Voorhees NJ Criminal Lawyers

Have you been charged with a crime in Voorhees Township, New Jersey? Were you arrested on a warrant and sent to the Camden County Jail? Were you involved in a traffic stop and arrested for Driving While Intoxicated or Refusal to Submit to a Breathalyzer? Whatever your situation, the Criminal Defense Lawyers at Proetta & Oliver are available to assist you. Our firm has handled thousands of criminal charges and traffic cases throughout New Jersey, including Camden County. We are conveniently located to handle any criminal or serious traffic matter in Voorhees Township. If you or a loved one have been arrested or charged with an offense in Voorhees Township, please do not hesitate to contact our office immediate. Firm Partner, William C. Fay, IV, will gladly consult with you regarding you pending court date at the Voorhees Municipal court free of charge. We can be reached day and night at 609-832-3202.

Municipal Court Attorney in Voorhees

The Voorhees Township Municipal Court, located at 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ, and has a hectic court calendar. Because the Voorhees Municipal Court has a limited jurisdiction, the court only handles cases involving disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons criminal offenses, municipal ordinance violations, traffic tickets and other matters. Commonly, these type of cases involve criminal and traffic charges for School Zone DWI, simple assault, CDS in a motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, harassment, Shoplifting, Driving While Suspended, Leaving the Scene of an Accident and theft. Depending on your charges, you could be facing up to six (6) months for in the Camden County Jail and the suspension of your driver’s license. So, it is important that you pay careful attention to all written notices you receive in the mail and be present for all required court appearances. It is also important that you contact an experienced attorney who can protect your rights and help you to stay out of jail. To speak with a Camden County Criminal Defense Lawyer, call 609-832-3202.

Voorhees Municipal Court Contact Info

Location: 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ 08043
Court Schedule: Monday at 8:30 am
Office Hours: Monday through Friday – 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone Number: 856-429-0770
Judge: Honorable Michael A. Diamond, J.M.C.
Prosecutor: Michael S. Greenblatt, Esq.
Court Administrator: Donna Odd, CMCA

What if I have a Traffic Ticket in Voorhees

For traffic cases in municipal court, only the most serious violations or those that involve someone sustaining an injury in an accident, tend to require a court appearance. Therefore, it may not be necessary for you to appear for a court date in front of a judge – provided that you do not plan to contest the ticket and instead remit payment to the municipal court in advance. You will need to check with the court to see how payment should be sent. Usually, courts accept checks, money orders, or credit card payments. It may also be possible to drop off a cash payment in person at the courthouse. However, before deciding not to appear for a scheduled municipal court date, you need to take a close look at the summons and make sure that the “court appearance box” has not been checked. If the box has been checked, this means that you must show up for your court date. Note that if you have a DWI case, you will always be required to address the charges in court, as these technical motor vehicle violations are handled similarly to lower level criminal matters.

Unless your alleged traffic offense also involved a criminal act, such as assault by auto or eluding police, it is likely that the case will be handled in the local municipal court. Some of the most common traffic charges handled in Voorhees Municipal Courts include the following: Speeding, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Driving with a Suspended License, Driving Without Insurance, Leaving the Scene of an Accident (unless someone was injured and you are charged with a criminal offense), and Driving under the Influence (DUI).  Most traffic violations in New Jersey will result in “points” being assessed on the defendant’s license. As a motorist accrues points on their license, it is possible that their auto insurance premiums will rise. Moreover, if a motorist gets too many points, their driver’s license will be suspended or revoked by the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). Residents of other states can expect to have points assessed by the motor vehicle agency in their home states. Some of the most serious traffic violations, such as Driving While Intoxicated, can result in the offender being sentenced to jail time. This is very possible if the defendant is a repeat offender with multiple drunk driving convictions on their record. NJ law calls for a mandatory sentence of at least two (2) days in jail for a second DWI offense within a 10-year period.

Information about Voorhees, New Jersey

Located in Camden County, Voorhees is a township with a population of roughly 30,000 residents. With a total square mileage of 11 miles, Voorhees is one of the more densely populated towns in Camden County. With a large residential population and heavy commuter traffic due to roadways and commercial entities like Virtua Voorhees Hospital, shopping centers and multiple hotels, the Voorhees Police Department issue a large number of criminal violations every year. IN particular, the Voorhees Municipal Court hears roughly 2,000 criminal complaints every two years For more information on the Township of Voorhees, please visit the link.

Simple Assault Lawyers in Voorhees

Whether you or a loved one were involved in a domestic dispute and arrested for domestic violence simple assault or you were arrested for driving while intoxicated, it is imperative that you contact a Camden County Criminal Lawyer. Consulting with an attorney can help you understand what penalties you may be facing and how best to fight against these types of charges. William C. Fay, IV, is a former Deputy Attorney General who has made criminal defense one of his primary practice areas. He understand the in-and-outs of criminal law and is prepared to handle any Voorhees Municipal Court case. For your complimentary consultation with a Voorhees NJ Criminal Defense Attorney, call 609-832-3202.