Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving Dunellen
A criminal charge in Dunellen can take two very different paths, and knowing which one you face changes everything.
Lower-level offenses are graded as disorderly persons offenses and are heard right here at the Dunellen Municipal Court on North Avenue, while more serious indictable charges move up to the Superior Court in New Brunswick. The difference matters: a disorderly persons matter carries up to six months in county jail and a criminal record, while an indictable offense — New Jersey's version of a felony — carries far greater exposure. Goldman Law Firm defends both. We start by pinpointing exactly how your charge is graded, then dig into how the evidence was gathered, whether your rights were respected during any search or questioning, and what options exist to protect your record. A conviction can follow you into job applications and background checks for years, so the stakes are real even on a charge that sounds minor. Call 908-692-7745 for a free, confidential consultation before you say anything to anyone.
What We Know About Dunellen Cases
Dunellen criminal matters split between disorderly persons offenses — heard at Dunellen Municipal Court on North Avenue — and indictable offenses, which move to Superior Court in New Brunswick.
The grading drives the exposure and the strategy.
We identify how your charge is classified and build the defense around the evidence and your rights, working to protect your record.