Municipal Court Attorney
NJ Municipal Courts
Robert W. Rubinstein, Esquire is a former Lawrence Township Chief Municipal Prosecutor. He is now a private municipal court attorney to defend those with violations or complaints in Mercer County, Burlington County and Middlesex County. He is experienced in handling any municipal matter occurring in New Jersey. Municipal Courts in New Jersey can only prosecute certain types of offenses or violations.
Types of violations in municipal court
- Traffic Tickets: speeding, running a red light, careless driving, improper passing, following too closely, failure to yield, reckless driving, improper turn, failure to signal, passing a school bus, failure to stop at a stop sign.
- Motor Vehicle Offenses: DWI, DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, driving while suspended, failure to report an accident, driving without insurance, no registration.
- Minor Criminal Offenses called Disorderly/Petty Disorderly Persons Offenses: marijuana, drug possession in a motor vehicle, simple assault, domestic violence, shoplifting, bad checks, theft.
- Ordinances: underage drinking, noise violation, public nuisance, building code violations, dog barking.
Consequences, Fines, and Penalties
- License suspension
- Jail
- Points on driving record
- Fines
- Community service
- Surcharges
- Increased auto insurance premiums
- Loss of employment
- Loss of CDL license
- Potential civil liability
What are my rights in municipal court in New Jersey
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1. You are Presumed Innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
2. Right to be informed of the charges against you 3. Right to remain silent 4. Right to retain an attorney 5. Right to be assigned an attorney if the judge determines that you cannot afford one |
6. Right to request a reasonable postponement to consult with an attorney
7. Right to testify or not testify on your own behalf 8. Right to call or subpoena witnesses 9. Right to appeal within 20 days of any conviction |
I can't afford an attorney
If you do not think you can afford a private attorney to defend you in court, you have the right to apply for the Public Defender. You will need to fill out an application at the court house concerning your financial situation. A judge will review it and determine if you are eligible.
Below is a sample of the Income Eligibility Guidelines used to appoint a Public Defender in 2019.
*Annual gross income for a household of one: $15,612.50
*Annual gross income for a household of two: $21,137.50
*Annual gross income for a household of three: $26,662.50
*Annual gross income for a household of four: $32,187.50
For more information concerning monthly gross income amounts or for households larger than 4, visit:
https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/assets/municipal/indigencyguidelines.pdf?c=6Po
Below is a sample of the Income Eligibility Guidelines used to appoint a Public Defender in 2019.
*Annual gross income for a household of one: $15,612.50
*Annual gross income for a household of two: $21,137.50
*Annual gross income for a household of three: $26,662.50
*Annual gross income for a household of four: $32,187.50
For more information concerning monthly gross income amounts or for households larger than 4, visit:
https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/assets/municipal/indigencyguidelines.pdf?c=6Po
Statue Of Limitations For Disorderly/Petty Disorderly Persons
A disorderly persons offense or petty disorderly persons offense must be commenced within one year of the offense being committed pursuant to NJSA 2C:1-6(b)(2).
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Municipal Court Locations in MErcer County NJ:
Need a Municipal Court Attorney?"The Police pulled me over and I got a traffic ticket in New Jersey, now what?"
Call our office at 609-392-7600 to discuss your case NOW. We are experienced in handling all municipal matters and will fight tooth and nail for your rights. We continually go to Municipal Court to fight for individuals just like you who have been given a ticket by a police officer in New Jersey. We are very successful for a reason! We handle Municipal Court violations/offenses in Mercer County, Middlesex County, and Burlington County. Municipal Courts in those counties include: Mercer County: Hamilton, Trenton, Ewing, Lawrence, Pennington, East Windsor, West Windsor, Hopewell, Princeton Township, Princeton Borough, Hightstown, and Robbinsville. Middlesex County: Plainsboro, Cranbury, East Brunswick, South Brunswick, and Sayreville. Burlington County: Bordentown, Burlington City, Burlington Township, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Willingboro, Mt. Holly, Florence, and Pemberton. |
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