It is an unfortunate and troubling experience to be stopped for a traffic violation, arrested on drug charges, or charged with a crime. As skilled New Jersey Traffic Court Lawyers, we have the expertise to navigate you through this difficult process.

Making a court appearance is not anyone’s idea of fun, but knowing you have an attorney who will fight for you and provide to you an open and honest line of communication, not leaving you in the dark, is the first step in our representation and promise to our clients. We try to make your experience as smooth as possible; however, we explain the realities of these charges and the possibility of a fine, community service, or jail time. As experienced New Jersey Traffic Court Lawyers, we are dedicated to giving you the priority your case deserves. Below are just a few of our practice areas:

• Municipal Court Representation
• Speeding or Other Traffic Tickets
• Reckless or Careless Driving
• Driving Without a Registration, Insurance or License
• Drunk Driving (DWI)
• Assaults and Other Crimes of Violence
• Drug-related Charges (Cocaine, Marijuana, etc.)
• Crimes of Dishonesty – Theft, Embezzlement and Bribery
• Weapons Charges
• Sexual Offenses
• Other Criminal Matters
• Expungements

Prior to going into private practice Jamison Mark was an Assistant Deputy Attorney General in Delaware, where he gained valuable trial experience. He has been an assistant prosecutor in Oradell, and in Bergen County’s Vicinage II conflict court.

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 do say may be used against you)
• The right to retain an attorney of your choice
• The right to a reasonable postponement to retain an attorney and prepare your defense which includes the right to subpoena witnesses on your behalf for trial
• The right to testify or not testify on your behalf and a decision not to testify cannot be used against you
• The right to a trial and cross examine witnesses and present a defense on your behalf.

At the municipal level you will not have a jury trial, and your case will be heard before a judge. At the Superior Court level, or if you are “indicted,” you are entitled to a jury trial.  More than 98 percent of all cases settle before trial. As such, often before trial, we speak to the prosecuting attorney to try to “settle” your case through a plea agreement. If, however, the prosecutor is unreasonable, then we proceed to trial.

On your trial date, we will cross-examine the State’s witnesses and call witnesses of our own. It is your Constitutional right not to testify. It is the State's burden to prove to the judge, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you committed the offense or crime as charged. If the State does not meet its burden, the judge will announce that you are Not Guilty.

If you or someone you know needs the assistance of an experienced New Jersey Traffic Court Lawyer, call the Law Offices of Jamison M. Mark today at 866-766-6954, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.