Local Justice: Decisions in Municipal Court

In State v. Louis Ross, of Hackettstown, the state charged defendant with DUI (driving under the influence), careless driving, operating another's vehicle without consent, driving while suspended, and failure to exhibit his driver's license.  The defendant pleaded guilty to the DUI charge -- his third offense; and the balance of the charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.  

The court sentenced defendant to 180 days in jail and then two years probation, and required defendant (during his probation period) to participate at a New Jersey Intoxicated Driver Resource Center Program under their terms after they evaluate defendant.  The court also revoked defendant's license for 10 years and required that, for one year after his license is restored, defendant must use an interlock device to assure that defendant has not been drinking.  

The Court also imposed a $1,006 fine, $33 in court costs, a $50 VCCB (Violent Crimes Compensation Board) penalty, a $75 safe neighborhood fee, and a $200 DUI penalty.

In State v. Andrew Martinez, of Barnegat, the state charged defendant with theft of a music mixer and a key board valued at $828 from Livingston High School while the defendant was working on the premises during the summer.  Defendant pleaded guilty to an amended charge of creating a disturbance on private property.  The court imposed a $500 fine and $33 in court costs.  

In State v. Brandon Heffernan, of Jackson, the state charged defendant with theft of computer software valued at $499 from Livingston High School while the defendant was working on the premises during the summer.  Defendant pleaded guilty to an amended charge of creating a disturbance on private property.  The court imposed a $500 fine and $33 in court costs.  

In State v. William Young Jr., of Irvington, the state charged defendant with two shoplifting offenses: shoplifting merchandise worth $116 from Sears and also shoplifting merchandise worth $176 from Hollister.  The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge of shoplifting from Sears and (as part of the plea agreement) the other shoplifting charge was dismissed.  Because defendant already had more than three convictions for shoplifting, the court sentenced defendant to 180 days in jail, and imposed a $500 fine, $33 in court costs, a $50 VCCO penalty, and a $75 safe neighborhood fee.

In State v. Larry Pressley, Jr., of Margate, the state charged defendant with shoplifting merchandise worth $30.09 from Macy's.  Defendant pleaded guilty to an amended charge of theft.  The court sentenced defendant to 28 days in jail (which term was already served), and imposed a $300 fine, $33 in court costs, a $50 VCCO penalty, and a $75 safe neighborhood fee.

In State v. Ibrahim Rollins, of East Orange, the state charged defendant with shoplifting merchandise worth $19.50 from Hollister. Defendant pleaded guilty to an amended charge of theft.  The court sentenced defendant to 18 days in jail (which term was already served), and imposed a $250 fine, $33 in court costs, a $50 VCCO penalty, and a $75 safe neighborhood fee.

In State v. Sandy Brun, of West Orange, the state charged defendant with shoplifting merchandise valued at $42 from Lord & Taylor.  Defendant pleaded guilty to an amended charge of disorderly conduct.  The court imposed a $100 fine, $33 in court costs, a $50 VCCO penalty, and a $75 safe neighborhood fee.