WINTER 2008 - Law Clerks

(back row: Craig J. Renitsky and Randall Keith Benjamin, II. front row: Kenneth Vercammen, Caitlin Yaeger, Christina Bruschetta and Brynn Giannullo)

Craig J. Renitsky - Senior at Dickinson College (Carlise, PA)

Randall Keith Benjamin, II - Senior at Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA)

Caitlin Yaeger - Sophmore at Dickinson College (Carlise, PA)

Christina Bruschetta - B.A. in Criminal Justice from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts from Ocean County College

Brynn Giannullo - 2L at New York Law School (New York, NY)

FALL 2008 - Edison High Scool Law Clerks

(From Left to Right: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. , Krystal White, Apeksha Vanjari, and Safia Saien)

Krystal White, Apeksha Vanjari, and Safia Saien, are Edison High School students.

Fall 2008 Law Clerks

(Eric Waage, Christina Bruschetta, Arthur Usvyat, Erica Scavone and Kenneth Vercammen)

Eric Waage - Senior at Hofstra University School of Law

Christina Bruschetta - B.A. in Criminal Justice from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts from Ocean County College

Arthur Usvyat - Rutgers Unversity, Editor of the Russian Blog

Erica Scavone - Senior at Seton Hall, Elder Law Blog Editor

Tim Holtzman - Senior at Seton Hall, Personal Injury Blog Editor

Summer 2008 Law Clerks

(Mitchell Zuckerman, Michael Samaroo, Jasmin A. Eversley, Christina Velazquez, and Kenneth Vercammen)

Christina Velazquez - Ava Maria School of Law, Mount Saint Mary Academy Graduate, Assistant Editor of the Municipal Law Review

A.C. Ranasinghe - William & Mary, J.P. Stevens Graduate, Editor Personal Injury Blog and Elder Law Blog

Michael Samaroo - Loyola College in Maryland, J.P. Stevens Graduate, Editor of the Motor Vehicle Articles and NJ Title 39 Vehicle Law Blog

Jasmin A. Eversley- Drexel University Class of 2008, Piscataway H.S. graduate, Public Defender Intern and Editor of the Criminal Article Blog

Mitchell Zuckerman - University of Maryland, J.P. Stevens Graduate, Editor of the: Criminal Law Blog, Recent Cases Blog, Law Enforcement Case Law, NJ Personal Injury Blog, Civil Case Blog

Arthur Usvyat - Rutgers Unversity, Editor of the Russian Blog

Spring 2008 Law Clerks

Matthew Lorah and Kenneth Vercammen

Matthew Lorah
Honor Student at William Paterson University

Mauricio Calderon and Kenneth Vercammen

Mauricio Calderon
Honor Student at Union County College

Tracey Lewis and Kenneth Vercammen

Tracey Lewis
Honor Student at Seton Hall University

Ernest Fantini and Kenneth Vercammen

Ernest Fantini
Honor Student at Drew University

Matthew Gattuso and Kenneth Vercammen

Matthew Gattuso
Honor Student at Berkeley College (Associate of Applied Sciences - Criminal Justice) Woodbridge, NJ

Tonianne Dougherty and Kenneth Vercammen

Tonianne Dougherty
Edison High School

Winter 2007 Law Clerks

Liz Scognamiglio and Kenneth Vercammen

Liz Scognamiglio
Honor Student at Rowan University

Lloyd Philip Abesamis and Kenneth Vercammen

Lloyd Philip Abesamis
Honor Student at The Pennsylvania State University {B.A. in English (Rhetoric Emphasis), B.A. in Communication Arts & Science, Minors in Sociology and Rhetoric}

Kelechi Okengwu and Kenneth Vercammen

Kelechi Okengwu
Honor Student at The George Washington University (working on a B.A. in International Business)

Fall 2007 Law Clerks

Justin Meyer and Kenneth Vercammen

Justin Meyer
Honor Student at State University of New York at Stony Brook (Master of Arts, History)
Honor Student at University of Maryland, College Park (Bachelor of Arts, History)

Law Clerk Lunches

Summer 2007

Terri Lelinski (Rutgers School of Law - Camden), Radha Tilva (New England School of Law), Boris Shapiro (Widener University School of Law), Eve Indradat (New England School of Law), Casey Woods (Rutgers School of Law - Camden)

Mike McDonald (Legal Assistant), Terri Lelinski (Rutgers School of Law - Camden), Radha Tilva (New England School of Law), Kenneth Vercammen, Eve Indradat (New England School of Law), James M. Kurdyla, Julie Morley (New England School of Law), Tracy Coleman (Office Manager), Casey Woods (Rutgers School of Law - Camden), Lisa Sacca (Muhlenberg College), Boris Shapiro (Widener University School of Law)

Summer 2007 Law Clerks

Anthony Wilkinson (Summer of 2007 Counsel)
Yale Law
School of Michigan
Law Clerk - Chief Justice Wilentz

Radha Tilva (New England School of Law)

Mike Rowan (Hofstra University School of Law)

Eve Indradat (New England School of Law)

Julie Morley (New England School of Law)

Lisa Sacca (Muhlenberg College)

Spring 2007 Law Clerks

James M. Kurdyla (Metuchen Public Defender Intern) and Ken

Grace Rocca and Ken

Winter 2006 Law Clerks

Starting from Left to Right:

Kenneth Vercammen, Managing Attorney; John Corchado of Edison Township, Montclair State University; Brittany Lee of South Plainfield,  Drew University; F. Mendes Rutgers University; Edgar A. Febles of Perth Amboy, Montclair State University.

Jyoti Dave

Education: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI
               Juris Doctorate in Law, December 2006

Activities/Honors:
APALSA
Moot Court
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Newsletter Chair

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
               Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering May 2003

Fall 2006 Law Clerks

Natalia & Suriti Chaudry

Nick Vaccarella

Summer 2006 Law Clerks

Veronica Montenegro & James Durgana

Summer 2005 Law Clerks

Summer 2005 Law Clerks (from left to right): Krista Gunderson, Seton Hall Law School; Joseph Charles Bernard III, Washington & Lee University School of Law; Raavi Deol, Seton Hall University; Matt Diamond, College of New Jersey; with Kenneth Vercammen, Esq.

Summer 2004 Law Clerks

Summer, 2004 KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC Law Clerks. In this photo: Kristie Marie Lumakin, U of Dayton Law, Judson Marc Katz, Syracuse; Jason Pope, Syracuse Law; Jessica Wisniewski, U of Pennsylvania

Summer, 2004 KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC Law Clerks. In this photo: Chi-Kang (Ken) Ho, Hofstra Law; Carol Lau, U of Pennsylvania; Mike McDonald- Office Manager, Kristie Marie Lumakin, U of Dayton Law, Judson Marc Katz, Syracuse; Jason Pope, Syracuse Law

Public Defender Law Clerks 2004- Stacey Donoso, Amit Shah, Details on law clerk program at benotguilty.com/intern.html

Summer 2003 Law Clerks

Dan Megaro - Quinnipiac Law School
David Moore - New York Law
Ray Law - New York Law
Mike Katzen - University of Delaware
Alecia Daniel - Western New England Law
Michael Kontos - Pace Law
Angela Siew - Brown University
Antony Farag - Rutgers, New Brunswick

Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea

1. You will have to appear in open court and tell the judge what you did that makes you guilty of the particular offense(s)

2. Do you understand that if you plead guilty:

a. You will have a criminal record

b. You may go to Jail or Prison.

c. You will have to pay Fines and Court Costs.

3. If you are on Probation, you will have to submit to random drug and urine testing. If you violate Probation, you often go to jail.

4. In indictable matters, you will be required to provide a DNA sample, which could be used by law enforcement for the investigation of criminal activity, and pay for the cost of testing.

5. You must pay restitution if the court finds there is a victim who has suffered a loss and if the court finds that you are able or will be able in the future to pay restitution.

6. If you are a public office holder or employee, you can be required to forfeit your office or job by virtue of your plea of guilty.

7. If you are not a United States citizen or national, you may be deported by virtue of your plea of guilty.

8. You must wait 5-10 years to expunge a first offense. 2C:52-3

9. You could be put on Probation.

10. In Drug Cases, a mandatory DEDR penalty of $500-$1,000, and lose your driver's license for 6 months - 2years. You must pay a Law Enforcement Officers Training and Equipment Fund penalty of $30.

11. You may be required to do Community Service.

12. You must pay a minimum Violent Crimes Compensation Board assessment of $50 ($100 minimum if you are convicted of a crime of violence) for each count to which you plead guilty.

13. You must pay a $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund assessment for each conviction.

14. If you are being sentenced to probation, you must pay a fee of up to $25 per month for the term of probation.

15. You lose the presumption against incarceration in future cases. 2C:44-1

16. You may lose your right to vote.

The defense of a person charged with a criminal offense is not impossible. There are a number of viable defenses and arguments which can be pursued to achieve a successful result. Advocacy, commitment, and persistence are essential to defending a client accused of a criminal offense.

Jail for Crimes and Disorderly Conduct:

If someone pleads Guilty or is found Guilty of a criminal offense, the following is the statutory Prison/Jail terms.

NJSA 2C: 43-8 (1) In the case of a crime of the first degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between 10 years and 20 years;

(2) In the case of a crime of the second degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between five years and 10 years;

(3) In the case of a crime of the third degree, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court and shall be between three years and five years;

(4) In the case of a crime of the fourth degree, for a specific term which shall be fixed by the court and shall not exceed 18 months.

2C:43-3 Fines have been increased recently! 2C:43-3. Fines and Restitutions. A person who has been convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine, to make restitution, or both, such fine not to exceed:

a. (1) $200,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the first degree;

(2) $150,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the second degree;

b. (1) $15,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the third degree;

(2) $10,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the fourth degree;

c. $1,000.00, when the conviction is of a disorderly persons offense;

d. $500.00, when the conviction is of a petty disorderly persons offense;

If facing any criminal charge, retain an experienced attorney immediately to determine you rights and obligations to the court. Current criminal charge researched by Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. 732-572-0500

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     Kenneth Vercammen's Law office represents individuals charged with criminal, drug offenses, and serious traffic violations throughout New Jersey. Our office helps people with traffic/ municipal court tickets including drivers charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal and Driving While Suspended.

       Kenneth Vercammen was the past NJ State Bar Municipal Court Attorney of the Year and past president of the Middlesex County Municipal Prosecutor's Association.

       Criminal and Motor vehicle violations can cost you. You will have to pay fines in court or receive points on your drivers license. An accumulation of too many points, or certain moving violations may require you to pay expensive surcharges to the N.J. DMV [Division of Motor Vehicles] or have your license suspended. Don't give up! The Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen can provide experienced attorney representation for criminal motor vehicle violations.

       When your job or driver's license is in jeopardy or you are facing thousands of dollars in fines, DMV surcharges and car insurance increases, you need excellent legal representation. The least expensive attorney is not always the answer. Schedule an appointment if you need experienced legal representation in a traffic/municipal court matter.

       Our website www.benotguilty.com provides information on traffic offenses we can be retained to represent people. Our website also provides details on jail terms for traffic violations and car insurance eligibility points. Car insurance companies increase rates or drop customers based on moving violations.

Providing 21+ years of excellent service to clients. Kenneth Vercammen has been a trial attorney for more than 20 years. You want to have an experienced attorney.

Contact the Law Office of
 Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, P.C.
 at 732-572-0500
for an appointment.

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