If you were charged with DWI in Florence, you certainly are among many. Although the Township has only 12,109 residents and spans about 10 miles, it is historically near the top of the rankings in Burlington County for DUI charges. Those facing a N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 violation need to take quick action as consequences of a conviction can be life altering. When you consider this in combination with the fact that there is no discretion on the part of a prosecutor or judge to permit a downgrade without a legitimate legal basis, it should be readily apparent that a skilled DWI attorney is a must. The lawyers at our firm are capable of providing exceptional representation in Florence New Jersey.
The law office of The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has been defending driving under the influence in Florence Municipal Court for decades. In fact, the members of our team collectively possess over 100 years in practice, including many years serving as DWI prosecutors. Several lawyers are dual certified on both the Alcotest and in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. We even have our own breathalyzer to assist us in the defense of our clients. An attorney is available for free consultation at 856-234-8900. Contact our Mt. Laurel Office for immediate assistance.
Charged With DUI in Florence Township Municipal Court
A large block of the DUI cases in Florence Township Municipal Court stem from stops on the New Jersey Turnpike, U.S. Route 130 and Interstate 295. First offense scenarios are the most common although the municipal court also hears its share of second offense and third offense cases. Alcohol is the predominant substance with driving under the influence of marijuana being the second most frequent. The Municipal Court of Florence is located at 711 Broad Street, Florence, New Jersey 08518. Patricia A. Mellor, C.M.C.A., is the Court Administrator and can be reached, along with the other members of her staff, at 609-499-2222. Judge Richard E. Adronici presides over DWI sessions on the second Tuesday of the month at 5PM and third and fourth Monday of the month at 1PM. The state is represented in all proceedings by Andrew Smith, Esq., the Florence Municipal Prosecutor. For the official court website click here.
The penalties imposed at sentencing are largely dependent on your prior record. If the conviction is for a first offense, the ramifications include a license suspension of 3 months for a BAC of .08-.099% and 7-12 months for a BAC of .10% or higher, fines, mandatory fees and assessments, and an annual surcharge of $1,000 for three years. A second offense results in a 2 year suspension, 2-90 days in jail, and similar fines and monetary assessments. You are subject to a 180 jail sentence, $1,500 surcharge for 3 years, a 10 year revocation of your driver’s license, and fines/assessments. All of these penalties are enhanced if the violation occurs in a school zone. Conversely, they are less severe of the conviction if for underage DWI.
Florence NJ DWI Attorney
The experience of our attorneys in defending Florence DWI charges is extensive. We have been appearing in the venue for many years with success and feature a highly knowledgeable staff to achieve the result you need. Do not make the mistake of thinking you can handle this charge on your own or that a skilled attorney is not worth the investment. The honest truth is that our lawyers are victorious in many more cases than you probably anticipate. Call us anytime 24/7 at 856-234-8900.
