Are you under investigation for a crime in Verona, New Jersey? Have you already been charged? Perhaps the violation appears to be a minor one. No matter the circumstances, if you have a pending criminal matter, the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is prepared to review your case and offer you skilled defense counsel. Our talented attorneys are familiar with all aspects of criminal and quasi-criminal New Jersey violations as they have been in practice for over a century combined. We have the experience as former prosecutors and defense lawyers that you need to protect your rights and guide you to the most beneficial outcome for your circumstances.Criminal Charges in Verona Municipal Court
If you are facing a disorderly persons offense, municipal ordinance violation or traffic offense, your case will be heard in the Township of Verona Municipal Court. Our attorneys are experienced in defending against all Verona charges, and our criminal defense practice covers such unlawful offenses as drug possession and distribution (e.g. marijuana, heroin, etc.), shoplifting and other theft, disorderly conduct, simple assault, and domestic violence related cases. Verona enjoys a pretty low crime rate, and is rated safer than most of its surrounding cities although it has its fair amount of municipal and traffic offenses. Neighborhood Scout rates the neighborhood around Bloomfield Avenue and Mount Prospect Avenue as the least safe in town. Property crime rates are much higher than violent crime rates, as work be expected in a relative safe community like this. The net effect is that most charges arising out of the Verona Police Department end up being handled in its municipal court as opposed to at the county level at the Superior Court in Newark. That is where indictable felony crimes of the first, second, third and fourth degree are heard, and as we have noted, Verona has a limited amount of serious crime that would fall under these grades. Therefore, most Verona cases are handled exclusively in municipal court.