Skilled Defense Attorneys to Defend Your Criminal Charges in Sussex County Superior Court
Anyone charged with a criminal offense in New Jersey must go before the Sussex County Superior Court. Lesser offenses, known as disorderly persons offenses, are handled by the Sussex County Municipal Courts. Criminal cases in New Jersey begin one of two ways: either the police will file a criminal complaint against an individual they suspect committed a crime, which is the more common approach, or the police will indict a person, which means the State will offer evidence to a grand jury, and the grand jury will assess if there are adequate grounds to charge the person with a crime. Under New Jersey law, crimes are classified by degrees; fourth degree offenses are the least serious, while first degree crimes are the most serious. Convictions for certain offenses can result in life in prison. Otherwise, first degree crimes carry penalties of imprisonment for ten to twenty years and fines of up to $200,000. People convicted of second degree crimes can be imprisoned for five to ten years and fined up to $150,000. Third degree offenses can result in imprisonment of three to five years and fines of up to $15,000, while fourth degree crimes can result in prison sentences of up to eighteen months and fines of up to $10,000. At The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, our capable Sussex County criminal defense lawyers assess the facts of each case to determine what strategy will best help us achieve our desired outcome. Our extensive experience handling criminal matters in the Sussex County Superior Court gives us a unique insight into what defenses and arguments work best for the types of charges people within the County most commonly face. For example, people in Sussex County Vernon Township, Franklin Boro, Hopatcong Boro, Newtown Town, and Sparta Township are frequently charged with larceny, burglary, and motor vehicle theft crimes. In contrast, domestic violence charges are common in Byram Township and Hamburg Boro. We regularly defend people charged with criminal offenses in the Sussex County Courts, including:
- Manslaughter
- Aggravated Assault
- Unlawful possession of a handgun
- Sexual Assault
- Robbery
- Trespassing
- Receiving Stolen Property
Municipal Court Attorneys in Sussex County
New Jersey classifies lower-level crimes as disorderly persons offenses. Disorderly persons offenses are misdemeanors, not felonies, but they should nonetheless be treated seriously as convictions for such offenses carry significant penalties. Disorderly persons offenses usually arise following an arrest or the issuance of a summons by a Municipal Court. People charged with disorderly persons offenses will ultimately go before the Sussex County Municipal Courts, but they do not have the right to be tried before a jury. Instead, a judge will evaluate whether the evidence supports a guilty verdict. Sussex County has multiple Municipal Courts. Which court ultimately handles a disorderly persons offense depends on where the offense allegedly took place. The assertive Sussex County criminal defense attorneys of The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall regard all criminal charges equally, regardless of the severity of the offense, and if we represent you, we will work tirelessly to help you seek a good outcome. We regularly represent people accused of disorderly persons offenses in Municipal Courts throughout the County, including people charged in Andover, Hamburg, Newton, and Vernon. The offenses our clients are frequently charged with include traffic violations, disorderly conduct, and DUIs not involving injuries. Additional disorderly persons crimes parties in Sussex County face include:
- Simple Assault
- Criminal mischief
- Minor drug offenses
- Vandalism
- Harassment
Our Legal Team’s Unique Qualifications
People charged with crimes and disorderly offenses are often overwhelmed by the task of having to choose a lawyer, as there are numerous criminal defense attorneys that practice in Sussex County. Not all attorneys possess equal experience and skills, though, and many lawyers, unfortunately, lack the practical knowledge needed to obtain favorable results. Unlike many lawyers, the Sussex County criminal defense attorneys of The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall specialize their practices only in the areas of criminal defense and DWI, and have decades of experience handling criminal cases in the Sussex County Municipal Courts and Superior Court with a record of successful outcomes. We aggressively advocate on behalf of our clients, whether they are charged with violating a traffic law, committing a first degree crime, or anything in between.
At The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, our assertive Sussex County criminal defense attorneys focus their practice on defending people accused of committing crimes and disorderly persons offenses in the Sussex County Superior Court and Municipal Courts. Collectively, we have over 200 years of experience handling criminal matters in the Sussex County courts, and we have acquired incomparable skills and extensive knowledge that empower us to assist our clients in seeking the best legal outcomes possible. Our firm proudly offers the following:
