The fact that you may have been charged with DWI in Lodi NJ is not a shock. This Bergen County borough may be on the smaller side but this does not translate when it comes to DUI. As many as one-hundred are arrested in this 2.28 square mile town annually and there is little doubt that the presence of Route 46, Interstate 80 and Route 17 are a major factor in this gaudy total. If you are faced with a driving while intoxicated offense in Lodi, our team of skilled defense lawyers is ready to assist you. At The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, we offer representation by the largest DWI firm in the state with numerous former prosecutors on staff. Our defense team also includes several who are among the few statewide who are certified on both the Drager Alcotest (a.k.a. breathalyzer) and as instructors in field sobriety testing by the NHTSA. An attorney on staff is available 24/7 for free consultation at (201) 267-9895.
DUI Offense in Lodi New Jersey
Lodi Municipal Court, which is located at One Memorial Drive, 1st Floor, Lodi, NJ 07644, has jurisdiction over all DUI offenses issued within the borders of the Borough. Daily operations is the responsibility of the Administrator, Patricia Biegel, with Camine Derosa acting as Deputy Court Administrator. The office is open for walk ins every weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and by telephone at 973-859-7450. The Judge that oversees all proceedings is Honorable Tracie Nunno-D’Amico. The prosecutor is Frank D. Samperi, Esq. For addition court information, you can access its official website by clicking here.
There are few important things you should know regarding your Lodi DWI offense. First, you need to keep in mind that all appearances, including initial arraignments, are mandatory. Failure to appear results in a warrant for your arrest under most circumstances. The second thing you need to know is there is no ability to plea bargain a DUI or DWI in Lodi or any other court in this state. The only way a charge can be amended or reduced is if your attorney successfully presents an issue that invalidates the charge. Absent such a showing, you will face extreme penalties that include 2-12 months license suspension for a first offense, 2 years for a second offense and 10 years for a third offense. Additional consequences, including mandatory jail for repeat offenders, also apply. Given these circumstances, it is certainly in your best interest to secure representation from a skilled DWI defense lawyer.
Lodi NJ DWI Lawyer
There is no time to delay in hiring a DWI lawyer as the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts has directed that all 39:4-50 charges be resolved within 60 days of issuance of the related summons. It is therefore in your best interest to obtain representation as quickly as possible. Initial consultations with the attorneys on our staff are without obligation so you are encouraged to contact us. We can be reached around the clock at (201) 267-9895.
