Totowa is a Passaic County municipality that is a sleeper when it comes to individuals charged with DWI. The borough has an extreme number of DUI charges for a community of 10,804 residents. The stretch of U.S. Route 46 running through the town is certainly a factor in this total, especially when you consider that popular bars like the Sushi Lounge and 46 Lounge are located along the roadway. The presence of Troop B (Totowa Sub-Station) of the New Jersey State Police also contributes to the inflated number arrested within its 4 square miles.
If you were issued a summons for DWI in Totowa, our firm is uniquely equipped to successfully defend you. We feature a team of 8 defense lawyers that have secured hundreds of DUI dismissals over the years. Our training and experience spans 100 years and includes time serving as prosecutors, certification on the Alcotest, qualification as instructors in field sobriety testing and thorough experimentation with our own breathalyzer. A lawyer on our staff with the savvy you require is available immediately for free consultation at 973-839-4077.
Totowa NJ DUI Charge
The Police Department in Totowa employs approximately 32 full-time officers, including 20 who are patrolmen and/or dispatchers. That is a significant number considering that the municipality is measures only 4.06 square miles. When you consider this circumstance in combination with the fact that there are also state troopers patrolling within the borough, you have a prescription for much higher contact between law enforcement and those who are driving while intoxicated. All of these summonses are directed to the Totowa Municipal Court, 537 Totowa Road at Cherba Place, Totowa, New Jersey 07512. The telephone number for the court, which is in session the first three Mondays of the month at 4:00 p.m., is 973-956-1006. The individual responsible for daily management of the municipal court is Georgeann Gosnell, the Administrator. All issues in your DUI case will be decided by Honorable Mario Batelli. The prosecutor who represents the state is John E. Clarke, Esq. Do not make the mistake of thinking that the court or prosecutor are supposed to help you. The job of the prosecutor is to secure a conviction. Similarly, the judge is obligated to apply the law which, as you probably know, is extremely punitive when it comes to DWI.
Totowa NJ DWI Attorney
Judge Batelli must impose the mandatory minimum penalties set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 absent your lawyer establishing that the state’s case against you is defective. This can happen any number of ways, for example, through a successful challenge to the motor vehicle stop, your arrest, the scientific testing involved (e.g. breath test or blood test protocol not followed), etc. The key to reach such an outcome hinges not only on the facts of your case but also the aptitude and commitment of your defense attorney. A skilled DWI advocate is certainly going to provide the best chance for you to satisfy your burden, especially if they are fully dedicated to doing whatever it takes to see a case through. This is exactly what the attorneys at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall can afford you. To speak to an attorney on our staff anytime 24/7, call our office at 973-839-4077.
