Municipal Court Offenses
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Municipal court handles minor offenses, but convictions can still have long-term effects.
If you are arrested in connection with a drug investigation, you can’t talk your way out of trouble. The only thing you should say is that you want to speak with legal counsel.
Inquiry for Municipal Court Offenses
(732) 545-7755
info@fetkyandpetty.com
22 Kirkpatrick Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Sound Legal Counsel For New Jersey Municipal Court Offenses
Going to municipal court without a lawyer may be a big mistake. So-called “lesser offenses” can still have major consequences for your freedom, your job, your driver’s license, your family and your future.
The law firm of Fetky & Petty, LLC, provides seasoned criminal defense for all municipal court offenses. We will uphold your rights and challenge the charges to minimize the impact.
Facing municipal charges? Call today at (732) 545-7755. We represent clients in municipal courts throughout New Jersey.
Municipal Charges And Traffic Offenses
Municipal court is the catch-all for minor crimes and violations that are not indictable offenses. With 45-plus years of combined experience, our criminal defense attorneys have handled the full range of municipal offenses, including:
- Drunk driving (DWI)
- Speeding tickets and traffic violations
- Simple assault
- Domestic assault
- Violation of a restraining order
- Shoplifting and petty theft
- Trespassing and vandalism
- Possession of marijuana
- Disorderly conduct
- Criminal harassment
Aggressive Representation To Limit The Consequences
Municipal court offenses carry a range of potential penalties, including jail time, license suspension, fines, probation and community service. Traffic violations also count as points against your New Jersey driver’s license. The arrest and/or conviction will go on your criminal record, which can cause future problems for employment, housing, college financial aid, volunteer activities and other aspects of life.
Our attorneys will aggressively challenge the circumstances of your arrest and the evidence in the criminal complaint or summons. We are frequently successful in getting municipal charges dismissed or reduced. In other cases, we have negotiated for lesser punishment or deferment programs that keep the charges off one’s record.
Put Our Experience To Work
Changes in municipal court procedure during the pandemic have made it possible for us to defend citizens in municipal courts across New Jersey. To discuss your case in a free consultation, call our New Brunswick law office today at (732) 545-7755 or contact us online.
Act quickly. A strong defense can protect you against:
Disorderly Conduct
Public Intoxication
Shoplifting
Trespassing
Minor Drug Possession
Traffic Violations
Driving with a Suspended License
Local Ordinance Violations
Noise Complaints
Did you know?
Municipal court handles minor offenses, but convictions can still have long-term effects.
- Cases Get Dismissed Up to 25% of domestic violence cases are dismissed due to weak evidence or recanting witnesses.
- Restraining Orders Aren’t Permanent Temporary orders can be challenged before becoming final.
- Self-Defense Applies Courts recognize false accusations and self-defense as valid defenses.
- Alternative Sentencing Exists First-time offenders may qualify for diversion programs instead of jail.
- Plea Bargains 90%
- Dismissals 5%
- Acquittals 5%
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