Absecon is definitely a sleeper when it comes to DUI arrests. You would not anticipate a city with a total of 8,411 residents and measuring 7.292 square miles would have a high number of DWI charges but it does. In fact, it consistently ranks in the top third of Atlantic County municipalities for driving while intoxicated. If you were arrested on U.S. Route 9 (a.k.a. New Road), Delilah Road, Atlantic 651 or any location along the 49.71 miles of roadway in the City of Pleasantville, your next move needs to be the right one. Indeed, since there is no ability to plea bargain your charge, avoiding penalties like a mandatory driver’s license suspension comes down to winning your case. There is no better way to achieve this goal than to hire the most skilled DUI attorney you can find.
The team of DWI lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, is exceptionally formidable in this arena. We possess the largest DUI staff in the state with numerous former prosecutors. The attorneys on our staff have been defending N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges for over 100 years combined and, during this time, have undertake some of the most advanced training available in order to insure that our clients have every opportunity to succeed. Three of the members of our firm are among the eight or so in the state who are dual certified on the Alcotest and as instructors in field sobriety testing. An attorney on our staff is available to review the facts of your case and outline a plan to effectively defend your offense. Call us 24/7 at 855-450-8310.
DWI Offense in Absecon New Jersey
The Absecon Municipal Court, 500 Mill Road, Absecon, NJ 07201, has jurisdiction over all DWI offenses issued within the town. The hours of operation of the municipal court are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can reach Merrilee Carlson, the Court Administrator, and the other members of her staff by appearing in-person at the office or by calling 609-641-0663, extension 129. All cases are decided by Judge John Rosenberger. There is no right to a jury trial in DUI or another other matters coming before the court. All cases are heard in one weekly court session that is held on Monday at 5:00 p.m. The police are represented by the municipal prosecutor, Kris Facenda, Esq., in all proceedings.
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 prescribes serious punishment for those convicted of driving under the influence in Absecon. You will absolutely have your license suspension, even for a first offense, and be forced to absorb thousands in monetary consequences (e.g. $1,000-$1,500 annual surcharge for 3 years, fines, etc.). If you are found guilty of a second offense or third offense, you will also have to serve a county jail term. What should be clear from these facts is that you absolutely need to secure a knowledgeable attorney if you are interested in maintaining your license and remaining free from the mandatory penalties for DWI.
Absecon NJ DWI Lawyers
Anxiety and other emotions are commonplace following a DUI arrest. The biggest thing you can do to combat these feelings is to educate yourself regarding the law and what can be done to escape a conviction. The DWI lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall are happy to provide this information and to fight for you should you decide to retain us. To speak to an attorney on our staff, you may call us any time of day or night at 855-450-8310 for a free consultation.
