Morrestown NJ Criminal Defense Lawyers
Moorestown is somewhat lopsided when it comes to criminal, DWI and traffic filings. What we mean by this statement is that although the town has the level of routine violations that you would expect, it has a disproportionate amount of indictable crimes with 353 reported last year. The related arrests ranged from homicide involving a baby to shoplifting, and everything in between. The largest number of these offenses involved third degree possession of CDS like heroin, cocaine, MDMA and prescription drugs (e.g. oxycodone, hydrocodone, etc.). All of this is not to say the Moorestown does not also get its share of disorderly persons offenses, DWI and other traffic violations. Irrespective of the class of offense you are facing in this municipality, our criminal lawyers can assist you. Our firm, the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, is an approximately ten minute ride from Moorestown in Mount Laurel NJ. Let one of our former prosecutors or another member of our 100 plus year experienced defense staff fight to get you a favorable outcome. An attorney is available now for free consultation at 856-234-8900.
Charges in Moorestown Municipal Court
The office for the Moorestown Municipal Court is located at 1245 N. Church Street, Suite 4, Moorestown, New Jersey 08057. The office is open for business Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you need to reach the court by telephone, you may call 856-235-0922 to speak to the court administrator, Helena E. Robinson. Court sessions are conducted every Wednesday but the related hearings are not held at the Morrestown Municipal Court. Proceedings are held at the Cinnaminson Municipal Court.
The type of criminal cases handled by the Moorestown Municipal Court are referred to as disorderly person offenses. These charges are the equivalent to a misdemeanor but do result in a criminal record if you are found guilty. The more common municipal court cases involving this grade are possession of marijuana, simple assault, harassment, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. Make no mistake about it, however, these types of charges can result in serious penalties including up to six months in jail in most cases. In addition, all drug related convictions trigger a minimum driver’s license suspension of six months.
The other major block of offenses heard in this court at motor vehicle violations. The most common tickets/summonses processed by the municipal court are speeding, driving while suspended, driving without insurance, and seatbelt violations. While the court is permitted to impose a sentence that includes fines and a license suspension, the court has no authority with respect to motor vehicle points. These are assessed by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Moorestown Criminal Attorney
If you are grappling with a DWI charge or any other offense arising in Mooretown NJ, we are available.
