New Jersey | Criminal Law
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I was charged with shoplifting under $20 but was plead down to a municipal ordinance(disturbing the peace). When i did a background check on myself I saw that it was a felony that was reduced to a misdemeanor? Is a municipal ordinance violation a misdemeanor?
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No.
A municipal ordinance violation (IF you are SURE that is what you were convicted of) is not a crime. It is not a misdemeanor. It is not a felony. It is not a crime at all.
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The Davies Law Firm, P.A. 45 Essex Street, Suite 3 West Hackensack, NJ 07601
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A municipal ordinance is not a misdemeanor.
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Law Offices of John G. Ducey, PC 200 Main Street, Second Floor Toms River, NJ 08753
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You can expunge the entire record two years after the fine is paid because you pled guilty to a
municipal ordinance.
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Gary Moore Attorney At Law 31 Mercer Street P.O. Box 1280 Hackensack, NJ 07602-1280
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