2C:20-11B2 , this is my first ever offense what can I expect ?

If you have never been arrested before you will be eligible for conditional dismissal. Jail is extremely unlikely. Any lawyer could help you with...

I am in violation of NJ 2c:20-11b(2) What is going to happen to me ?

Do not discuss this any more with anyone other than your attorney. It is $94. Your life is not over. Have your lawyer apply for a conditional...

The police can arrest you for anything if they choose. The question is whether you can be convicted of it. To be convicted the state has to prove...

A conditional dismissal is just what it says, a dismissal based on conditions. It is similar but different than a conditional discharge which is...

I am being accused of an auto accident that didn't happen. Our cars never made contact.

Leaving the scene of an accident is a very serious charge with serious consequences as is careless driving. If you strongly believe in your case...

Is a public defender assigned to a person only after they have been charged in court for a crime and cannot afford an attorney?

As the other attorneys have stated, you will not be assigned to a public defender until after you have been charged and then only if you are...

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Do I need a lawyer?

You need to speak with an attorney who will be able to discuss your options with you. If it is a third degree charge and you have no prior record...

Is it possible to avoid jail time?

Yes. As the others have already said a 3rd degree charge has a presumption of non-incarceration. If you have no record in all likelihood you will...

If found guilty of a criminal offense, will a judge take in consideration that I've never been in trouble before?

The fact that you have never been in trouble before is a reason to think long and hard before you even consider pleading guilty. You have to hire a...

Downgrade

The answer is yes. Cases like the one you described are routinely downgraded to theft from the person which is a 3rd degree offense. There is a...