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Municipal and Criminal Defense Attorney

For over a decade, The Law Offices of Christopher M. Marrone, LLC has represented thousands of satisfied clients in Municipal and Superior Court in the State of New Jersey. A key to our success is experience and notoriety. We are dedicated to providing effective, efficient, and reliable legal representation. You may call us at 856-489-7757 for a FREE consultation.

Important Consideration Involving Municipal Court

Representing yourself in Municipal Court is an unpleasant experience. Depending on the court, it can be very crowded and intimidating. When you or someone you care about is faced with a traffic offense or offenses, it is important that you understand the penalties you face and the rights you are given. Depending on the type of offense you are charged with, their may be serious penalties associated with that offense. Some offenses carry strict penalties by the court as well as affect your driving record and insurance premiums. Other more serious offenses may even result in suspension of ones license or even a jail sentence.

Offenses in Municipal Court That Carry Serious Penalties

  • Driving while intoxicated
  • Driving while suspended / revoked
  • Driving with no liability insurance
  • Leaving the scene of an accident
  • Possession of CDS in a motor vehicle
  • All criminal charges in Municipal Court

Your Rights in Municipal Court

For all cases in the Municipal Courts of New Jersey, you have the following rights:

  • The right to know the accusation against you;
  • The right to remain silent concerning your accusation (remember, anything you do say may be used against you);
  • The right to retain an attorney of your choice;
  • The right to a reasonable postponement to retain an attorney and prepare your defense, which includes the right to subpoena witnesses on your behalf at trial;
  • The right to testify or not testify on your behalf and a decision not to testify cannot be used against you; and
  • The right to a trial before a Municipal Court Judge with the right to cross examine witnesses against you and present a defense on your behalf.

Important Considerations Involving Criminal Charges

Personal freedom is one of the most important rights afforded to all citizens in the United States. The potential loss of personal freedom from a criminal accusation requires an aggressive defense where the client is involved in every aspect of the case. Because you are an integral part of your defense, it is vital that you are informed of how a felony case is processed through the system, the evidence against you and all possible defenses to the accusation including practical and tactical considerations.

When you or someone close to you is charged with a serious indictable offense, it is important to have the best defense possible. The Law Offices of Christopher M. Marrone, LLC will provide a vigorous defense and strongly advocate your position. It is important to remember that everyone is presumed innocent until the State of New Jersey can prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt!

Serious Indictable Offenses

  • Murder
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Possession of Drugs
  • Intent to Distribute Drugs
  • Weapons Charges
  • Arson
  • Burglary
  • Robbery

Contact the Law Offices of Christopher M. Marrone Today

Please call (856) 489-7757 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your criminal defense matter. If you prefer, you may also fill out our intake form and we will contact you.