Criminal offenses arising out of Bloomfield, New Jersey are handled in either the Bloomfield Municipal Court or the Essex County Superior Court. Bloomfield Municipal Court generally handles non-indictable offenses. Non-indictable offenses include disorderly persons offenses or petty disorderly offenses. In addition, Bloomfield Municipal Court handles traffic tickets and municipal ordinance violations. Common examples of offenses handled by Bloomfield Municipal Court include:
- Marijuana Possession
- DWI
- Refusing to Submit to a Breathalyzer
- Driving without License or Insurance
- Careless or Reckless Driving
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident
- Simple Assault
A conviction in municipal court may result in fines, a suspension of driving privileges, community service hours and jail.
Bloomfield Municipal Court is located at the Bloomfield Municipal Plaza, 209 Montgomery Street. The Honorable John A. Paparazzo presides over the Court.
Indictable offenses are handled by the Essex County Superior Court in Newark and are much more serious. There is the presumption of incarceration for first and second degree offenses. Therefore, if you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal offense arising out of Bloomfield, it is very important to consult with an experienced New Jersey criminal lawyer.
At Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas, & Woodruff, our criminal defense attorneys have years of experience representing clients in Bloomfield and throughout the State of New Jersey. Casey Woodruff has tried cases before the State Superior Court of New Jersey. Mr. Woodruff, Gary Grabas, and Robert Rowbotham, II are all former prosecutors. Jon Bramnick has over 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer.
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