Cases stemming from traffic infractions or summonses are all heard in Freehold Township Municipal Court as well. These cases include traffic violations for DUI or DWI, Speeding, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Driving While Suspended or Revoked, Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident, and Driving Without Car Insurance. These offences can carry hefty fines, loss of driving privilege in the State of New Jersey, and in some cases even jail.
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Experienced Lawyers Who Know Exactly How to Defend You in Marlboro Municipal Court
Marlboro Municipal Court • Marlboro Township • Monmouth County, NJ
If you or a family member have been charged with a traffic offense, drunk driving, criminal offense, disorderly persons offense, or a township ordinance in Marlboro Township you need a local attorney who knows the ins and outs of Marlboro Municipal court . Whether it’s a simple traffic ticket, or something more serious like the police finding contraband in your car, the lawyers at Clark & Clark, who were formerly prosecutors, are here to guide you through the court process and have the know how to fight your case. We have handled cases where our clients have been charged with a number of criminal offenses including possession or distribution of marijuana or prescription drugs like Oxycodone and Roxicodone, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, harassment, criminal mischief, aggravated assault, simple assault, and domestic violence. These charges are commonly referred to as disorderly persons offenses and can have very serious consequences. A conviction for such an offense carries with it a sentence of up to six months in jail and fines that can reach into the thousands of dollars.
Experienced in Traffic Infractions and DUI/DWI
Seems like sooner or later everyone gets one – traffic summonses and all other traffic cases are heard in Marlboro Municipal Court. They include violations for Drunk Driving , Speeding, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Driving While Suspended or Revoked, Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident, and Driving Without Car Insurance. These offenses can carry hefty fines, loss of driving privilege in the State of New Jersey, and in some cases even jail.
We Have The Experience with Marlboro Township Municipal Court Cases
The most important thing to remember is you don’t have to just go in and plead guilty to the charge. In almost every single traffic court or criminal case, that we weren’t able to get outright dismissed, we have been able to negotiate pleas to less serious charges that carry fewer penalties. A common example is cases where the charge is careless driving, reckless driving, or speeding and we successfully lobby the prosecutor for a plea to unsafe driving, which a no point violation that carries only a fine.
With over 35 years of criminal trial experience our lawyers have handled literally thousands of these types of criminal and traffic cases. We have gone to trial and won. In other cases, we have successfully moved to suppress evidence after a bad police search. Still in others, after reviewing the evidence and interviewing the police officers and other witnesses we have convinced prosecutors to dismiss the case in its entirety.
Both your driving record and your criminal record stay with you for the rest of your life and is something that must be protected. When you are facing any charge in court going it alone is simply not an option. We have the years of trial and negotiating experience you need to achieve the most favorable outcome.
Put Our Experience to Work Protecting You
If you have been issued a traffic summons in Marlboro Township, or if you have been arrested by the Marlboro Township Police and charged with a crime, disorderly persons offense, DUI/DWI, or other traffic offense we can help.
At Clark & Clark we have the skill and experience to investigate your case, analyze the evidence, and advise you on a course of action that is best for you. Whether we are seeking a dismissal, negotiating the best plea deal available, or defending your legal rights at a trial, we understand the system and how to make it best work for you. Call us at (732) 303-7857 for a free consultation.
Municipal Court In Marlboro Township Facts
The Court is located at 1979 Township Drive in Marlboro Township. The Court is on the right, but parking sometimes fills up. If it does you may have to park in the overflow lot on the grass. You will pass the overflow lot on your right on your way in. The Honorable James M. Newman is the presiding judge. The Court is in session every Tuesday at 9 a.m. for first appearances, 9:30 a.m. for guilty pleas, and 11:00 for cases where the defendant is represented by an attorney.
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Belmar Criminal and Traffic Offense
A vibrant shore town, Belmar offers some of the most popular nightlife spots on the shore including DJ’s, Bar A, and the Boathouse Bar and Grill to name just a few. Unfortunately, sometimes a good time out can get a little out of hand and lead to contact with the police and even being arrested. If this has happened to you, you can count on the criminal defense attorneys at Clark & Clark to stand up for you and safeguard your rights.
Typically, our clients are charged with criminal offenses that include aggravated assault, simple assault, domestic violence, disorderly conduct, harassment, criminal mischief, shoplifting, theft, underage possession of alcohol, providing alcohol to minors, and possession or distribution of marijuana or prescription drugs like Oxycodone and Roxicodone. The Belmar Municipal Court Judge has discretion to sentence anyone convicted of these criminal offenses and other criminal offenses (also referred to as “disorderly persons offenses”) to as much as 6 months in county jail.
All traffic offenses occurring in Belmar are also heard in the Belmar Municipal Court. We have successfully defended our clients against many traffic summonses for violations including DUI or DWI, Speeding, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Driving While Suspended or Revoked, Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident, and Driving Without Car Insurance. These offenses can carry hefty fines, loss of driving privilege in the State of New Jersey, and in some cases even jail.
Former Prosecutors – We Have The Experience with Belmar Cases
With over 35 years of criminal trial experience our lawyers have handled literally thousands of these types of criminal and traffic cases. In many cases they have succeeded in having cases completely dismissed once they have reviewed the discovery in the case and negotiated a dismissal with the municipal prosecutor. In other cases we have gone to trial and won.
In cases where the evidence against our clients is very strong, our attorneys have nevertheless been able to successfully advocate on behalf of our clients, and convince prosecutors to reduce the initial charges to a local Borough Ordinance. Every town has local ordinances that allow you to avoid a criminal record and the ramifications stemming from a criminal conviction. For instance, in a charge for disorderly conduct can often be amended to a “Excessive Noise” type of ordinance.
When it comes to something as important as protecting your record from the negative effects of a criminal offense you need to hire the right people for the job. Our attorneys have the years of trial and negotiating experience necessary to protect your rights.
Take the Initiative and Protect Yourself
If you have been issued a traffic summons in Belmar, or if you have been arrested by the Belmar Police and charged with a crime, disorderly persons offense, or DUI/DWI, we can help.
At Clark & Clark we have the skill and experience to investigate your case, analyze the evidence, and advise you on a course of action that is best for you. Whether we are seeking a dismissal, negotiating the best plea deal available, or defending your legal rights at a trial, we understand the system and how to make it best work for you. Call us at (732) 303-7857 for a free consultation.
Helpful Court Information
The Court is located at 601 Main Street at the intersection of 6th Avenue and Main Street in Belmar. You enter the building on the 6th Avenue side of the building. The Court is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. All of the Court’s sessions begin at 1:00 p.m. however the days change depending on the season. From October to May the Court is in session on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. From June to September the Court is in session every Wednesday. The Jude is Dennis Lavender and the Court Administrator is Ms. Kathryn Garrecht, CMCA. You can contact the court by phone at (732) 681-3700 or by email at court@boro.belmar.nj.us.
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