal record received plea offer of 3 years probation with 90 days County Jail.
Result: Attorney obtained dismissal of charges of Possession with Intent and Conspiracy. Client pled guilty to one count of heroin possession and received 30 days in-patient treatment with no jail.
2005 Municipal Court – Client who was a bouncer in a bar charged with Assault (2C:12-1a).
Result: Dismissed
2005: Superior Court – Client indicted for Possession of CDS (Cocaine).
Result: Accepted into PTI (Pre-Trial Intervention) (charges to be dismissed if successfully completes drug treatment and one year probation)
2005: Municipal Court – Client charged with Shoplifting (2C:20-11b).
Result: Amended to City Ordinance of Breach of Peace with $800 fine. No Criminal Record.
2004: Superior Court – Juvenile charged with Possession of Marijuana 2C:35-10(a)(4) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 2C:36-2. Potential penalties were $1000 fine and six months incarceration on each count.
Result: Possession of Marijuana Dismissed. Six months probation with deferred disposition on Paraphernalia (to be dismissed without record of conviction if completes successfully).
2004: Superior Court – Client charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Cocaine) (3rd degree), Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute (3rd degree), and Distribution of Cocaine to an Undercover Officer (3rd degree).
Result: Attorney investigation found mistake in photographic identification. Case Dismissed.
2004: Municipal Court – Client charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Result: Amended to violation of Boro Ordinance (non-criminal offense) $200 fine.
2004: Superior Court – Client charged with Possession of Cocaine (3rd degree offense).
Result: Admitted into Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) Program. Case to be dismissed. No criminal conviction.
2004: Municipal Court – Client charged with Disorderly Persons Offense of Harassment (2C:33-4).
Result: Case Dismissed.
2004: Municipal Court – Client charged in road rage incident with Assault (2C:12-1(a)) and Careless Driving.
Result: Assault charge amended to Boro Ordinance ($1000 fine) and Careless Driving dismissed. No criminal record for client. No motor vehicle points.
2004: Municipal Court – Client charged with using fake social security card to obtain a driver’s license (2C:21-3b).
Result: Amended to Boro Ordinance. $105.00 fine. No criminal record.
2004: Superior Court – Client with extensive criminal record and multiple DWI convictions charged with Eluding a Police Officer (2C:29-2b) (3rd degree), Driving While Intoxicated (5th offense), Refusal of a Breatholyzer Test, Cracked Tail Lens, Failure to Exhibit Documents, Reckless Driving, Failure to Keep Right, and Hindering Prosecution.
Result: Plea to Eluding and DWI. Remaining charges dismissed. Five years probation conditioned upon serving 90 days county jail on DWI.
2003: Superior Court – Client charged with Escape (2nd degree), Eluding Arrest in a Motor Vehicle (2nd degree), Driving with No Insurance, Driving While Revoked/Suspended. Plea offer from Prosecutor: 5 years State Prison.
Result: Client who fled from motor vehicle stop with Officer holding onto car door pled to one count of Eluding (sentenced as 3rd degree) and Driving While Revoked. Received 3 Years Probation, No Jai, No Insurance charge Dismissed. 90 day license suspension.
2003: Superior Court – Client charged with Distribution of CDS (2 oz. of Cocaine to Undercover Officer) 2nd degree, Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute (Cocaine), and Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute (Marijuana). Plea offer from Prosecutor: 7 years state prison.
Result: Probation with 364 days county jail.
2003: Superior Court – Client charged in 3 separate indictments and accusations with Possession of CDS (Cocaine), Possession of CDS (Cocaine) with Intent to Distribute, Distribution of CDS (Cocaine) to an Undercover Police Officer, and Possession of a Weapon. Plea offer from Prosecutor: 5 years state prison with 30 months parole ineligibility.
Result: 4 years flat on all charges to run concurrent with no period of parole ineligibility.
2003: Superior Court – Client with extensive criminal record charged with attempted extortion and aggravated assault. Plea offer from Prosecutor: 10 years state prison with 8 ½ years parole ineligibility.
Result: 3 years flat with no parole ineligibility.
2003: Municipal Court – Client charged with assault.
Result: Case Dismissed.
2003: Superior Court – Client charged with Possession of CDS (Heroin/Cocaine) 3rd Degree Offense.
Result: Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI). No conviction, no criminal record.
2003: Municipal Court – Client charged with Assault.
Result: Case Dismissed.
2003: Juvenile Court – Client charged with Terroristic Threats (3rd Degree Crime).
Result: Downgraded to Disorderly Persons Offense – deferred disposition (case to be dismissed if no violation).
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2002: Municipal Court – Client charged with Disorderly Persons Offenses of Trespass and Hindering Arrest by giving Police Officer false name.
Result: Amended to City Ordinance. $500.00 fine.
2002: Municipal Court – Client charged with Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle.
Result: Conditional Discharge. No criminal record, no loss of drivers license.
2002: Superior Court – Client charged with 2nd Degree Criminal Offense of Eluding a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle and Driving While Suspended. Plea Offer from Prosecutor – 5 Year State Prison Sentence.
Result: Prosecutor joins in application and Client accepted into Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI). No imprisonment, no criminal record.
2001: Superior Court – Client charged with Eluding Police in a Motor Vehicle (2nd Degree Offense). While being represented by Public Defender had agreed to a 3 year State Prison Sentence.
Result: Re-opened Plea Negotiation – received Probation.
2002: Superior Court -Possession of CDS (Cocaine) (3rd Degree Crime).
Result: Accepted into Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI). Charges Dismissed, No criminal record, no license suspension.
2000: Superior Court – Client with extensive criminal record who is extended term eligible and on parole charged with Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute. Plea Offer from Prosecutor: 5 Years State Prison plus parole violation.
Result: 3 Year prison sentence concurrent with parole violation with credit for time served on parole violation.
1999: Superior Court – Client with extensive criminal record charged with Possession of Cocaine (3rd Degree), Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute (2nd Degree), Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine within 1000 feet of a School (3rd Degree), Maintaining a CDS Production Facility (1st Degree), Maintaining a Fortified Premises (3rd Degree), Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine (2nd Degree), and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer (2nd Degree). Plea Offer from State – Twenty (20) Years State Prison with 7 years parole ineligibility.
Result: 11 years prison with 3 years parole ineligibility.
*While all of these results were actually obtained by Randolph H. Wolf in the Municipal Courts and Superior Courts of the State of New Jersey, the success in these cases does not guarantee a similar success in any future case. Clients names have been removed to protect their privacy. Due to the delay in posting these cases to this web site some cases may actually have taken place in the year before their posting date as it appears above.
