Criminal Defense Lawyer Serving South Plainfield
A criminal charge in South Plainfield can land in one of two very different places, and knowing which one shapes everything that follows.
Lower-level offenses, called disorderly persons offenses, are handled right here at the South Plainfield Municipal Court on Plainfield Avenue. More serious indictable charges, New Jersey's equivalent of felonies, move to the Superior Court in New Brunswick, the Middlesex County seat. That distinction affects the procedure, the potential penalties, and the strategy from the outset. We start by examining how any evidence was obtained, whether your rights were observed during the stop or arrest, and exactly what the State must prove to sustain the charge. From there we identify weaknesses in the case and the options available to you. A charge is not a conviction, and how you respond in the early days can matter a great deal. If you are facing a criminal charge connected to South Plainfield, reach out and we will explain where your case stands.
What We Know About South Plainfield Cases
Disorderly persons offenses are heard at the South Plainfield Municipal Court, 2480 Plainfield Avenue.
Indictable charges go to the Superior Court in New Brunswick, the Middlesex County seat.
We review how evidence was obtained and what the State must prove, then map the defense for either venue.