Cumberland County Superior Court Defense Attorneys
New Jersey classifies serious crimes from first through fourth degree and refers to lesser violations as disorderly persons offenses. People charged with crimes in Cumberland County will go before the Cumberland County Superior Court, while Cumberland County Municipal Courts resolve disorderly persons offenses. The criminal case process usually begins with the filing of a formal criminal complaint by the police following an investigation. In some instances, the State will indict a person before a grand jury, and the if the grand jury feels there is sufficient evidence to charge the person with a crime, will issue criminal charges against the person. Regardless of how criminal cases begin, the prosecution bears the burden of proving a defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, which means that they must present evidence that weighs so strongly in favor of the defendant’s guilt that a reasonable person could come to no other conclusion than that the defendant committed the charged offense. A person convicted of a crime in Cumberland County may face severe consequences. People convicted of first degree offenses, which are the most serious crimes, may be sentenced to ten to twenty years in prison and may be fined up to $200,000. Convictions for second-degree crimes can result in sentences of five to ten years of incarceration and fines of up to $150,000. Third and fourth degree offenses carry lesser but still significant penalties of imprisonment of three to five years and eighteen months and fines of $15,000 to $10,000, respectively. Convictions for some criminal offenses can result in a life sentence. A relatively large number of people are charged with crimes in Cumberland County each year. Certain cities within the County, namely Vineland, Millvale, and Bridgeton. have higher rates of crimes than others. The most common criminal charges that arise out of these cities are robbery, aggravated assault, and burglary. People charged with such crimes may fear a conviction is inevitable, but the seasoned Cumberland County criminal defense lawyers of The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have helped many people charged with serious crimes obtain favorable outcomes. If you are charged with a criminal offense in Cumberland County, we can develop persuasive arguments on your behalf to help you fight to protect your interests. In addition to the crimes noted above, we represent people charged with numerous in the Cumberland County Superior Court, including:
- Sexual Assault
- Theft
- Domestic Violence Offenses
- Murder
- Arson
- Drug Crimes
Municipal Court Charges Our Lawyers Handle in Cumberland County
Non-indictable crimes are referred to as disorderly persons offenses in New Jersey. While disorderly persons offenses are less serious than crimes, they still can result in imprisonment and fines. The Cumberland County Municipal Courts handle disorderly persons offense charges. The court for the city or town where a disorderly persons offense occurred will preside over the case. Unlike people charged with indictable offenses, those accused of disorderly persons do not have the right to be tried before a jury; instead, a judge decides whether they are guilty or innocent. The experienced Cumberland County criminal defense attorneys of The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall not only handle serious criminal charges but also regularly defend people accused of disorderly persons offenses in Municipal Courts throughout the County, including parties charged with DUI, harassment, simple assault, and criminal mischief in Commercial, Hopewell, Fairfield, and Lawrence Townships. We represent people charged with other disorderly persons crimes parties in Cumberland County, including:
- Disorderly conduct
- Petty theft
- Minor drug crimes
- Vandalism
Why You Should Hire Our Attorneys
Although there are many attorneys in Cumberland County that advertise criminal defense, they do not all possess the same skills and knowledge, and choosing an inexperienced attorney can negatively impact the likelihood of a verdict in their favor. At the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, all of our attorneys have ample experience defending parties charged with crimes and disorderly persons offenses in Cumberland County and a favorable track record. If you hire us, we will employ our ample resources to provide you with a strong chance of obtaining successful results.
At The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, our skilled criminal defense attorneys concentrate their practice on defending people accused of crimes and disorderly persons offenses throughout the State, including those brought before the Cumberland County Superior Court and Municipal Courts. We are confident that no other firm in Cumberland County can surpass our knowledge, as our attorneys collectively have more than 200 years of experience representing parties in criminal matters in New Jersey. Our familiarity with the court processes and understanding of what strategies are most effective enables us to provide our clients with unparalleled service. Our firm proudly offers our Cumberland County clients the following:
