Little Falls may rank 14th in size of the 16 municipalities in Passaic County but that sure is not reflected in the DUI figures for the town. This 2.8 square mile township consistently ranks in the top third when it comes to DWI charges. The presence of both U.S. Route 46 and NJ Route 23 are certainly primary ingredients for the high total. In addition, a portion of Montclair State University falls within the municipality and all violations issued in this area also fall within the jurisdiction of Little Falls. If you were arrested and find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance of being charged with a N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 related offense, you have landed in the right place.
Our driving while intoxicated defense firm, The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, know how aggressive members of the Little Falls Police Department can be and, more importantly, how to convincingly point out their failure to follow proper procedure. This is a primary reason why our former prosecutors are successful in setting aside breath test readings, blood test results, improper motor vehicle stops and other flawed conduct. Our advanced training, which is paralleled by few, if any, firms in the state is definitely a factor in our favorable outcomes. Indeed, on top of possessing over 100 years of combined experience, our attorneys include 3 of the approximately 8 in the state who are dual certified on the Alcotest and as instructors in field sobriety testing by the NHTSA. To speak to an attorney with the skill you need, call us at 973-267-9895 for a free consultation.
DWI Charge in Little Falls Municipal Court
There are about 27 full-time police officers in Little Falls and this is a significant amount given that the town is so small. This circumstance, in addition to having above average population density (i.e. 7th of the 16 municipalities in Passaic County), translates into a large number of DWI charges. All of these violations land in the following venue:
Township of Little Falls Municipal Court
Address: 35 Stevens Avenue, Little Falls, NJ 07424
Telephone Number: 973-256-2400
Judge: Honorable Toni Belford Damino
Court Administrator: Andrea Trombino
Sessions: Tuesday & Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
Judge Damino is required to impose the penalties provided under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 unless you satisfy the court that the DUI charge is flawed. This can happen if any number of elements of the prosecutor’s case is lacking including inadequate proof of intoxication (i.e. defective breath test reading), failure to establish a reasonable basis for the original traffic stop, or any other requirement to establishing your guilt. A savvy attorney is an invaluable asset for anyone interested in throwing such a wrench into a case.
Little Falls DWI Lawyer
There are no gifts when it comes to defending a DWI offense in Little Falls or anywhere else in the state. Indeed, the court lacks any authority to amend or dismiss a driving under the influence violation without a valid legal basis for doing so. The net effect of this fact is that you literally have no chance of avoiding the mandatory penalties set forth under the law for a first offense, second offense or third offense absent your pinpointing a genuine flaw. An experienced DUI lawyer is an imperative in this regard. Our firm, The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall,
