Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice’s troubled husband Joe Giudice briefly appeared before a judge at Paterson Municipal Court in New Jersey today, Radar Online can reveal.Giudice, 40, who was arrested on Friday on charges he fraudulently obtained a New Jersey driver's license.
He was arraigned before Judge Philip Fenster and ordered to re-appear at Paterson Superior Court on April 19, 2011.
A court spokesperson told Radar Online: “He appeared briefly in person and told the judge he would have a lawyer at his next appearance – the $50,000 bail posted for him will remain in place until his next court appearance.”
According to local prosecutors, Giudice used his brother's ID and personal information to get a new license at a motor vehicle office in Paterson, NJ.
The charges include fraudulent use of an ID and forgery and carry a prison term of up to 10 years, according to reports.
Two friends posted $50,000 bond for Giudice over the weekend to get him out of jail before his court appearance this morning.
Credit: Radar Online
