Q: Just recently got charged with a 2c:18-3a should I be scared? I do not have a record
I was intoxicated and entered a private residence I do not have any recollection of it I did not take anything of value. Apparently went in and laid in their couch
A: You should not be scared as you will eventually get over this, but it is a serious offense which will give you a criminal record and yes you could get jail time. Thus the correct word would be concerned. That being said with a good lawyer on your side you may be able to eliminate this jail time and maybe more. Obviously an attorney would need more facts to tell you what they can do. I would suggest that you setup one of the free in office consultations, that most of us criminal lawyers offer. Just remember one rule of thumb a cheap lawyer is generally never good, and a good lawyer is generally never cheap, but the results may be priceless.
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