Lacey is no longer the fishing village it once was and nothing could make that more clear than the number of DWI charges filed annually. Whether its the result of its population of 27,644, the summer attractions in Forked River and Lanoka Harbor, the traffic volume along the Garden State Parkway or a combination of all of these factors, over 200 motorists are arrested in Lacey for DUI almost every year. As a firm that has been practicing in Ocean County for decades, we have occasion to represent clients in this jurisdiction all the time. We also have a longstanding relationship with the court as the employer of several former prosecutors from Lacey including Nicholas Moschella. Our DWI defense attorneys make up the largest team of its kind with several who are among the few statewide who are dual certified on the Draeger Alcotest 7110 Evidential breathalyzer and in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. A DUI lawyer at our firm is available 24/7 in our Toms River Office for a free consultation by calling 732-286-6500.
Arrested for DUI in Lacey Township NJ
As previously stated, the Lacey Township Police Department and the state police are very busy as it relates to DUI charges. Most of the violations stem from stops on the Parkway or at the Forked River Service Area, although quite a few drivers are also arrested on U.S. Route 9 in Lacey. All Lacey DWI charges are dealt with in Lacey Municipal Court, 818 West Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731. This court meets every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. except on the first Tuesday of the month when the session is conducted at 3:00 p.m. All decisions are made by Judge Damian Murray including whether the stop was valid and there was proper basis to arrest and convict you. The daily administrative operation of the court is overseen by the Court Administrator, Laurie Farnkopf, who can be reached at 609-693-1100, ext. 2262. You must appear on all scheduled court dates in your DWI case absent an adjournment being granted. Attorneys are usually permitted to enter an appearance on behalf of their client in lieu of the accused appearing at arraignment.
Lacey NJ DUI Attorney
While we certainly have a healthy relationship with the Lacey court and personnel, politics are not much of a factor in DUI. The law in New Jersey strictly prohibits “plea bargain”, the practice whereby prosecutors have discretion to downgrade or dismiss a charge. The only way to accomplish outcomes like these in a Lacey DWI is for you to hire a defense attorney who can present a bona fide flaw in the prosecutor’s case. There is nothing that can be done in terms of a plea or at trial absent a hole in the case. This is why it is so pivotal to hire the most highly trained and experienced lawyers you can find. We believe that our firm is extremely inviting for someone whose objective is success. You can contact our firm 24/7 to speak to a Lacey NJ DUI Attorney immediately. The consultation is free so there is no reason to hesitate in contacting us.
