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I have applied for a job that checks your background for felony and misdemeanor charges. I recently found that I have a contempt of court fine for a seat belt ticket in NJ. Is this a misdemeanor?
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y ago"Contempt of court" is a civil matter, not criminal, so it is neither.
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∙ 14y agoNothing. Its not a real crime. The judge can have you in jail for how long she/he wants. She/He won't have you in jail longer for 1 day.
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∙ 12y agoFelony
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