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If you have been charged with obstructing the administration of law in Burlington, you may be feeling a great deal of fear and uncertainty. Don’t worry – there are many ways that a person can accidentally interfere with government functions, especially when dealing with police or any public servant. But there is hope in the form of the Spodek Law Group. Our team has an exceptional amount of experience dealing with charges related to obstruction, given that this legislation is drafted so broadly to encompass practically anything that could potentially be considered as impeding the operation of government functions. In Pemberton, obstructing law enforcement and public service complaints are all too common, as the region has one of the highest crime rates amongst Burlington County.
Charges resulting from this type of situation may see defendants facing either a disorderly persons offense in municipal court or serious fourth-degree matters at the Superior Court in Mount Holly. At Spodek Law Group, we have highly skilled attorneys who boast backgrounds such as 4 former prosecutors and possess over 100 combined years worth of practice experience. We offer consultations without obligation or charge which can be arranged by calling our Mount Laurel firm at 856-234-8900.
Anyone who faces an obstruction charge in Burlington has to understand what they’re up against according to N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1 which deals with said charges.
There are three elements required for prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt,a defendant’s guilt under this statute – first that they must have obstructed or impaired administration of law; secondly, attempted prevention, intimidation or establishment of forcible interference with official duties performed by public servants within their line of duty; thirdly, they must have an intention to impede or prevent administration of justice. The legality of a defendant’s action is typically scrutinized to ensure its state of mind or the defendant’s motive to ensure the interference’s unintended consequence.
Examples that qualify as obstruction may include providing false information or attempting to swallow or flush drugs.
Typically, under the laws enforced in the state of New Jersey, an obstructing offense is a disorderly person offense much like it is in municipalities such as Willingboro and Burlington Township, Riverside, and Cinnaminson. This goes out the window if said conduct attempts at any point to obstruct detection or investigation of crime – this could convert it into an extremely severe fourth-degree indictable crime which will attract attention from prosecutors at the county level specifically at Burlington County Superior Court Mount Holly location.
Convictions resulting from obstructing law enforcement usually draw less severe penalties than would result from fourth-degree felony convictions. Should you be convicted of obstructing justice within a municipal court setting, the most penalty severity could involve jail time in Burlington County for up to 6 months while fines are set at $1,000 maximum range most times.
However, when a conviction involves engaging in fourth-degree felonies related to obstruction there can be some severe consequences including resulting up to 18 months prison-term set within incarceration centers recognized under New Jersey State legal system especially if charges stem before judges sitting on Burlington County Superior Courts (up at Mount Holly). In complicated matters like this one though where it’s possible that defendants might have been wrongfully accused with no proper records kept previously but then may benefit conditional dismissal programs there has been hope for those seeking reprieve.
Municipalities like Willingboro are accustomed to people interfering with their efforts and the frustration of those dealing with this issue. If you feel that you have been wrongly accused, hiring qualified legal representation could mean the difference between prison time or facing lesser penalties. At Spodek Law Group, we have experience working with police officers and understand how to ease their tension. We provide excellent defense representation given that our attorneys not only have ample legal experience but some can count previous experiences as former prosecutors hence having an edge in our courtrooms when pushing for favorable results.
If you want to have your case reviewed, contact us at once! Reach out by phonecall to 856-234-8900 as we’re available anytime, seven-days-a-week.
| Crime Description | Fine | Imprisonment | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail theft of between $200 and $500 in merchandise | Up to $10,000 | Up to 18 months | ||||||||||||
| Harassment of a police officer | Up to $10,000 | Up to 18 months | ||||||||||||
| Driving with a suspended license; causing an accident; bodily injury | Up to $10,000 | Up to 18 months |
| Superior Court Offense | Fine | Imprisonment |
|---|---|---|
| Providing false information to police | Up to $10,000 | Up to 18 months |
| Obstruction | Up to $10,000 | Up to 18 months |
| Disorderly Persons Offense | Fine | Imprisonment |
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