Charged With a Criminal Offense in Hazlet? The Former Prosecutor of the Town & His Defense Team Are Ready To Ensure You Obtain The Best Outcome.
As the former prosecutor in Hazlet Municipal Court, Jonathan F. Marshall knows very well how criminal offenses, drunk driving and traffic tickets are treated in this venue. The Hazlet police, prosecutor and judge take violations of the law seriously and any expectation that they will simply fold is unrealistic. It takes skilled representation in order to avoid the penalties that apply to offenses like a DWI, driving while suspended, simple assault, obstructing, and resisting arrest. This is how Mr. Marshall and the other attorneys at Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI can assist you.
It is important that you appreciate the fact that our qualifications for defending your Hazlet case are truly unique. We can offer you:
- Over 200 years of combined experience defending criminal charges and motor vehicle violations issued by the Hazlet Police and other law enforcement such as the NJ State Police
- 15 attorneys that specialize exclusively in defending the accused
- Former Monmouth County prosecutors on staff
- Former municipal prosecutors in Hazlet and surrounding towns like Middletown, Holmdel and Matawan
- Certified criminal trial attorneys
We have handled thousands of municipal and superior cases arising in Hazlet and have the tools to ensure that the best result is secured on your behalf. An attorney at our Middletown Office is available immediate to discuss your case. Consultations with our lawyers are free so there is no reason to hesitate to contact us at 732-681-0080 for assistance.
Criminal & Traffic Offenses in Hazlet Municipal Court
If you were arrested or otherwise charged with a disorderly persons offense or were issued a traffic ticket for violating the motor vehicle code, your case will be heard in Hazlet Municipal Court. Some of the more frequently encountered criminal charges in this court are simple assault, harassment, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, obstructing, lewdness, and shoplifting. Charges of this nature can result in up to six months in jail, fines and a criminal record. They are considered, however, misdemeanors that do not involve a right to a jury trail so they fall within the jurisdiction of Hazlet Municipal Court.
The municipal court also possesses original jurisdiction to decide traffic summons for speeding, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, driving while suspended, or any other ticket, including a Hazlet DWI offense. Below is the court information for your reference if you have been charged with a criminal offense or traffic violation that is being heard in Hazlet Township Municipal Court.
Hazlet Municipal Court Information
Address: 255 Middle Road, Hazlet, New Jersey 07730
Telephone Number: 732-264-2231
Judge: Honorable Michael D. Pugliese
Prosecutor: Sean Kean, Esq.
Office Hours: Weekdays from 8:30AM-3:30PM
Court Administrator: Robin Young, C.M.C.A.
Sessions: Monday at 12:30PM; 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 5PM
Criminal Attorney for Felony Crime Issued in Hazlet New Jersey
Please note that more serious cases involving indictable charges, more specifically, crimes of the first, second, third, or fourth degree, fall outside local jurisdiction and much be sent to the Monmouth County Superior Court. If you were charged with a criminal offense falling within one of these four grades, your matter will be dealt with in Freehold at the county courthouse. Examples of offenses falling within this realm are possession and distribution of heroin and cocaine, growing or selling marijuana, assault by auto, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a handgun, endangering the welfare of a child, and violation of a restraining order. The penalties if you are convicted of a indictable crime are stiff and include up to 20 years in prison for a first degree crime, 5-10 years in prison for a second degree crime, 3-5 years for a third degree, and as much as 18 months for a fourth degree crime. There are, however, diversion programs like Pretrial Intervention (“PTI”) that can help you avoid a conviction and our attorneys are adept in securing this relief on behalf of our clients.
You should also know that bail reform has effectively eliminated bail bonds and cash bails. Whenever a criminal complaint is written on a warrant, the accused must be taken into custody and transported to the Monmouth County Jail until they have an opportunity to appear before a judge who can set terms for Pretrial Release. It is extremely important that you retain counsel before or as soon after an arrest so that an experienced Monmouth County criminal attorney has every opportunity to talk the prosecutor out of filing a Motion to Detain.
Hazlet NJ Defense Lawyers
Hazlet is in the top 50% in the county in terms of both population (i.e. 20,334 residents) and square miles (i.e. 5.675), and it is reflected in the amount of charges filed in the municipality. Major traffic corridors like Route 35 and Route 36, as well as the Garden State Parkway, are also contributing factors in the number of criminal and motor vehicle violations. If you were arrested for any variety of violation in Hazlet, our lawyers are certainly familiar with matters in this jurisdiction. An attorney at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is available for telephone consultation 24/7 at 732-681-0080. Contact us for the sound legal guidance you need.
