Teaneck is the second most populated municipality in Bergen County so it make sense that a higher number of DWI charges are issued in the municipality. There are approximately 39,776 residents and, when you combine that with the high traffic volume created in the town by NJ Route 4, Interstate 80 and the New Jersey Turnpike, you have a prescription for many opportunities for individuals to be arrested for DUI in Teaneck. If you had the mishap of being charged with violating N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 (“driving while intoxicated”) in this township, we are equipped to defend you. Our firm, The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has over 100 years of experience representing individuals like you and several members of our staff are former municipal prosecutors who know how things work from the other side. We are prepared to put all of our resources, including some of the most advanced DWI training available, into action on your behalf. An attorney will fight to reach the very best outcome of your offense. Call our Hackensack Office at (201) 267-9895 to discuss your charge in a free initial consultation with one of our lawyers.
DUI Offense in Teaneck NJ
Whether your DUI offense is your first or you are a repeat offender facing a second offense or third offense, your case will be heard in Teaneck Municipal Court. The court is located at 818 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 and the telephone number is 201-837-4850. Jill Graham is the Court Administrator and she can be reached via email. Court sessions are conducted Monday through Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. and on Wednesday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Honorable James E. Young, Jr., is the judge of the municipal court and Deborah Veach, Esq., is the prosecutor.
Every DWI charge heard in Teaneck Municipal Court must be handled in accordance with Supreme Court and Administrative Office of the Courts guidelines. These rules include the following requirements:
- That all driving under the influence cases be resolved within 60 days of issuance of the charge;
- That the court impose the mandatory minimum requirements set forth under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 upon a guilty finding including 3-12 months license suspension for a first offense, 2 years for a second offense and 10 years for a third offense; and
- That the court not permit plea bargaining of a DUI offense and only reduce or dismiss a violation if there is a legitimate issue that negates guilt.
With dictates as stringent as these it is crucial that anyone charged with a DWI hire an experienced attorney if they want to escape the consequences of a conviction.
Teaneck NJ DWI Lawyer
A DWI lawyer at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is available immediately to explain the charge, review the facts of your case, and formulate a comprehensive strategy to avert a negative result. Initial consultations with our attorneys are always without obligation so there is no reason to hesitate in contacting us for the guidance you need in this difficult time. An attorney can be reached at (201) 267-9895.
