Franklin DWI Lawyer
Franklin Township New Jersey may have been ranked 5th in terms of “Best Places to Live” in the nation by Money Magazine but that does not mean that it is immune from motorist being arrested for DWI. As the largest municipality (i.e. approximately 46 square miles) and second most populated in Somerset County, Franklin is consistently near the top of the rankings in DUI arrests. If you are facing this offense in Franklin NJ, it is irrelevant to your case that you are are nicest person in the world. The law is intolerant of drunk driving and proscribes mandatory minimum penalties that include a suspension of your license, even for a first offense, and a requirement that you go to jail if this is your second or third offense. When you consider these consequences in combination with the lack of the ability to plea bargain in a DWI case, it should be clear that hiring the most skilled lawyer available is your best option for defending yourself. A highly knowledgeable and experienced attorney can help you maintain your ability to drive, averting thousands of dollars in financial ramification, and avoid incarceration.
The lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall make up the largest and probably most credentialed DWI firm in the state. We are former prosecutors in 20 plus towns, certified on the Alcotest breath test, trained in field sobriety testing must like the police and even have three lawyers (i.e. about 5 exist statewide) who are qualified as instructors in these key evaluation tools. All of this training and know-how is ready to be put into motion on your behalf. For a free consultation contact us online or call 908-722-1011.
Charged With DUI in Franklin Township NJ
Whether you were stopped on Interstate 287, County Route 533 or a local roadway like Canal Road or S. Middlebush Road, your case will be handled in the Township of Franklin Municipal Court. The court is located in the Public Safety Building, 495 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873. There are two judges that preside over cases heard in the court, Chief Judge Hector Rodriguez and Judge Michael Fedun. The same is true with respect to the office of prosecutor with both Tangela Thomas, Esq., and Bernice Jalloh, Esq., serving on behalf of the state. The Court Administrator is Keila Martinez. The municipal court meets every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m., the 1st and 2nd Wednesday at 5:00 p.m., and Thursday twice a month. The telephone number for the court is 732-873-7285.
Franklin DUI Attorneys
Franklin is far from the Revolutionary War scene that it was once known for. It is now a developed community that had 103 motorist charged with DUI last year (2014-2015). This is a substantial number of arrests by any standard let alone in a relative low volume region. This should serve as a signal to you that this township does not treat DWI lightly nor should you when considering your defense. Do your research thoroughly and call us at 908-722-1011 to speak to one of the attorneys at our firm. The staff is extremely well versed in this area of law and the consultation is free.
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