Charge Types

Criminal Charges in Morristown NJ

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Morris County, New Jersey

Morristown NJ Criminal Defense Lawyers

Morristown NJ Criminal Defense Lawyers

The criminal defense lawyers at the Tormey Law Firm in Morristown, New Jersey, handle all aspects of criminal defense including drunk driving (DWI), aggravated assault, shoplifting, and drug possession. In fact, Mr. Tormey has received a number of awards from the National Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers Association. Recently, he was named one of the top 10 criminal lawyers in New Jersey by the American Jurist Institute. In addition, Mr. Tormey has a perfect 10.0 rating on Avvo.com, an attorney rating service and he is certified on the Alcotest 7110, the breath machine used to prosecute all DWI cases in the State of NJ. Finally, one of our attorneys was named a SuperLawyer Rising Star in the area of criminal defense and he was recently quoted in the Bergen Record on gun rights and laws in NJ. For more information, contact our offices anytime for immediate assistance at 908-336-5008.

Criminal Charges in Morris County, New Jersey

Here are some of the charges that our criminal defense lawyers handle everyday in Morris County NJ:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Regarding Types of Criminal Charges in Morris County NJ

FAQ: Is a DWI a criminal offense? No, it’s a traffic violation in NJ, not criminal. If you are convicted it goes on your driving history abstract just like a speeding ticket or any other traffic violation. It will not show up on a background check which is called a criminal case history (CCH).

FAQ: Do you have felonies and misdemeanors in NJ? No, we have indictable offenses (felony) and disorderly persons offenses (misdemeanor). Indictable charges are handled in Superior Court and prosecuted by the County Prosecutor’s Office. Disorderly persons charges are handled in Municipal Court.

FAQ: How do I know how much jail time I am facing? It depends on the degree of your charges. On a disorderly persons charge you are facing up to six (6) months in the county jail. On a 4th degree felony, you are facing up to eighteen (18) months in prison. On a third degree felony, you are facing 3-5 years in prison. On a 2nd degree felony, you are facing 5-10 years in prison. On a 1st degree felony, you are facing 10-20 years in prison.

FAQ: Am I eligible for any diversionary programs? It depends on your charges and if you have ever been convicted of anything in the past and if you have ever used a diversionary program before. You can only use these programs (conditional dismissal, conditional discharge, PTI) once in your life. If you have used them in the past, you are not eligible to use them again. In addition, if you have been convicted of crimes in the past, you may not be eligible for these programs. If you have no prior record and have never used a program before, you are eligible but it depends on your charges. For example, on 1st and 2nd degree felony crimes in NJ, you can’t even apply for PTI unless the prosecutor consents.

Contact the Tormey Law Firm LLC in Morristown, NJ Today

Contact our experienced Morris County NJ Criminal Defense lawyers today for a free initial consultation at 908-336-5008.