Denville NJ Peering Lawyer

Criminal Defense Attorney in Passaic County and Morris County, New Jersey

Alissa D. Hascup represents clients throughout New Jersey who have been charged with criminal offenses, including burglary, criminal mischief, and peering in Clifton, Wayne, Passaic, Totowa, Denville, Morristown, and Dover. Ms. Hascup is a skilled criminal defense attorney who has successfully handled thousands of cases in New Jersey, in Superior Court (indictable/felony level offenses) and Municipal Court (disorderly persons/misdemeanor level offenses). She is a former Morris County Assistant Prosecutor who prosecuted a variety of cases, ranging from attempted murder to robbery, during the course of her career.

If you or a loved one has been charged with Peering, it is important that you have an experienced, aggressive defense lawyer who can attack the State’s case and get you the best possible result. Contact Ms. Hascup anytime for an initial consultation, which is always provided free of charge. She is ready to fight for you.

Peering in New Jersey: N.J.S.A. 2C:18-3c

Peering ( Peeping Tom ) is codified under N.J.S.A. 2C:18-3c, which provides:

c. Peering into Windows or Other Openings of Dwelling Places ( Peeping Tom ). A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if, knowing that he is not licensed or privileged to do so, he peers into a window or other opening of a dwelling or other structure adapted for overnight accommodation for the purpose of invading the privacy of another person and under circumstances in which a reasonable person in the dwelling or other structure would not expect to be observed.

A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months in New Jersey State Prison.

Contact a Totowa NJ Peering Lawyer for Answers

If you are facing Peering charges in New Jersey, skilled and knowledgeable attorney Alissa D. Hascup can seek to avoid the imposition of a jail term by negotiating an alternate disposition on your behalf. For instance, if you are a first-time offender, she can attempt to negotiate your entry into a diversionary program like the Pre-Trial Intervention Program ( PTI ). Successful completion of the PTI Program would result in a dismissal of the charges against you.

Regardless of your criminal history (or lack thereof), if you find yourself in a situation where you or a loved one have been charged a crime, the consequences can be serious. Ms. Hascup can help. Call or email her right away for your free consultation about your charges.

If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, you want a battle-tested, aggressive criminal defense attorney on your side. Alissa D. Hascup will protect your rights and your freedom. She is highly skilled and incredibly motivated and puts clients first – always.

Please contact Ms. Hascup’s office today to request a free initial consultation about your criminal charges. She will review the facts of your case, answer your questions, and explain how she can best defend you.

Ms. Hascup can be reached 24/7. For your convenience, she offers night and weekend appointments, as well as virtual appointments.

Courts We Serve

In Passaic County, including Paterson, Clifton, Wayne, Passaic, West Milford, Hawthorne, Little Falls, Pompton Lakes, Ringwood, Woodland Park, Wanaque, Totowa, North Haledon, Haledon, Bloomingdale, and Prospect Park, in Morris County, including Morristown, Parsippany, Denville, Randolph, Rockaway, Madison, Boonton, Dover, East Hanover, Montville, Lincoln Park, Pequannock, Butler, and Riverdale, in Essex County, including Newark, East Orange, West Orange, South Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Montclair, Belleville, Nutley, Maplewood, Millburn, Verona, Cedar Grove, West Caldwell, Glen Ridge, Fairfield, and Roseland.

Offices

Alissa D. Hascup, Esq.