Waldwick NJ Aggravated Assault Defense Attorneys

Criminal and DWI Defense Lawyers in Waldwick, New Jersey

If you find yourself caught up in the justice system as a result of a criminal charge in Waldwick, New Jersey, it is crucial to understand the nature of the charges, the potential penalties, and the possible defenses available to you. The attorneys at the Tormey Law Firm are immediately proactive from the moment they become involved in your case. Our approach entails evaluating the available evidence, investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, and constructing a comprehensive defense strategy in order effectively combat the State’s case against you. With a wealth of experience handling cases including aggravated assault, eluding police, resisting arrest, and marijuana possession in towns such as Ridgefield Park, Elmwood Park, Teaneck, and Garfield, we continually hone our skills in order to best serve our clients. Overall, you can be sure that our experienced criminal trial team will give your case the attention it deserves. If you or someone you love is facing charges in Bergen County, New Jersey, contact our Hackensack offices anytime for a free consultation. One of our attorneys is always on call to provide case analysis at (201)-330-4979.

Waldwick NJ Court Information

Waldwick is a borough in Bergen County, NJ. The borough has a population of 9,600 and a total area of 2.1 square miles. When a person is arrested in Waldwick, the specific type of offense and degree of the charges is important when determining where the case will be heard and decided. In particular, disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly persons offenses, municipal ordinance violations, and traffic violations including DWI charges, are sent to the Waldwick Municipal Court. The Waldwick Municipal Court is located at 63 Franklin Turnpike. The court office is open Monday-Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm, and the court office can be contacted directly at 201-652-5300 (ext. 221). For more information on the Waldwick Municipal Court, please visit their website.

Waldwick Municipal Court Information:

• John D. O’Dwyer is the Judge.
• Hon. Tom Randall is the Prosecutor.
• Allison Blau is the Court Administrator.

Directions to Waldwick Municipal Court:

From Route 17 North:

Take the exit marked Sheridan Avenue West, Waldwick, and Ho-Ho-Kus (this is the second Sheridan Avenue exit. It is challenging exit to navigate, so pay close attention.) The exit ramp will deposit you onto Sheridan Road for approximately 50 feet. Make an immediate right turn to get back onto the exit ramp (the turn is marked by a small green sign directing you to Waldwick). The exit ramp then forks into a choice between a gentle left into Waldwick or a hard right turn back onto Route 17. Take the gentle left fork into Waldwick. The street will become East Prospect Street. Travel west on East Prospect approximately 1 mile. When you come to the traffic light at the intersection of Franklin Turnpike and East Prospect Street, turn right onto County Road 507 / Franklin Turnpike North.

From Route 17 South:

Take the Sheridan Avenue exit and bear right at the end of the ramp. Proceed 1/2 mile on East Prospect Street. When you come to the traffic light at the intersection of Franklin Turnpike and East Prospect Street, turn right onto County Road 507 / Franklin Turnpike North.

From Route 287:

Take Route 208 east to Ewing Avenue exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Ewing Avenue. Travel to the end of Ewing and turn right onto Franklin Avenue (Route 502). Travel east (Franklin Avenue will become Wyckoff Avenue) until you reach the Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick. Turn left onto Franklin Turnpike.

Waldwick NJ Criminal Offenses

Charges for disorderly persons offenses happen on a regular basis in Waldwick, since this is essentially New Jersey’s version of a criminal misdemeanor. Some of the most common offenses handled in Waldwick Municipal Court include possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, simple assault, and criminal trespass. For these offenses, you face up to 6 months in the Bergen County Jail and fines not to exceed $1,000. You will also have a charge on your criminal record which will appear on a background check. One level below a DP is a petty disorderly persons offense, such as harassment or disorderly conduct. These are the lowest type of misdemeanor criminal offense possible in New Jersey, but they still carry penalties including up to 30 days in jail and $500 in financial penalties.

Now, of course not all criminal offenses that occur in Waldwick will be handled in the Municipal Court. When the charges are more serious, they will be graded as crimes of the first, second, third, or fourth degree. These are all indictable in nature, which is New Jersey’s version of a felony. When the charges are indictable, they are transferred to the Bergen County Superior Court where the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is responsible for prosecuting the case. The degree of the crime also delineates the possible sentencing range, which spans from 18 months to life in prison based on the specific offense in question.

DUI Offenses in Waldwick, New Jersey

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are also offenses for which you can be arrested in Waldwick and throughout Bergen County. New Jersey law makes driving under the influence a significant offense, though it is technically a traffic violation not a crime in the traditional sense. A DWI conviction will not appear on your criminal record, but it may result in heavy fines, suspension of your driver’s license, motor vehicle surcharges for the next several years, insurance spikes, and an ignition interlock device in your vehicle. If you have a prior conviction for drunk driving or more than one, the penalties become increasingly severe.

Other Helpful Links and Information About Waldwick NJ

• Waldwick Borough Website
• The Waldwick Police Department is located at 15 East Prospect Street and can be contacted at 201-652-5700.

Call the Tormey Law Firm in Hackensack, NJ Today for a Free Consultation

For additional information and a free consultation about your criminal case in Waldwick, New Jersey, please contact us anytime at (201)-330-4979, or use our online contact form. Our Hackensack office is conveniently located in the heart of Bergen County, just steps from the Hackensack Municipal Court and Bergen County Superior Court. One of our criminal defense attorneys will be happy to discuss your case over the phone or to schedule an appointment to meet with you in person.