Edison Municipal Court Lawyers

Edison, NJ Municipal Court

Dedicated Edison municipal court defense lawyers defend your rights in a court of law

Being charged with any crime is a frightening experience. Your liberty and reputation are on the line, and convictions can mean severe financial penalties. An experienced New Jersey criminal attorney can help in many different ways – explaining the legal process, answering your questions, and fighting every element of every charge. The Edison Municipal Court hears non-indictable crimes, also known as “disorderly persons’ offenses,” or misdemeanors. Even a seemingly minor violation can have far-reaching future consequences, so having skilled counsel by your side is always recommended.

Some of the many types of municipal court cases the attorneys at Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC handle in Edison Municipal Court are:

Motor Vehicle Violations

Traffic violations result in fines, increased insurance premiums, and points on your driving record. Drivers who accumulate too many points will lose their driving privileges. Many NJ criminal cases can be won, and many charges reduced through effective legal counsel.  Sometimes, the police officer may just not be able to prove their case. Other times, the officer may not have followed standard procedures or relevant laws. Our firm handles all types of traffic violations, including:

• • Speeding

• • DWI and DUI

• • Leaving the Scene of an Accident

• • Improper Passing

• • Failing to obey traffic signals

• • Any other type of motor vehicle violation

Disorderly Persons Offenses

New Jersey does not use the terms misdemeanors, and felonies. Instead, criminal cases are categorized as:

• • These offenses are sent to the County Prosecutor’s office. They generally involve crimes that could mean significant jail time. These offenses can be filed in municipal court but transferred to the Superior Court.

• • Disorderly Person’s Offenses: Sample offenses include shoplifting, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana. The sentence maximum is six months, and the fine maximum is $1,000.

• • Petty Disorderly Cases. These are the least serious crimes. Harassment and rowdy conduct are two examples. The maximum jail time is 30 days, and the maximum fine is $500.

Indictable offenses typically proceed through the Superior Court System, while the Edison Municipal Court handles less severe disorderly persons charges.

Additional Offenses

Other types of municipal cases our lawyers handle include drug offenses, DUI and DWI, resisting arrest, theft, simple assault, and possession of drugs.

Suppose you or someone you know has been charged with a municipal court offense in Edison. In that case, our lawyers are prepared to challenge the validity of the evidence, the police officers’ assertions, and the prosecutor’s arguments. We fight to demonstrate that the state has failed to meet its burden of proof, which can help reduce or dismiss your charges or violations.