Belmar

On February 23, 2024, the New Jersey Supreme Court settled the ongoing fight with the legislature over the endorsement of a new statute permitting plea bargaining to allow for ignition interlock devices in minor drunk driving cases. Last week, Judge Grant put out an order that no DWIs were allowed to be plea bargained. However, the Supreme Court disagrees.

Judge Rabner said in the order that “because no actual case is before the court, we do not make a finding on that issue. At the same time, we recognize that the amendment reflects a policy statement by the legislature, which is within its prerogative, related to plea bargaining in municipal courts.”

The question remains how will this new plea bargaining rule will be applied within the municipal courts as it is new ground for everyone involved- judges, defense attorneys and prosecuors. At the very least, it should allow attorneys the ability to the fight for their clients and allow the judges and prosecutors to make fair and just decisions in the appropriate situations.

Summer 2021 is back in full force! Many people are back out frequenting local bars and attractions in Belmar. If you have been arrested for 2C:33-2A, disorderly conduct in Belmar, whether at Bar Anticipation, D’Jais or any place else, I can help you. These charges usually are related to remaining outside or inside a bar after being asked to leave. If you have been charged with 2C:18-3B, defiant trespass, relating to a similar situation, I have appeared in Belmar for over a decade successfully defending individuals charged with these types of offenses.

I have also successfully defended individuals charged in Belmar for underage drinking, resisting arrest, simple assault, possession of a fake ID and other drug offenses. Oftentimes, in these situations the person is also charged with an Interference of Business Ordinance, 2016-915. There is a mandatory appearance required if you have been charged with a disorderly persons offense in Belmar Municipal Court located at 601 Main Street and it is important to get the best representation.

Why call me? I strongly believe that the best results come from dealing with one attorney from the inception of the case; from the first time you call me to the date of your appearance you only deal with me. We prepare the best possible defense and you will always maintain communication with me directly. I have appeared in Belmar and Lake Como for well over a decade and I know how to best navigate you through this process and get the best possible results.

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