Burlington Criminal Lawyers
The municipal court in Burlington is the busiest in the county as it handles all charges issued in both the Township and City. The City of Burlington has a population of less than 10,000 and measures under 4.0 square miles yet over 2,000 criminal complaints were issued there last year. Burlington Township also has a significant number of violations although much more in line with what you would expect in a municipality with 22,594 residents and covering 13.98 square miles. If you were arrested for DWI, possession of marijuana, simple assault or even an indictable crime like burglary or distribution of CDS, you certainly are not alone based on these statistics. The Police Departments in Burlington are obviously very active and so should you when it comes to hiring the right attorney to handle your criminal offense. As a firm comprised of numerous former municipal prosecutors this firm is capable of handling any offense you could imagine including all disorderly persons offenses. If you are interested in speaking to one of our lawyers regarding an arrest in either Burlington City or Burlington Township, call us at 856-234-8900 for a free consultation.
Burlington Municipal Court Information
The Burlington Municipal Court is located at 851 Old York Road, Burlington Twp., NJ 08016. The court presides over all municipal court offenses written in “Burlington.” Honorable Dennis McInerney is the judge appointed to decide these matters. If you have questions regarding a calendar issue, including adjournments, they can be directed to the Court Administrator, Rosa Henry, at 609-239-5825. The Court is held on Tuesdays at 8:00 AM and Thursdays at 5:00 PM. Jurisdiction of the Burlington Municipal Court is limited to disorderly persons offenses, motor vehicle violations like driving while suspended, DWI, driving without insurance and leaving the scene of an accident, and municipal ordinances infractions. While there are many consequence to a criminal or serious traffic offense conviction in this court, the attorneys at our firm are successful in far more cases than not in avoiding a finding of guilt.
Arrested in Burlington, New Jersey
Although Burlington City is one of the smallest municipalities in the county, it reported the highest number of criminal complaints last year. The Township reported over 1,500 criminal filings as well. There is no doubt that a major factor in these statistics is the proximity of Burlington to major highways. The New Jersey Turnpike (a.k.a. Interstate 95), Interstate 295, and U.S. 130, all pass through the municipalities. This also results in not only two local police departments patrolling Burlington but also a third enforcement agency, the NJ State Police. Police, prosecutors and judges are mindful of the criminal statistics in these towns and are aggressive in making sure that the situation improves. Unfortunately, this can lead to an exaggerated effort to prosecute when it is not warranted. A savvy lawyer can be instrumental in shifting the balance.
Burlington NJ Criminal Attorney
As you can see, there are a high number of arrests in Burlington each year and we can only assume that you experienced this misfortune based on your having landed on this page. You should not expect any gifts whether the offense you are facing is a felony or misdemeanor. The prosecutor’s job is to represent the state and not to cut you all slack. This is why it is so important to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer like those at our firm. Good things happen at a much higher frequency for those who have the benefit of a skilled attorney at their side. To speak to one of our lawyers about your Burlington offense, call us anytime 24/7 at 856-234-8900.
