Criminal and Motor vehicle violations can cost you. If convicted of a criminal offense you could face Jail Time and loss of Job. 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.

Welcome to Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, P.C.

2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
732-572-0500
Toll Free 1-800-NJLAWS7 (1-800-655-2977)
Criminal on Weekends 732-261-4005

Kenneth Vercammen was the Middlesex County Bar Municipal Court Attorney of the Year.
Client Testimonials

When asked if they would use our firm again if they had another legal problem, our clients have said...

Yes, this is the third time to date. - Roseanne

...I would use your law firm in a heartbeat. - Lawrence

...{I am} very satisfied and you were very informative and
professional.- Joe

...everything was done in a professional manner. - Edna

Mr. Vercammen's knowledge of the law and prior experience as a Middlesex County Prosecutor brought a high level of credibility that furthered a quick and favorable outcome. I was impressed by his services as well as the manner in which he conducted himself. I would not hesitate to recommend him or use him again. - Rose

I would and have already mentioned to many friends what great service I received! - Joseph

Most definitely. {The} staff and Mr. Vercammen made me feel confident and at ease. This is what I look for when I need to make important decisions. - Prior Client

Yes, I was completely satisfied with my representation and extremely happy with the no-points judgment. - Susan

Yes, willingly. From the day I called regarding my traffic ticket to the date of the court case, I was given due respect. - Prior Client

Yes, I most certainly would. Mr. Vercammen has always done the best job he could do. - Arthur

Absolutely -- and being in recovery (thanks to Kens suggestion about rehab), I meet many prospective clients and give out cards. - Prior Client

I absolutely would! Ken, you did an exceptional job! - Prior Client

...I would want Mr. Vercammen to represent me again -- he was very knowledgeable and always kept me abreast on what actions he would be taking. - Prior Client

Absolutely! - Glenn

Yes, I would use your firm in all my legal problems. Thank you. - Prior Client

Yes, and we will recommend to our relatives and friends. -Gil and Rachel Morejon
Yes, we have had you represent members of our family four times. You have always responded very well to our needs. - Nick Sorrentino

Yes, both my wife and I would use you again. We would both have you as our family attorney. - Prior Client

Yes, I certainly would. Knowledgable firm with quick resolution. - James Basilico

Yes, I feel that Mr. Vercammen does an outstanding job. - Prior Client

Yes, because we won the case. - Prior Client

Yes, Vercammen and Associates are courteous, reliable, easy to work with, explain everything so a layman can understand and they get results. - Nick Sorrentino

The firm will be highly recommended. Kevin Allaire

 

 

“Definitely!” – Mike Lehmann

 

“Sure, your service is excellent and staff is very professional and experienced.” – Jerry Zheng

 

“Have used previously and would use again. Extremely happy with result and treatment.” – James LaSasso Jr.

 

“Yes, Mr. Vercammen clearly communicated the process in advance and achieved resolution or communicated expeditiously.” – Steven Georges

 

“Yes, I was treated with respect. The service was fast and efficient.” – Carole Chinn

 

“Yes, Mr. Vercammen is a very good and practical attorney.” – David

 

“Yes, knowledgeable, straight forward, easy to understand advice. I trust your practice to guide your clients through the legal system with both personal sensitivity and high ethical standards.” – Prior Client

 

“I would, absolutely.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes. This was the second time in 2 years that I used your firm. If I were to need an attorney in the future, I wouldn’t even think of calling anyone else.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes. I appreciated the thoroughness.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes, was very satisfied. Mr. Vercammen was excellent!” – Anthony

 

“Without a doubt! Will also recommend to others.” – Prior Client

 

“Absolutely.” – Karen and Phil Degnan

 

“Yes. All aspects handled in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes, I would.” – Prior Client

 

“Absolutely yes and no comment of your services.” – Sonny Odviar

 

“Just wonderful and great.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes, Ken was very quick the day of court.” – Bill Dame

 

“If I encountered another legal problem, I would most definitely use this firm again.” – Sadhama

 

“Yes, definitely. The procedures were explained clearly to me. I was kept informed about the progress of the case at all times.” – Murali

 

“This was my third representation by Mr. Vercammen.” – Jim Robinson

 

“Yes. Mr. Vercammen was very enthusiastic and confident about resolving my case. I am glad I selected a lawyer who is so ‘up-beat’ and personable.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes. Ken Vercammen always kept me informed of the proceedings and the steps he was taking. I appreciated his patience and understanding in answering all my questions.” – Daniel Armstrong

 

“Definitely yes!” – Grace

 

“Yes.” – Anthony DeGano

 

“I absolutely would consider your firm. I haven’t met with others yet, but to me your firm has set a high bar to measure others against, in terms of professionalism and providing all necessary information for me to make a decision. I am going with Kenneth.” – Mark Pubuco

 

“Yes.” – Amrish

 

“Yes. My first consultation was informative about my situation. I was told exactly what I needed to do to rectify my situation.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes, very competent, thorough, caring representation. Very thorough knowledge of legal matters and effective communications with Prosecutor.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes.” – Yah Nun Chien

 

“Definitely. You always treated me with respect and calmed my fears.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes.” – A. Haynes

 

“Yes, definitely. I think Mr. Vercammen is not only nice but very knowledgeable.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes. I will recommend to my friends.” – Prior Clients

 

When asked if they would recommend our firm to a friend, relative, or business associate who needed a lawyer, our clients have said…

 

“Yes. Ken is great, knowledgeable, considerate, and effective.” – Mike Lehmann

 

“Sure, excellent service.” – Jerry Zheng

 

“Yes. I have ultimate confidence in [his] professional, expert knowledge, and personal attention.” – James LaSasso Jr.

 

“Yes.” – Steven Georges

 

“Yes.” – Carole Chinn

 

“Yes and already have.” – David

 

“Yes.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes. I am saving your cards just in case the situation comes up that someone that I know needs a really good lawyer.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes, with absolutely no hesitation whatsoever.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes. I appreciated the thoroughness.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes, gave your card to someone the day in court [when] he came up to me after court and asked where I found my attorney [since] he did a great job!” – Anthony

 

“Yes!” – Prior Client

 

“Absolutely!” – Karen and Phil Degnan

 

“Yes.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes, already have given out the business card!” – Prior Client

 

“We did already for a long time, and I know I got a good lawyer.” – Sonny Odviar

 

“Very kind and helpful.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes.” – Bill Dame

 

“I would recommend this firm to a relative or friend.” – Sadhama

 

“Yes.” – Prior Client

 

“I would recommend you to anybody, service and results were first rate.” – David Gerstenfeld

 

“Absolutely, have done that.” – Jim Robinson

 

“Yes. I believe anyone would be impressed with the quality of services provided to them.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes.” – Daniel Armstrong

 

“Definitely yes!” – Prior Client

 

“Yes.” – Anthony DeGano

 

“Yes, absolutely. From my initial consultation with Akilah, to the rest of the staff, and to Kenneth, my case was treated as thoroughly as I could have asked for.” – Mark Pubuco

 

“Definitely. I already gave some of my friends your cards.” – Amrish Singh

 

“Yes.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes. Thank you for your excellent service.” – Yah Nun Chien

 

“Absolutely. You always acted professionally and at the same time were able to make me laugh with your great sense of humor.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes, Ken makes you feel very relaxed and is very knowledgeable.” – A. Haynes

 

“Yes, absolutely. He is a great guy and staff is also wonderful.” – Prior Client

 

“Yes.” – Prior Client

 

Were you satisfied and other comments:

 

“I Felt very secure and in good hands for my situation. Thank you!” – Robert Papp

 

“Thanks so much for thoughtfulness and expert legal advice in producing our documents.” – Karen and Phil Degnan

 

“Services were good at all times.” – Murali Krishnaswamy

 

“Great seminar. More than informative, interesting, and entertaining. Highly recommended.” – Dr. Luis

 

“Ken, you are the best! Thank you for your awesome representation. I would recommend you to anyone in fact, I already have.” – Grace Baratta-Perez

 

“I would like to thank you very much for taking care of my case. If [it] was not for you, I could have been in jail. You did a great job in representing me, and I am very grateful for that.” – Amrish Singh

 


When asked if they would recommend our firm to a friend, relative, or business associate who needed a lawyer, our clients have said...

Yes, your firm was very professional and courteous. - Lawrence

...I would feel comfortable recommending your firm to a friend. - Edna

Yes, in fact I already have recommended you. - Dave

Excellent quality, very professional, concise and fair. - Rose

...I believe Mr. Vercammen would represent anyone with dignity and do his best to satisfy their claims. - Prior Client

Yes -- Mr. Vercammen's congenial relationship with the court is very beneficial. - Susan

...Ken is the master of criminal and motor vehicle law -- he knows the ins and outs and never gives unrealistic hopes to clients, and does better than he promises. - Prior Client

Yes -- you are a local firm, reasonable and efficient. - Diane

Yes. Ken has a wonderful, friendly personality and he gets the job done quickly and efficiently. - Janet

...very knowledgeable, respectful, courteous, and goes the extra mile for his client. - Prior Client

Absolutely, already have. - Glenn

Yes, both my wife and I would without a doubt recommend you to anyone we know. - Prior Client

Yes, I would. I feel as though he would treat everyone as a person and fight to their satisfaction. - Prior Client

Yes, because you treated us very well. - Prior Client

Yes, I will and I have. - Kevin Allaire


Were you satisfied and other comments:

Mr. Vercammen had 2 of my tickets dismissed and my other 2 tickets were given the minimum fine. - Prior Client

Yes, because he had the charge dropped. - Janet

We got a better deal than I ever thought we would. - Prior Client

It was handled efficiently and expeditiously. - Diane

Yes, because I was not expecting the outcome Mr. Vercammen was able to reach for me. - Arthur

Thank you for being so kind and for everything else! - Prior Client

Yes, because it was to our satisfaction. - Prior Client

Yes, because I received the outcome that I was after. -James Basilico

Yes, because charges were dismissed. - Prior Client

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.

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