Municipal

In New Jersey, Municipal Courts handle a variety of matters, including disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly persons offenses, municipal ordinance violations, and motor vehicle offenses. Disorderly persons offenses are violations of the criminal law and include matters such as simple assault and possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana. Disorderly persons offenses are punishable by fines of up to $1,000.00 and by incarceration in the county jail for up to 180 days. Petty disorderly persons offenses are minor violations of the criminal law and include cases such as fighting. Petty disorderly persons offenses are punishable by fines of up to $500.00 and by incarceration in the county jail for up to 90 days. Municipal ordinance violations are violations of local law and include matters such as failing to obtain construction permits. Punishments for municipal ordinance violations vary depending upon the municipality but, generally, are punishable by fines of up to $500.00 and by incarceration in the county jail for up to 90 days. Motor vehicle offenses range from the very serious (like driving while intoxicated, for example) to the very minor (like parking tickets, for example) and punishments vary depending on the seriousness of the offense. These days, however, most motor vehicle violations are punishable by substantial fines, loss of driving privileges for substantial periods of time, and other very serious consequences.

If you find yourself involved in a Municipal Court case where you are facing large fines, incarceration in the county jail, substantial loss of driving privileges, or other serious consequences, you need an attorney who will fight to obtain the best possible result for you. You need someone who knows the law, who knows the system, and who has a proven record of success. Jay A. Yanavok, Esq. has appeared in Municipal Courts throughout the State thousands of times on behalf of thousands of clients. Jay is available to assist you on any Municipal Court matter in which you might be involved and to help you to obtain the best result possible in your case.

If you need assistance with your Municipal Court case, please do not hesitate to call Jay at 973-598-9580 or, if you prefer, e-mail him at Jay@YanavokLaw.com, by using the link at the top of this page.