Howell NJ Criminal Attorney & Former Prosecutor Of The Town, Matt Dorry
If you were arrested for an indictable crime, issued a complaint for a disorderly persons violation, or received a summonses for a traffic violation in Howell NJ, the best thing you can do to help yourself is call our firm to speak to an experienced criminal attorney. Even the most basic of motor vehicle tickets can result in significant consequences in terms of points on your license, fines, and escalating insurance rates. The penalties that you can face for municipal court offenses like simple assault, marijuana possession, harassment and disorderly conduct in Howell are even worse because they can include up to 6 months in jail, mandatory driver’s license suspensions, probation and other ramifications. The good news is that the Howell NJ defense lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall include the former prosecutor in the town and a team that has been successfully representing clients in the venue for over two decades. Based on our prior experience, there is more than a possibility that we can avoid a conviction to your charge so that you are not subject to the pitfalls of a guilty finding. Attorneys are available to assist you 24/7 and initial consultations are free. Give our Freehold Office or Wall Office a call for immediate assistance from a skilled criminal lawyer.
Howell Municipal Court Information
The Howell Municipal Court is in a different location from the Township Municipal Building. It is located opposite the police department at 300 Old Tavern Road, Howell, NJ 07731. The office is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for walk-ins and by calling (732) 938-4848 ext 4106. Honorable Susan Schroeder Clark, J.M.C., conducts court sessions every Wednesday at 1:30 and 5:00 p.m., and the second and fourth Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. If you have any questions or requests with respect to a pending criminal or motor vehicle charge, you may can speak to Rosemary O’Donnell, the Court Administrator, or her deputy, Colleen Sehulster. Howell Municipal Court also maintains a website with helpful information at http://www.twp.howell.nj.us/index.aspx?nid=142.
Arrests & Charges in Howell Township New Jersey
Howell is the largest municipality in Monmouth County at 61 square miles and also the second most populated at approximately 51,075 residents. It naturally follows that hit would have a high number of criminal complaints and traffic tickets as compared to other towns. It ranked sixth in disorderly persons offenses with 1,570 for the year ending June 2014. There were also 7773 summonses filed in Howell for motor vehicle violations like speeding, driving while suspended, driving without insurance, reckless driving and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. The is no question that a large block of these tickets were issued along U.S. Route 9 and Interstate 195, which both run through the Township. The Howell Police Department also arrested approximately 769 individuals on first degree, second degree, third degree and fourth degree crimes for such things as aggravated assault, possession of heroin, and burglary. It is important to keep in mind, however, that proceedings in these cases are not conducted a Howell Municipal Court following arrest. The jurisdiction to deal with indictable charges like these rests with the Monmouth County Superior Court so the only hearing that might take place locally if you were charged with such an offense is an initial arraignment. All other court dates and proceedings are in Freehold.
Howell Defense Lawyers
If you had an encounter with a member of the Howell Police Department or a state trooper patrolling Interstate 195 and it led to an arrest or charge, you need to strongly consider contacting our Howell NJ defense lawyers. We have a long and rich history of avoiding convictions to just about any charge including a Howell DWI Offense and would be more than happy to give you our time without obligation to discuss the circumstances of your motor vehicle stop, etc. A lawyer on our staff is available immediately to assist you, including Matt Dorry, who previously served as the prosecutor in Howell Township. Call us for the assistance from a knowledgeable criminal attorney.
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