2053 Woodbridge Avenue - Edison, NJ 08817

Saturday, December 18, 2010

E356 1. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas 2. Canned Food Donations to St. James Food Bank and Freezing Cold Hash Run, January 8, 2011. 3. 2011 Up

NJ Laws Email Newsletter E356
Kenneth Vercammen, Attorney at Law

December 15, 2010


NJLaws.Com LINKS
In This Issue:

1. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas

2. Canned Food Donations to St. James Food Bank and Freezing Cold Hash Run, January 8, 2011.

3. 2011 Update of the Wills and Estate Planning Seminar.

4. Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings Worldwide

5. Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea

6. Jail for Crimes and Disorderly Conduct


Office Phone Number:(732) 572-0500
Greetings Kenneth Vercammen, Esq.,
Season's Greetings
from
Kenneth Vercammen, Esq.,
his family and Frizby the Racing Dog.

Vercammen Family Photo 2010


1. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas

One of the pleasures of this holiday season is to thank all our many friends and clients for their friendship, goodwill and the pleasant associations. I have enjoyed dealing with many attorneys, prosecutors, and professional people I have dealt with over the past several years. We sincerely appreciate our relationships and are thankful for the confidence many people have shown in us. We want to take the time to extend to these friends our sincere gratitude because it is friends and new clients that make our business grow. Client recommendation is a very important source of new clients to us.

In the true spirit of the season, may we all be thankful and share in the hope for peace on earth and goodwill toward our fellow man. May the new year bring happiness and good health to you and those you love.


We hope you have enjoyed the NJ Laws Newsletter, produced by Law Office. We spend hundreds of hours each year researching relevant cases, new laws and creating website articles for our clients and readers. We mailed to clients our 2011 American Flag calendar to clients during the first week of December. We included a business card. Please share a business card with a friend or co-worker.

After December 27 we will have some additional American Flag calendars available. If you would like additional copies to give to friends, family or co-workers, stop in our office. Share the Flag and support the USA- America is #1.


2. The Holiday / Christmas time is the Season for giving. We are helping raise food donations for the St. James Food Bank located at 2136 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ.


To help benefit the St. James Food Bank, on January 8, 2011 the Freezing Cold Hash Run will start at the Kenneth Vercammen Law Office and we will be collecting canned donations.


This is an Adventure trail run, not a formal race. Featured on TV News12 NJ and Cablevision. Free beer, 7:30-11:30

VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE A SHIRT AND OPEN BAR. Please call 732-572-0500 We also need to borrow a Kerosene gas heater to keep the volunteers warm. Registration for the run is in the outside garage at 2053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison.

Are you a health Club/Gym member? Can you put out flyers for Freezing Cold Hash Run to Benefit St. James Food Pantry at your gym?

If you want to help set up the garage and basement on Sunday December 19 approx 12 noon or help stuff the prize bags, let us know.


3. 2011 Update of the Wills and Estate Planning Seminar

You and your friends are invited to our annual Lunch and Law Seminar and the "2011 Update of the Wills and Estate Planning Seminar" on January 12, 2011 from 12:15-1PM. There is no fee to attend. We do however request that all attendees bring a canned donation for the St. James Food Bank. Please email us if you plan on attending.



4. HAPPY HOLIDAYS & SEASON'S GREETINGS WORLDWIDE:

Wesoly Siat, Bozega Narodzenia (Merry Christmas in Polish)

FROHE

WEIHNACHTEN

PRÓSPERO AÑO NUEVO

HAPPY NEW YEAR

FRIEDEN

GLÃœCKLICHES NEUES JAHR

JOYEUX NOËL

PRETTIGE

KERSTDAGEN

GELUKKIG

NIEUWJAAR

BUON

NATALE

BONNIE ANNEE

HYVÄÄ JOULUA

5. Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea

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

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 may lose your job and career.

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.

6. 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.



Editor's Note and Disclaimer:

All materials Copyright 2010. You may pass along the information on the NJ Laws Newsletter and website, provided the name and address of the Law Office is included.

KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC

ATTORNEY AT LAW

2053 Woodbridge Ave.

Edison, NJ 08817

(Phone) 732-572-0500

(Fax) 732-572-0030

website: www.njlaws.com


Admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, US Supreme Court and Federal District Court

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Thank you for reading our newsletter! God Bless America USA #1

If you know someone who would also like to receive this email newsletter, please have them email us at: vercammennews@njlaws.com
We appreciate continued referrals. We want to take the time to extend to our friends and clients our sincere gratitude because it is good friends and clients that make our business grow. Client recommendation is a very important source of new clients to us. We are grateful for the recommendation of new clients. We will do our best to give all clients excellent care. We shall do our best to justify all recommendations.
"This year Celebrating 25 years of providing excellent service to clients 1985-2010" Former Prosecutor.

E355 1. Holiday Gift Idea! ...Gift Certificates for Wills or Power of Attorney. 2. Gifts to Friends, Neighbors, Clients. 3. Garage Space Available

NJ Laws Email Newsletter E355
Kenneth Vercammen, Attorney at Law

December 8, 2010


NJLaws.Com LINKS
In This Issue:

1. Holiday Gift Idea! ...Gift Certificates for Wills or Power of Attorney.

2. Gifts to Friends, Neighbors, Clients.

3. Garage Space Available.

4. Freezing Cold Hash Run January 8, 2011, Volunteers Needed.

5. Upcoming Community Events.

6. Website: Christmas Carols Instrumental - Listen to on your Computer.

7. Outdoor Nativity Scene Needed.
Office Phone Number:(732) 572-0500
Greetings Kenneth Vercammen, Esq.,

1. Holiday Gift Idea! .......Gift Certificates for Wills or Power of Attorney

During the Holiday season, we often buy gifts for our family and friends. May we suggest a holiday gift, which truly shows how much you care. Purchase a Will Gift Certificate for loved ones. Secure their interests and make sure proper planning is done.

The Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen's Holiday special includes:

1. A Simple Will without Trust

2. Follow up legal advice

3. A 2-year subscription to the NJ Laws Email News

All for only $350.00!

Call 732-572-0500 for the Gift Certificate

Details on Wills: http://www.njlaws.com/wills.htm

Power of Attorney:

http://www.njlaws.com/power_of_attorney.htm

2. Gifts to Friends, Neighbors and Clients:

The Holiday / Christmas time is the Season for giving. We are helping raise food donations for the St. James Food Bank located at 2136 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ.

We are also offering the following gifts to friends, neighbors and clients:

T-Shirts "My attorney fights to win"

Can Coozies

Water Bottles

2011 Flag Calendar- America the Beautiful

Wallet 2011 Calendar

Stop in our office during business hours.

Drop off canned goods in our reception area.


3. GARAGE RENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE--EDISON

Storage of antique cars or supplies

1 space available

$90 month Electricity included

Drive-up access

Call 732-572-0500 during business hours

[No contractor vehicles. No repairs or cleaning permitted on site. This is a professional building]

2053 Woodbridge Ave,. Edison, NJ

Available January 9, 2011

*ALSO NEEDED

Snow plow person for 2053 Woodbridge Avenue & 2045 Woodbridge Ave.

Plow driveways and parking area

Shovel walks

Call: 732-572-0500

Fax proposal to: 732-572-0030




4. Freezing Cold Hash Run January 8, 2011- Volunteers Needed

Please call 732-572-0500 VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE A SHIRT AND OPEN BAR.


We also need to borrow a Kerosene gas heater to keep the volunteers warm. Registration for the run is in the outside garage at 2053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison.


Are you a health Club/Gym member? Can you put out flyers for Freezing Cold Hash Run to Benefit St. James Food Pantry at your gym?


If you want to help mark the trail on Sunday December 12 approx 12 noon or help stuff the prize bags, let us know.


5. Upcoming Community Events:

Saturday, December 11 Big Chill 5k Rutgers 9:10am New Brunswick NJ 732-445-2398

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - RVRR Snowball Pub Crawl

Annual holiday season pub-crawl in New Brunswick following the Wednesday night run in Highland Park! Pub-crawl starts at Doll's

Saturday, December 18, 2010 10am- South Brunswick High School Wrestling Brunswick Brawl

Saturday, December 18, 2010

RVRR Holiday Party

RVRR members annual holiday party will take place in Highland Park this year. Plan to bring a plate of food to share

Sunday, December 19, 2010 Rumson Hash Harriers Christmas Party

Sunday, December 26, 2010 Polar Bear Races 5k Asbury Park 5mi Run, 1pm, 732-222-9080 Free Polar Plunge swim in Atlantic Ocean after race, then discount beer at Wonder Bar

Friday, December 31, 2010 Lake Como Bar A group run, not a race, free beer www.JSRC.org

Saturday, January 1, 2011 New Years Day Hangover Run 5k 12-noon CJRR Westfield 1/1/2011 732-236-7651

Sunday, Jan 2, 2010 Freehold Winter 5k 10:00am FARC


Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 Freezing Cold Hash run, Edison, NJ -Start Ken Vercammen Law Office, 2053 Woodbridge Ave, Edison 732-572-0500 Adventure trail run, not a formal race. Featured on TV News12 NJ and Cablevision. Free beer, open bar 7:30-11:30



6. Website: Christmas Carols Instrumental- Listen to on your computer


http://catholic.net/christmas_songs/template_channel.phtml?channel_id=17

The following songs are available:


Angels from the Realms of Glory

Angels we have Heard on High

Away in a Manger

Children, Go Where I send Thee

Christmas is now Drawing near at Hand

Christmas in the Trenches

Deck the Halls

Go Tell it on the Mountain

Good Christian Men, Rejoice

Good King Wenceslas

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Here we come a Wassailing

I heard the Bells on Christmas Day

It came upon a Midnight Clear

Jingle Bells

Joy to the World

Oh Come all Ye Faithful

Oh Holy Night

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

Silent Night

The First Noel

Twelve Days of Christmas

We Three Kings

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

What Child is This?

This is a great site with Holiday cheer:

http://holidays.blastcomm.com/



7. Needed: Outdoor Nativity Scene

A nativity scene, also called a crib or crèche (meaning "crib" or "manger" in French) generally refers to any depiction of the birth or birthplace of Jesus. The local Knight of Columbus members are looking for used outdoor nativity scenes no longer being used or displayed, to give them a new home.

Christian Nativity scenes three (sculpture or other three-dimensional crafts), usually show Jesus in a manger, Joseph and Mary in a barn (or cave) intended to accommodate farm animals. A donkey and an ox accompany them; besides the necessity of animals for a manager, this is an allusion to Isaiah: "the ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib; but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider" (Is. 1:3). The scene sometimes includes the Magi or Three Wise Men, shepherds, angels and the Star of Bethlehem. The traditional scenes that show the shepherds and Magi together are of course not true to the Bible story, since the Magi arrived much later (Luke 2:7-16).


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativity_scene

If you have an unused Nativity scene, call Ken Vercammen at 732-572-0500.

Santa Claus Welcomes You to Claus.com

CLAUS.COM is one of the top-rated Santa Claus websites and is known around the world. Santa Claus has the North Pole Village full of fun things to do for both kids and parents, including lots of new things this year. Check your Naughty or Nice rating. Choose your very own Elf Buddy. Play games in Elf School. Print your Honorary Elf Diploma. Sing along with new original Christmas songs. Try funny holiday recipes.

Visit the amazing Toy Workshop. Send E-mail to Santa Claus. Follow Santa Claus in his sleigh on Christmas Eve. See how many cookies Santa Claus eats on his trip.

Wonderful illustrations and a creative family experience.http://www.claus.com/index.php



Editor's Note and Disclaimer:

All materials Copyright 2010. You may pass along the information on the NJ Laws Newsletter and website, provided the name and address of the Law Office is included.

KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC

ATTORNEY AT LAW

2053 Woodbridge Ave.

Edison, NJ 08817

(Phone) 732-572-0500

(Fax) 732-572-0030

website: www.njlaws.com


Admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, US Supreme Court and Federal District Court

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kenneth.vercammen?ref=name

NJ Criminal Law Blog - http://njcriminallaw.blogspot.com/
NJ Personal Injury & Civil Law Blog- http://njlawspersonalinjury.blogspot.com/
NJ Elder Law Blog - http://elder-law.blogspot.com/YouTube Videos on Various Legal


Thank you for reading our newsletter! God Bless America USA #1

Our hope is that every one of our current subscribers will sign up at least one friend as a new subscriber to the NJ Laws Newsletter. If you know someone who would also like to receive this email newsletter, please have them email us at:
vercammennews@njlaws.com
We appreciate continued referrals. We want to take the time to extend to our friends and clients our sincere gratitude because it is good friends and clients that make our business grow. Client recommendation is a very important source of new clients to us. We are grateful for the recommendation of new clients. We will do our best to give all clients excellent care. We shall do our best to justify all recommendations.
"This year Celebrating 25 years of providing excellent service to clients 1985-2010" Former Prosecutor.

Free T- shirts and soda can holders available for all current and past clients. Please come into the office.


Sunday, November 21, 2010

E352 1. Selecting A Guardian in Your Will for Minor Children 2. What You Should Know about Organ Donation in Your Living Will 3. State Bar App

NJ Laws Email Newsletter E352
Kenneth Vercammen, Attorney at Law

October 27, 2010


NJLaws.Com LINKS
In This Issue:



1. Selecting A Guardian in Your Will for Minor Children

2. What You Should Know about Organ Donation in Your Living Will



Recent Cases:

4. No More than 180 Days Jail in a Municipal Court Case.


5. No Warrantless Search of Truck Sleeper Compartment Based on Smell of Weed.

Office Phone Number:(732) 572-0500
Greetings Kenneth Vercammen, Esq.,

1. Selecting A Guardian in Your Will for Minor Children

If you have minor children, the most important reason to plan your estate is to ensure proper provisions are made for your children. While it can seem overwhelming to deal with all the issues involved, consider what would happen if you died with no provisions. At that point, your children's guardian would be determined by the courts and there may not be adequate funds available until they reach adulthood, leaving them dependent on the goodwill of relatives.

When selecting a guardian, consider the following:

Who would be the best guardian for your children?

While your first inclination may be to select your parents, consider whether they will have the energy to raise your children. A better alternative may be a sibling or friend. One of your most important considerations will be whether you think that individual will be able to raise your child like one of their own. If you have several children, is it reasonable to expect one person to raise all of them? You may want to name more than one guardian, but make sure the guardians will work together to keep the children as close as possible. If the person you are considering lives in another city or state, consider whether you want to uproot your children while they are going through the trauma of their parents' death. Make sure you're comfortable with the guardian's parental style and moral beliefs.

Have you talked to your selected guardian? Once you've settled on a guardian, discuss your decision with that person to make sure he or she is willing to take on the responsibility? Be sure to name a contingent guardian in case your first choice is unable to serve. Discuss your wishes regarding how you want your children raised, indicating your preferences for education, religion, lifestyle, and other factors.

Have you made adequate financial arrangements for your children? You wouldn't want your children to be a financial burden, or their presence may be resented. Determine how much is needed for living expenses, hobbies, medical expenses, and college. Consider other items as well. For instance, will your guardian's home comfortably accommodate your children, or should you leave funds for an addition to the home? Include a financial cushion so there is plenty of money until your children at least reach adulthood. Should the person who has physical custody also handle their finances? You can name two guardians, one for physical custody and one to handle their finances. Decide whether trusts should be set up and how money should be distributed when your children reach adulthood.

Have you reviewed your choice of guardian recently? Just because you've selected a guardian doesn't mean that person is still the best choice. As your children grow, review your guardian choice every couple of years.

SOURCE: kbowman@bizactions.com

2. What You Should Know about Organ Donation in Your Living Will

When planning your estate, spend some time thinking about whether you want to donate your remains to help another individual or to further medical research. Putting that intent in writing can be a great help to the loved ones you leave behind.

Organ Donation wishes should be included in your Living Will Advanced Directive.

What are the options?

Transplantation: Successful organ and tissue transplant are more common than ever before. Doctors have success using donations to save the lives of people whose organs have been damaged through trauma or disease.

Education or Scientific Research: Perhaps you want to help eradicate a debilitating disease or medical condition. Or maybe you believe that medical students should have the opportunity to study and learn from a body with the conditions you possess. If so, you may want to donate your entire body for research and instruction.

Most medical schools need such donations. These institutions do not accept bodies from which organs have been removed. Each institution has other specific criteria that it uses to determine whether a donation can be accepted.

After the medical school has used a donated body for study or instruction, it will generally cremate and bury, or scatter, the ashes in a specified plot. However, the remains can be returned to family members for burial - usually within a year or two. An attorney can help draft a document that specifies your intentions in this area.

SOURCE: kbowman@bizactions.com

3. State Bar Applauds Municipal Court Law Certification Plan

The New Jersey State Bar Association is pleased the New Jersey Board on Attorney Certification is recommending adding municipal court law to the list of specialties for which lawyers can be certified. Creating Municipal Court Certification was first proposed to the Supreme Court 5 years ago, and many of the most experienced attorneys have supported establishing the Certification program

The state bar brought the concept to the attention of the courts last year, saying municipal court law is a unique and meaningful area of law similar to the other categories the Judiciary already certifies, including matrimonial, civil, criminal and workers compensation.

"The profession and the public will be well served through the certification of municipal court lawyers. For many people, the only exposure to the court system is through the municipal courts which handle roughly 6 million cases each year," said State Bar President Richard H. Steen. "Allowing this certification means people will have an easier time finding a lawyer who is best able to represent them in a municipal court matter."

The state bar will study the court's proposal carefully and submit any comments it may have to the courts for consideration, Steen said.

Attorney certification programs are the result of the U.S. Supreme Court opinion allowing attorneys to advertise their services. In New Jersey, the certification program began in 1980. In order to become a certified attorney, lawyers must take continuing legal education courses for several years, show substantial involvement in litigation, have an unblemished reputation, and pass a written exam.


Recent Cases:

4. No More than 180 Days Jail in a Municipal Court Case. State v. Federico 414 NJ Super. 321 (App. Div. 2010)

Defendant, convicted at a bench trial in municipal court and on trial de novo in the Law Division, may not receive a custodial sentence of more than 180 days for all consolidated charges disposed of in a single proceeding.



5. No Warrantless Search of Truck Sleeper Compartment Based on Smell of Weed. State v. Pompa 414 NJ Super. 219 (App. Div. 2010)

Following his conviction of various drug offenses, defendant appealed the denial of his motion to suppress in excess of thirty pounds of marijuana seized by police without a warrant from a closet in the sleeper cabin of defendant's tractor trailer. The court held that the closely regulated business exception permitted a warrantless administrative inspection of certain areas of the tractor-trailer, but concluded that the search turned unlawful when it progressed into unregulated areas without the exigent circumstances required by State v. Pena-Flores, 198 N.J. 6, 28 (2009).


Editor's Note and Disclaimer:

All materials Copyright 2010. You may pass along the information on the NJ Laws Newsletter and website, provided the name and address of the Law Office is included.

KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC

ATTORNEY AT LAW

2053 Woodbridge Ave.

Edison, NJ 08817

(Phone) 732-572-0500

(Fax) 732-572-0030

website: www.njlaws.com


Admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, US Supreme Court and Federal District Court

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kenneth.vercammen?ref=name

NJ Criminal Law Blog - http://njcriminallaw.blogspot.com/
NJ Personal Injury & Civil Law Blog- http://njlawspersonalinjury.blogspot.com/
NJ Elder Law Blog - http://elder-law.blogspot.com/YouTube Videos on Various Legal


Thank you for reading our newsletter! God Bless America USA #1

Our hope is that every one of our current subscribers will sign up at least one friend as a new subscriber to the NJ Laws Newsletter. If you know someone who would also like to receive this email newsletter, please have them email us at:
vercammennews@njlaws.com
We appreciate continued referrals. We want to take the time to extend to our friends and clients our sincere gratitude because it is good friends and clients that make our business grow. Client recommendation is a very important source of new clients to us. We are grateful for the recommendation of new clients. We will do our best to give all clients excellent care. We shall do our best to justify all recommendations.
"This year Celebrating 25 years of providing excellent service to clients 1985-2010" Former Prosecutor.

Free T- shirts and soda can holders available for all current and past clients. Please come into the office.