Municipal/Criminal Defense, Personal and Workplace Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall, Public Employee Discipline and Collective Bargaining Negotiations

 

MUNICIPAL COURT

For many people a summons to appear in Municipal Court is their first experience with the Criminal Justice System. Often people do not realize the serious impact this court appearance may have on their lives. The most common mistake people make in this venue is the failure to obtain competent legal advice from a lawyer.

Municipal Court Judges have the authority to rule on a wide variety of offences including significant crimes that have been remanded form Superior Court. The list of offences also includes traffic moving violations, Driving While Intoxicated, drug offences, domestic violence, disorderly person offences and violations of City Ordinances. The judge has the statutory authority to fashion penalties including significant monetary fines, anger management, drug counseling, suspension of driving privileges, probation and in some cases a jail term not to exceed one year. Often two people will be charged with the exact same violation but receive substantially different sentences. Most of the time when this occurs it is the result of efforts "behind the scenes" with the Prosecutor and issuing Police Officer. Choosing the right lawyer may assist you in eliminating or greatly reducing your potential exposure.

Mike Herbert is a Retired Police Officer with many years of experience in Municipal and Superior Court. He has developed a reputation for providing superior legal guidance in both venues. Contact Mike Herbert before you compound a simple mistake into a life-altering experience.

EMAIL: mth@mikeherbertlaw.com
Phone: 973-895-3282
Or call 24 hours a day at: 973-975-3607