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How Did I Get A Loitering Charges In New Jersey 2C:33-2.1 And 2C:34-1.1:
In general a person is charged with loitering in NJ if he or she was in a public place with the purpose to obtain or distribute drugs or Engage in Prostitution. For the Loitering for Drug charge 2C:33-2.1 most people when charged with this offense are found in possession of an illegal or prescription drug not prescribed to them. For the prostitution charge 2C:34-1.1 generally the person was: repeatedly gesturing to or stopping people on the streets or in cars, or repeatedly attempting to stop others or engage them in conversation for the purpose soliciting a sexual service. Sometimes these statutes conduct is called other names such as Wandering or Remaining in a Public Place.
Penalty for a Loitering Charge in NJ:
- Jail up to 180 Days
- Probation as determined by the Court
- Fine of up to $1000.00
- A Criminal Record
- Can Lead to Immigration problems or Denial of entry to certain Foreign Countries
Elements For A Loitering Charge:
In order to land a conviction for these offenses under 2C:33-2.1 or NJ 2C:34-1.1 in New Jersey, the prosecutor must establish beyond a reasonable document defendant:
2C:34-1.1 Loitering For Purpose Of Engaging In Prostitution:
1) The person was wandering, soliciting, remaining or prowling
2) In a Public Place
3) With the purpose of engaging in or promoting prostitution.
2C:33-2.1 Loitering For The Purpose Of Obtaining Drugs:
1) The person was wandering, soliciting, remaining or prowling
2) In a Public Place
3) With the purpose of unlawfully obtaining or distributing a controlled dangerous substance or analog
4) Engaging in conduct that, under the circumstances, manifests a purpose to obtain or distribute a controlled dangerous substance or analog.
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