Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Reducing a Felony to a misdemeanor NJ

I have a eluding charge in 2005 is there anyway I could petition the court to have the charges reduced to a misdemeanor?


Asked on 1/27/09, 2:58 am

5 Answers from Attorneys

Joseph Potashnik Joseph Potashnik and Associates, PLLC

Re: Reducing a Felony to a misdemeanor NJ

There are no felonies and misdemeanors in NJ. Felonies are called crimes and misd. are called disorderly persons offenses. If you are charged with a crime, you could sometimes get the prosecutor reduce it to a DP - in some cases. If you have questions, call me.

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Answered on 1/27/09, 6:48 am
Kenneth Vercammen,Esq. Kenneth Vercammen

Re: Reducing a Felony to a misdemeanor NJ

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Answered on 1/28/09, 11:55 am
Barry Kozyra Kozyra & Hartz, LLC

Re: Reducing a Felony to a misdemeanor NJ

You have not provided enough information but usually there is room to negotiate (depending on the facts). You should consult with counsel to review your options.

We have attorneys on staff who might be able to assist if you care to give us a call.

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Answered on 1/27/09, 10:31 am
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: Reducing a Felony to a misdemeanor NJ

If you were already convicted of the eluding charge, then the answer is NO. If the case is still pending, then there is a possibility that you can reduce the charge by way of a plea bargain. If you have nay further questions please give me a call. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

www.njworkerscompensationlaw.com

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Answered on 1/27/09, 12:24 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Reducing a Felony to a misdemeanor NJ

If you have a pending charge it is a matter of getting the prosecutor's cooperation or winning the case. If you have a conviction, the nature of the charge will not change.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 1/27/09, 1:04 pm


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