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Criminal and Municipal Court

Criminal Law and Municipal Court Hearings

It is an unfortunate and troubling experience to be stopped for a traffic violation, arrested on drug charges, or to have been charged with a crime. Prior to entering into private practice Jamison Mark was an Assistant Deputy Attorney General, where he gained valuable trial experience.

Only an attorney can enforce your rights!
Call 201-787-9406, 908-626-1001 or toll free 888-734-8287, or click here for an appointment.

Before entering private practice, criminal law attorney Jamison M. Mark gained valuable trial experience as an Assistant Deputy Attorney General. He has also worked as an Assistant Prosecutor in Oradell. He knows your rights, and he knows how to protect them.

The Law Offices of Jamison M. Mark provides open, honest communication. The firm explains the charges and the possible penalties. If you have questions about your case and your future, you will not be left in the dark.

The Law Offices of Jamison M. Mark handles:

  • Speeding and other traffic tickets
  • Reckless driving, careless driving, and other traffic tickets
  • Drunk driving and DWI
  • Driving without a license, registration or insurance
  • Assaults, crimes of violence and sexual offenses
  • Drug crimes (cocaine, marijuana, etc.)
  • Crimes of dishonesty, like theft, embezzlement, bribery and fraud
  • Weapons charges

What you can expect -

It is true that the majority of criminal law cases settle prior to trial. The Law Offices of Jamison M. Mark will work with prosecutors to negotiate the most favorable plea for you. In cases where evidence was obtained illegally, Mr. Mark will work to suppress the evidence against you. But if the prosecutor will not agree to a reasonable plea bargain, Mr. Mark has extensive experience as a trial lawyer. He won't hesitate to take your case to court.

We try to make your experience as smooth as possible; we explain the realities of the charges you are facing, and the possibility of a fine, community service, or even jail time. The firm is dedicated to giving you the priority your case deserves.

You have rights!

For all cases in the Municipal courts of New Jersey, you have the following rights:

  • The right to know the accusation against you;
  • The right to remain silent concerning your accusation (remember, anything you say may be used against you)
  • The right to retain an attorney
  • The right to prepare a defense and subpoena witnesses to testify on your behalf
  • The right to testify or not testify on your behalf ("pleading the fifth"). A decision not to testify cannot be used against you
  • The right to a trial

At Municipal Court, you will not have a jury trial. Your case will be heard before a judge. At the Superior Court level, or if you have been indicted, you are entitled to a jury trial. It is the state’s burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the crime as charged. If the state does not meet its burden, the judge will determine that you are not guilty.

If your rights have been violated the case against you can be dismissed. To schedule an appointment, call 201-787-9406, 908-626-1001 or toll free 888-734-8287, or contact Mr. Mark online.

Key Practice Areas Our Offices

Basking Ridge Office
403 King George Road, Suite 201
Basking Ridge NJ 07920
Phone: 908-626-1001
Toll free: 888-734-8287
Fax: 908-626-1003

Oradell Office
466 Kinderkamack Road
Oradell, NJ 07649
Phone: 201-787-9406
Toll free: 888-734-8287
Fax: 201-261-7978

Jersey City Office
559 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: 888-734-8287

Toms River Office
30 Main Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: 888-734-8287