Perth Amboy Criminal Lawyer

Charged With Simple Assault, Marijuana Possession, Harassment, Drug Possession, CDS Distribution, Theft or a Traffic Offense in Perth Amboy New Jersey

Criminal Lawyers for charges in Perth Amboy Municipal Court.

Perth Amboy ranks sixth in population and first in density in Middlesex County so it is far from a shock that there are thousands of criminal and traffic charges filed there every year. Some offenses arise more frequently than others in the City of Perth Amboy, including simple assaultpossession of 50 grams or less of marijuana, domestic violence, driving while suspended and possession of CDS would definitely fall within this category. If you were charged with a criminal offense or serious motor vehicle violation in Perth Amboy New Jersey, selecting the best lawyer you can find is an absolute must. An attorney who is highly experienced in defending charges like the one you are facing is going to have the ability to secure the result you need to minimize penalties and collateral consequences of a conviction.

The lawyers at our Middlesex County Criminal Defense Firm have the skills that you need to successfully defend a criminal offense, DWI or another traffic charge in Perth Amboy. The staff at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall includes a team of savvy litigators who have been appearing in Perth Amboy Municipal Court and at the Middlesex County Superior Court for over 100 years combined. Two of our attorneys are also former prosecutors in the county. We obviously have the experience to thoroughly protect your interests and encouraged you to contact our Woodbridge Office for a free consultation. A lawyer is available at 732-800-7910 to assist you 24/7.

Perth Amboy Municipal Court Information

The Perth Amboy Municipal Court is located at 361 New Brunswick Avenue,  Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. The telephone number of the court is (732) 442-6011. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The Court Administration responsible for overseeing daily operations is Laura Meade. The Chief Judge of the court is the Honorable Kenneth L. Gonzalez. Honorable George M. Boyd also presides over cases heard in the municipal court. Court sessions are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. The video below will provide you with a helpful tour of the municipal court.

The jurisdiction of the municipal court is limited in nature and only allows it to decide certain cases. It has authority to deal with criminal charges that fall within the grade of a disorderly persons offense like disorderly conduct, harassment, shoplifting, bad checks, obstructing the administration of law, marijuana possession and simple assault. It can also preside over traffic and motor vehicle offenses, including speeding, reckless driving, careless driving, driving without insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, DWI and driving while suspended.

The Perth Amboy Municipal Court can impose a wide range of penalties that largely hinge on the specific offense to which someone is convicted. The maximum period of incarceration is six months. In addition, if the conviction is for a disorderly persons offense, it results in a record that will show up whenever someone performs a criminal background check.

Perth Amboy Criminal Attorney

Charges in Perth Amboy obviously have the potential to cause serious complications in your life. This is good reason for you to seriously consider reaching out to a criminal attorney at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall. The lawyers at the firm have successfully defended countless Perth Amboy offenses and are available to discuss how they can help you in a similar manner. Contact us anytime of day or night to speak to a lawyer without obligation. Attorneys are available now to provide the knowledgeable guidance you deserve.

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