Camden NJ Fake ID Lawyer
Juvenile Defense Attorney in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Although having a fake ID might seem like a harmless offense, being caught with one can expose a minor to some significant consequences so you should not take these situations lightly. If your son or daughter has been charged with possessing a fake ID, speaking to an attorney who has a thorough knowledge of juvenile law and extensive experience dealing with these situations can make a huge difference in your case.
The criminal defense team at the the Law Offices of Leonard Biddison defends juveniles charged with offenses such as underage DWI, theft, and marijuana possession with intent to distribute in Camden County including Haddon Heights, Gloucester, Stratford, and Cherry Hill. With around 40 years of combined experience, our defense attorneys know what it takes to help get you the most desirable result in your case. In fact, one of the members of our criminal defense team is a former county prosecutor in New Jersey who used to work on various charges for the State. This means we can predict what kinds of arguments the prosecution will make and use this knowledge to defend your case. The Law Offices of Leonard Biddison are available anytime for a free initial consultation to speak with you about your case. Call us today at 877-450-8301.
Possession of a Fake ID in New Jersey
The law for possession of fake IDs is explained under N.J.S.A. 2C:28-7 (Tampering with Public Records). It provides that a person commits this offense if he or she: (1) Knowingly makes a false entry in, or false alteration of, any record, document or thing belonging to, or received or kept by, the government for information or record, or required by law to be kept by others for information of the government;
(2) Makes, presents, offers for filing, or uses any record, document or thing knowing it to be false, and with purpose that it be taken as a genuine part of information or records referred to in paragraph (1); or
(3) Purposely and unlawfully destroys, conceals, removes, mutilates, or otherwise impairs the verity or availability of any such record, document or thing.
Possession of Fake IDs Grading and Penalties in New Jersey
Third Degree: If the actors purpose is to injure or defraud another when committing the crime. This is punishable by 3 to 5 years in New Jersey State Prison.
Fourth Degree: Purposely and unlawfully alters, destroys, conceals, removes or disables any camera or other monitoring device including any videotape, film or other medium used to record sound or images that is installed in a patrol vehicle. This is punishable by up to 18 months in NJ State Prison.
If neither of these apply, possessing fake IDs is a disorderly persons offense which is punishable by up to 6 months in county jail and a maximum fine of $1,000.
Note: A conviction for this crime in any degree will result in a mark on your criminal record.
Contact a Gloucester NJ Possession of Fake ID Lawyer for a Free Consultation
The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Leonard Biddison are always available to speak with you about your case and begin to formulate an aggressive strategy to defend you against your possession of fake ID charges. Our criminal defense team understands the details of juvenile law in New Jersey and we will use this knowledge to help you best defend against these charges. Call us today at 877-450-8301 for a free initial consultation about your case.
