Brick Township Criminal Defense Attorney

Brick NJ Criminal Defense Attorneys

Have you or your loved one been arrested and subsequently charged with a crime or serious traffic offense in Brick Township? If so, it is very important that you quickly gain an understanding of the options before you. In order to attain the quickest and most beneficial resolution of your charges, it may be necessary to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at your earliest convenience. The attorneys at the William Proetta Criminal Law represent clients in Brick who face DUI and DWI charges, disorderly conduct, heroin distribution, simple assault, theft, resisting arrest, and drug possession. A conviction for these and many other charges will result in severe mandatory penalties including loss of driving privileges, community service, steep fines, and incarceration. Our Ocean County office exclusively practices in the defense of criminal charges and serious traffic violations. To discuss the circumstances of your case and build a case strategy customized to the particular facts of your case, call a Brick Township criminal defense attorney for a free consultation at our conveniently located Toms River office today at (848) 238-2100.

Brick NJ Municipal Court Information

Chances are that if you are reading this webpage then you have likely received a summons from Brick Township that describes your charges and indicates your scheduled court hearing. You should address any questions concerning your charges or the court date with the court administrator, Ms. Michele Egan in advance of the actual proceedings.

The contact information, along with directions, for the Brick Township Municipal Court is:

401 Chambers Bridge Road

Brick Twp., NJ 08723

Phone: 732.262.1000

Fax: 732.451.0257

Judge Robert M. Lepore presides over the Bricktown Municipal Court. To learn more information about the Brick Township Municipal Court you can visit the Brick Municipal Court website here.

Brick, New Jersey Arrests

Although Brick Township is widely regarded as one of the safest towns in the entire country as it consistently ranks in the top five according to the Morgan Quitno survey, the township has an active police force that quickly and aggressively responds to all manner of criminal activity and driving irregularity. Brick police patrol the many major roadways that crisscross the town including CR 528 and CR 549 as well as Routes 70 and 88 as well as the three active Garden State Parkway interchanges at exits 91, 90, and 89.

Handling a Criminal or Traffic Case in Brick Township

If you or your loved one has been charged with a disorderly persons offense or petty disorderly offense (commonly known as misdemeanor), a felony crime, or a motor vehicle ticket such as DUI, Driving Without Insurance, or Driving While Revoked then you should keep in mind that you are likely facing incarceration, loss of driver’s license, probation, mandatory community service, and stiff fees, or some combination thereof. Of course, the facts and circumstances of your case will go a long way toward determining whether you will go to jail or prison, receive an alternative sentence for a criminal conviction, or avoid being convicted altogether in your case. At the most basic level, the range of jail or prison time that you face is determined by the classification of your case and the degree of your charges.

First degree crimes come with the most serious penalties. If convicted, a defendant faces ten to twenty years in prison and up to $200,000.00 in fines. Enhanced or longer sentences may be imposed for repeat offenders or for crimes falling under the Graves Act or the No Early Release Act which require mandatory minimum sentences to be served as a prerequisite for parole eligibility. A defendant convicted of a first degree indictable crime is essentially excluded from first-time offender diversionary programs, like the Pre-Trial Intervention Program (PTI), that allow defendants to avoid convictions on their record after completing the program’s requirements.

One degree less, the penalties for second degree crimes are a prison sentence of up to ten years and a maximum fine of $150,000.00. Again, the No Early Release Act requires 85% of the sentences given for some second degree crimes to be served before parole eligibility. Since second degree charges are also serious and are presumed to be punishable by state prison time like first degree crimes, PTI is commonly unavailable for first time offenders, though it is not impossible for a prosecutor to approve a PTI application of a defendant convicted of a second degree crime, especially in cases of non-violent crimes.

If convicted, a defendant charged with a third degree crime can be forced to spend up to five years in jail and maximally pay $15,000 in fines, though some controlled dangerous substances distribution or possession charges may increase the fine amount. On the other hand, fourth degree crimes sentences can send convicted defendants to jail for up to 18 months with payment of a fine as high as $10,000. Of note when it comes to fourth and third degree indictable offenses, however, is that a presumption of non-incarceration makes avoiding prison and even a conviction a distinct possibility, especially with help from an experienced criminal attorney.

Brick Township NJ Criminal Lawyers

Educate yourself of all of your options and put yourself in the best possible position to protect your rights when facing criminal or traffic charges in Brick Township, NJ. The most efficient and effective way to protect your legal interests is to contact an experienced criminal law attorney. Our attorneys utilize their experience to analyze the weaknesses in the State’s case against you. We will aggressively argue on the strength of your case to get your charges dismissed. At the same time, we will strive to work with the prosecutor in order to identify opportunities to get your penalties minimized or even dismissed. To discuss your matter in more detail and build a customized case strategy to meet your needs, contact our office, conveniently located in Toms River for absolutely free at (848) 238-2100.