New Jersey Municipal Court Cases Requiring Defense Attorneys

Union City, Newark & Jersey City Defense Lawyer Handling Municipal Court Charges

Whenever you are charged or arrested for a criminal offense, you will likely end up in the Municipal Court system defending yourself against your charges.  The Municipal Courts of the State of New Jersey are considered by some to be the most important courts in the New Jersey system.  Some of the more common charges heard in the Municipal Courts are:

• Domestic Violence
• Drug Possession
• Disorderly Person Offense
• Loitering/Trespass
• Driving while suspended
• Speeding/failing to stop
• Unpaid parking tickets
• Driving while intoxicated
• Reckless/careless driving
• Driving with no insurance/license or registration
• Municipal Ordinance Violation

The Law Office of Lloyd E. Bennett is a highly skilled and experienced Union City criminal defense attorney who has the resources available to represent you effectively in the Municipal Court system.  We will pursue an aggressive defense against your charges, obtaining a plea, dismissal of your charges, or take your case to trial if necessary.  In many cases we are able to discuss the violation with the Municipal prosecutor prior to the trial and negotiate a lesser charge that will have minimal impact to you and your family.

Motor vehicle and minor criminal violations committed within the State of New Jersey can have serious consequences for Union City residents and visitors.  A guilty plea can cost hundreds of dollars in insurance and motor vehicle agency surcharges, possible loss of one's driver's license, community service and/or jail, and a permanent criminal record.  It is important to have representation for many of these matters if charged with an offense. 

Municipal Court Penalties

Although most Municipal Court charges are for less serious charges, some - such as robbery, assault and auto theft - may initially be seen in Municipal Court but then transferred to Superior Court due to the severity of the charges.  Penalties that can be sentenced in Municipal Court include a county jail term of up to 6 months in jail.  If a driving violation occurred, loss or suspension of your license can occur.  Having an aggressive criminal defense lawyer representing you could help in reducing charges or jail time to a work release or bracelet monitoring program, or even serving a sentence on weekends.  However, don't risk a jail sentence by failing to retain a qualified attorney.  Contact our office right away for a free initial consultation.