Allenhurst Borough Municipal Court
If you have been arrested for or charged with, a traffic offense, disorderly persons offense, or are facing any other charge in Allenhurst Municipal Court, our lawyers can help. Even “minor” charges can result in a conviction that can end up on a public criminal record which may affect future education, housing, and even employment opportunities.
If you are convicted of an offense in Allenhurst Borough Municipal Court, your sentence may include serving up to 180 days in jail, probation supervision, loss of driving privileges, community service, as well as substantial fines and financial penalties.
Our skilled attorneys will advocate for you; we will research the facts of your case and advise you of the best course of action to take. Whether it is to accept a plea, fight charges, or, if you are being charged with a first time offense, apply for a conditional discharge in drug crimes charges as a disorderly persons offense, we can help.
The following are just some of the ways we can help defendants in Allenhurst Municipal Court:
- Disorderly Persons Offenses (DP)
- Criminal Mischief
- Harassment/Stalking
- Possession of a Fake ID
- Possession of Marijuana (under 50 grams)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Simple Assault
- Underage Drinking
- Minor Theft Crimes
- Shoplifting
- Speeding Tickets
- DUI/DWI charges
- Reckless Driving
- Driving While Suspended or Revoked
- Other Traffic Violations
Helpful Allenhurst Borough Municipal Court Facts
Cases heard in New Jersey’s municipal courts include the following types of violations:
- Motor Vehicle and Traffic Laws
- Disorderly and Petty Disorderly Persons offenses (criminal cases which may result in fines or jail); and
- Municipal Ordinances (local laws)
More serious offenses, known as indictable offenses, are sent to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. The County Prosecutor decides whether to present the case to the Grand Jury or to return the case to the municipal court as a less serious offense (i.e., a downgrade offense.) If you are indicted on an offense, your case will go to Superior Court.
Allenhurst Borough Municipal Court
125 Corlies Avenue
Allenhurst NJ 07711
Phone: (732) 531-3217 | Fax #: 732-531-8694
Website: http://www.allenhurstnj.org