Hammonton may be best known as the Blueberry Capital of the World but it is also noteworthy to those of us that defend DWI. The town is a major contributor to the total DUI filings in Atlantic County. The primary roadways in the municipality for driving under the influence crashes and traffic stops are U.S. Route 206 and U.S. Route 30. If you were arrested for violating N.J.S.A. 39:4-40, you must act quickly to protect your interests. Courts like the one in Hammonton are required to resolve driving while intoxicated cases within 60 days of issuance of the charge so there is no room for you to drag your feet in defending the offense. The first step in this process to to find the most qualified lawyer to handle your summons.
Our firm, The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall possesses a surplus of experience and training that few can match. The DWI defense team is the largest in the state with 8 attorneys, many of whom are former prosecutors. We have handled literally thousands of charges like yours over the 100 plus years we have been practicing and have secured countless dismissals. Our success comes not only from our skill and training, including certification on the Alcotest and in field testing, but also relentless pursuit of the best possible outcome for our clients. To have your case reviewed by a lawyer on our staff, you may contact us online or call 877-450-8301. We can be reached anytime 24/7 at 877-450-8301.
Charged With DUI in Hammonton
Whether it is your first, second or third offense, your charge will be heard in the Hammonton Municipal Court located at 100 Central Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037. The telephone number for the municipal court is 609-567-4300, option 3. The Court Administrator is Kim Torres. All trials and other hearings are conducted on Tuesday beginning either at 9:30 a.m. (2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month) or 2:30 p.m. (1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month). The judge who presides over these matters is Honorable Frank Raso. Judge Raso is responsible for all supervision and decision in these sessions. The municipal prosecutor who represents the interests of the state is Shirley Grasso, Esq.
The court lacks authority to relieve a defendant of the minimum DUI penalties absent your successfully defeating the prosecutor’s case. What this means is that you will have your driver’s license suspended for 3-12 months for a first offense, 2 years for a second offense and 10 years for a third offense. Thousands of dollars in fines, surcharges, court assessments and increased insurance rates is also inevitable if you are convicted. You will even have to serve a jail sentence if you are a repeat offender. Stakes as significant as these warrant the investment of your time and effort in selecting the right attorney to defend the charge.
Hammonton DWI Attorneys
There is only one option for someone who wants to maintain their privilege to drive after being charged with DWI — they must successfully defend the case. There is no other way to avert the consequences of 39:4-50 as the court lacks any ability to relieve a defendant absent a bona fide defect in the proofs. This is why it is pivotal to hire a lawyer who is skilled in this area of law. The DUI lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall possess this level of expertise along with a history of favorable results. To speak to one of the lawyers on our staff, call us at 877-450-8301.
