Bordentown Township may be the 13th most populated municipality in Burlington County but it ranks much higher in terms of individuals charged with DUI. Almost one-hundred DUI offenses were filed in the town over the 2014-15 court year. Only three municipalities had more violations during the same period. So whether you were stopped for driving while intoxicated on U.S. Route 130, Interstate 295, or a local roadway, you certainly have plenty of company. What is important from here is that you hire an attorney that is equipped with the skills to insure that you have every chance to avert a conviction. Indeed, there is no way to avoid the mandatory penalties set forth under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 unless your lawyer can convince the court that there is a legitimate defect in the prosecutor’s case.
Our DWI attorneys make up a formidable team that has been assembled in insure your success. At The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, our staff includes numerous former prosecutors and a staff that has been defending driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol cases for over 100 years combined. Our training is also exceptional with five who are among the approximately fifty statewide who are certified on the Alcotest 7110 Evidential breathalyzer. We also feature three of a small group of lawyers in NJ who are certified as instructors in field sobriety testing, the diagnostic tool used to by police to roadside to determine whether someone can be arrested. To obtain a full review of your case and our thoughts as to the best way to avoid a conviction, call our office at 609- 683-8102 to speak to an attorney.
DUI Charge in Bordentown Municipal Court
The Bordentown Municipal Court is responsible for handling all DUI charges issued within its borders. This includes DWI violations issued by the state police along the section of the New Jersey Turnpike that runs through township, as well as most tickets written at Bordentown Station of Troop C. The municipal court is located at 1 Municipal Drive, Bordentown, NJ 08505. Court sessions are conducted every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and every other Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. for arraignment only. The Court and the Administrator, Suzanne McCanney, can be reached weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 609-298-2802. Judge Joseph P. Montalto acts as the trier of fact and law in all proceedings.
Judge Montalto must impose the mandatory minimum penalties set forth under the NJ DWI Law absent a bona fide issue that prevents the state from securing a conviction. This means you will have your driver’s license suspended for as much as 12 months for a first offense, 2 years for a second offense and 10 years for a third offense. There will also be 2-90 days of jail for a second offense and 180 days for a third offense. The monetary ramifications can also be dramatic with thousands of dollars in fines, court assessments and surcharges. The lesson to be learned from all of this is that it is pivotal that you identify an attorney that can provide you with every chance of avoiding a conviction for DUI.
Bordentown DWI Lawyer
Hiring the right DWI lawyer to defend your Bordentown charge is probably the biggest decision you will have to make regarding your case. Here are The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, we can provide representation by a team that is unparalleled in terms of number of former prosecutors, advanced DUI training and practical experience. Our credentials can definitely translate into favorable results. To learn what we can do to help you, call the attorneys at our firm anytime 24/7. The consultation is free so there is no reason to hesitate in contacting us.
