Stephen A. Gravatt, Esq.
Attorney
565 NJ 35
Middletown, New Jersey 07748
(732)-337-7922
mail: pipking@comcast.net
Sea Girt Municipal Court Criminal Defense Attorney defends Drinking Establishment-bar patrons on charges for Defiant Trespasser | criminal charges | DWI-DUI | Traffic Violations.
Sea Girt Municipal Court sessions are held at the Wall Township shared services court located at 2700 Allaire Road, Wall Township, New Jersey 07719. The Court’s telephone number is (732)-449-4666 and the fax number is (732)-681-9410. The Court Administrator is Linda J. Smith, CMCA. Lindsay Meehan and Sandra Akes are Deputy Court Administrators. The Judge is the Hon. Paul Capotorto, J.M.C.. The Prosecutor is James Carton, IV, Municipal Prosecutor. The Court is open from 8:30 A.M. through 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Sea Girt court sessions are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and begins promptly at 1:30 P.M..
A drinking establishment-bar patron can be charged with the criminal offense known as Defiant Trespasser for reentering a drinking establishment-bar after having been instructed by bar personnel to leave the premises. As an experienced criminal defense attorney I can tell you that defiant trespasser is a commonly charged criminal offense in Jersey Shore towns.
WHAT CONDUCT CONSTITUTES THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF DEFIANT TRESPASSER?
N.J.S.A. 2C:18-3(b) states that A person commits a petty disorderly persons offense if, knowing he is not licensed or privileged to do so, he enters or remains in any place as to which notice against trespass is given by (1) Actual communication to the actor; (2) Posting in a manner prescribed by law or reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders; (3) Fencing or oyher enclosure manifestly designed to exclude intruders.
Drinking establishment-bar patrons who engage in offensive conduct at well known Jersey Shore bars are usually instructed by bar personnel to leave the premises. Many defendants initially obey the instruction but return later and reenter the bar either to communicate with friends still inside the bar or because he or she just doesn’t understand the consequences of reentry. It is the reenty that constitutes the conduct of defiant trespasser.
IF CONVICTED, WHAT IS THE PENALTY?
Defiant Trespasser is a criminal petty disorderly persons offense. If convicted, the judge can impose a monetary fine of up to $500.00 plus jail time up to 30 days plus a criminal record.
DO I NEED TO RETAIN AN ATTORNEY TO DEFEND ME?
Yes. I would recommend it. It’s not the cost of the fine, money is fungible. But criminal record is an indelible mark. For many younger people the biggest concern should be the profound effect a conviction can have on future career opportunities, particularly government jobs and professional licensing boards. One 2C conviction can preclude you from eligibility for the career opportunity you trained for.
I have successfully defended many individuals charged with defiant trespasser obtaining downgraded noncriminal plea bargains and in some cases acquittal.
If you or your child has been charged, please contact me for a free initial consultation and and a no nonsense conversation about how I can help you if retained.
Stephen A. Gravatt, Esq.
(732)-337-7922
www.njdwicriminaldefenseattorney.com
