DWI Offense in Gloucester City NJ
Gloucester City is one of the busiest municipalities in Camden County for DWI charges. As many as two-hundred DUI offenses are issued annually within the 2.78 square miles of the town. Many of those arrested are motorists crossing the Walt Whitman Bridge to and from Philadelphia along Interstate 76. Irrespective of where you were stopped in the town once known as “Fort Nassau”, our attorneys are equipped to effectively defend you. The team at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has credentials in this area of law that are truly exceptional. We not only have over 100 years of experience, including years serving as prosecutors, but some of the most in depth training that is available in drunk driving defense. Three of the lawyers on our staff are among a small group of approximately eight (8) who are certified on the Alcotest and as instructors in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. These are primary tools used to establish that someone is intoxicated and our staff has more education in these disciplines than most police officers on the job in Gloucester City. For an immediately free consultation with an attorney, call us anytime 24/7 at 877-450-8301.
Gloucester City Municipal Court DUI Charge
Your DUI charge will be heard in Gloucester City Municipal Court. The courthouse is located at 313 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. The hours of operation of the municipal court are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The staff, including the Court Administrator, Donna Florich, can be reached during these hours by calling (856) 456-3958. Court sessions are conducted every Thursday beginning at 8:30 a.m. under the guidance of Honorable William Golden. Judge Golden is responsible for deciding all issues raised at your arraignment, pretrial conferences, motions, trials and other proceedings. Paul Dougherty, Esq., is the prosecutor who represents the state. You may obtain directions to the court by clicking here.
The court lacks authority to downgrade or dismiss your DWI without a genuine basis to conclude that the charge is factually or legally defective. There is no ability to relax the mandatory minimum penalties set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 unless the prosecutors is unable to prove the offense. Plea bargaining is strictly prohibited. Your attorney will have to successfully persuade the court that the violation is lacking in some fundamental element or your must be subjected to the fines, surcharges, IDRC, license suspension, jail time and other penalties that apply under 39:4-50. Failure to raise a bona fide issue that prevents a conviction for DWI/DUI results in, for example, a 3-12 months license suspension for a first offense, 2 years for a second offense and 10 years for a third offense.
Gloucester City NJ DUI Lawyer
The stakes are obviously high given the consequences of your being found guilty of DUI. You therefore need to take advantage of every opportunity available in terms of derailing the charge. The best weapon in achieving this mission is securing representation from the most gifted lawyer you can find. The attorneys at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall are a powerful tool at your disposal in this regard. Our training and experience is just about as extensive as you can find in the state let alone Gloucester City. For a consultation with a NJ DWI attorney on our team, call 877-450-8301.
