DWI Offense in Bass River
Although Bass River is one of the least populated municipalities in Burlington County with only about 1,443 residents, it consistently ranks near the top for DWI arrests in the county. The primary reason for the inflated number of DUI charges in the Township is the presence of the Garden State Parkway and the Bass River Station of Troop D of the New Jersey State Police. If you were issued a driving while intoxicated offense in this Pinelands town, you need to secure representation of a skilled attorney if you want to escape the penalties that apply under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50. The DWI lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall provide a unique option for you in this regard as the largest firm of its find in the state with several former prosecutors and a defense team with over 100 years of combined experience. Three of the members of our staff are among the few (i.e. less than 10) in New Jersey who are certified on both the Alcotest and as instructors in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing by the NHTSA. To speak to a lawyer anytime 24/7 with the knowledge you need, call our Toms River Office at 732-286-6500 for a free consultation.
Bass River Municipal Court DUI Charge
Bass River is 78.265 square miles and includes about 50.11 miles of roadway. All DUI charges issued within the jurisdiction are referred to the Bass River Municipal Court for resolution. The municipal court, which is located at 3 North Maple Avenue, P.O. Box 214, New Gretna, New Jersey, also presides over violations issued in Washington Township and Woodland Township. The Judge responsible for deciding all of these cases is Honorable Adolph P. Sicheri. The Court Administrator is Peggy A. Beck, C.M.C.A., with Marion M. Raff acting as her Deputy. Court sessions are conducted on Monday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The prosecutor representing the interests of the police and state in all proceedings is Kevin S. Quinlan, Esq. It is important that you realize that the court nor prosecutor are your friend. They are obligated to apply the law and penalties mandated pursuant to 39:4-50. This means that your license will be suspended for as much as 12 months for a first offense, 2 years for a second offense and 10 years for a third or subsequent offense. The financial ramifications are also significant with thousands of dollars typically incurred in the form of fines, court assessments and annual surcharges ranging from $1,000-$1,500. Jail becomes mandatory if you are a repeat offender. Given the severity of these penalties, hiring a savvy attorney is a must.
Bass River DWI Attorney
Hiring a knowledgeable and committed DWI attorney is clearly necessary if you want to avoid the consequences of a conviction in Bass River. There is no plea bargaining of charges so averting a revocation of your privilege to operate a motor vehicle, not to mention all the other penalties, comes down raising legitimate arguments that prevent the state from proving its case. The skill level of the lawyer you hire is obviously a major factor in whether you can achieve this objective. A cozy relationship with the judge or prosecutor is literally meaningless given the illegality of reducing or dismissing DUI offense without a bona fide legal basis. Our New Jersey DUI Attorneys have the tools necessary to beat this requirement. To speak to one of the lawyers on our team, call our office toll-free at 877-450-8301.
