Criminal Defense in New Jersey
In New Jersey, Martine Law handles criminal defense only: indictable crimes in Superior Court, disorderly persons offenses and DWI in municipal court, domestic violence restraining orders, and expungement. Cases are handled from our office in Newark.
DWI / DUI
Charged with DWI in New Jersey? 2026 penalties under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 by BAC level, refusal, ignition interlock, the Alcotest 9510, and what happens in municipal court. Free consultation.
Learn more →Domestic Violence
Arrested for domestic violence in New Jersey? How mandatory arrest, release conditions, simple and aggravated assault, harassment and terroristic threats charges work, plus the separate restraining order case. Free consultation.
Learn more →Restraining Orders (TRO / FRO)
Served with a temporary restraining order in New Jersey? How TROs and FROs work, the 10-day FRO hearing, the Silver two-part test, coercive control, contempt, and what not to do. Free consultation.
Learn more →Indictable Crimes (Felonies)
Charged with an indictable crime (felony) in New Jersey? Degrees and sentences, presumptions of incarceration, NERA and Graves Act, detention hearings, grand jury, and PTI. Free consultation.
Learn more →Drug Charges
Charged with a drug offense in New Jersey? Possession penalties under 2C:35-10, intent to distribute quantity thresholds, school and park zones, marijuana law after 2021, and conditional discharge or PTI. Free consultation.
Learn more →Assault
Charged with simple or aggravated assault in New Jersey? Learn how N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1 grades assault, which court hears it, and common defenses. Free consultation.
Learn more →Weapon Charges
Charged with unlawful possession of a handgun or another weapon in New Jersey? How N.J.S.A. 2C:39 and the Graves Act work, and what a defense looks at.
Learn more →Theft & Shoplifting
How New Jersey grades theft and shoplifting by value under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2 and 2C:20-11, mandatory community service for shoplifting, and defense options.
Learn more →Disorderly Persons Offenses
Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses are New Jersey's lower-level charges, heard in municipal court. Penalties, conditional dismissal, and appeals.
Learn more →Expungement
General guide to expungement in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:52: who may be eligible, Clean Slate, the eCourts system, and what the process looks like.
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This page provides general information about New Jersey law. It is not legal advice, and reading it or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different and no outcome is guaranteed.
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