State v. Varlese

The opinion of the court was delivered by

SEIDMAN, P. J. A. D.

The subject matter of these appeals, consolidated on the court’s own motion, is defendants’ conviction at a jury trial of obtaining money under false pretenses, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2A:111-1, and of misconduct in office, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2A:85 1. Defendant Fred Varíese was sentenced to the payment of a fine of $500 on each count. He was also ordered to “pay back all money involved.” A fine of $1000 on each count was imposed in the case of defendant Andrew Simonsen, who was also directed to make restitution in like manner.…