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Lakehurst DWI & Drug Charges

Lakehurst police make a surprising number of DWI arrests every month. A disproportionate number of traffic tickets are also issued in Lakehurst. This is probably due in part to the residential nature - and accompanying speed limit decline - in much of Lakehurst. Call to speak with an experienced local defense lawyer.

Many of these minor offenses wind up leading to charges for possession of CDS in Lakehurst. "CDS" usually refers to possession of cocaine, heroin, or pills in New Jersey. Possession of marijuana, less than 50 grams, is governed by a separate statute, NJSA 2C:35-10(a)4.

The Lakehurst Municipal Court is located at 5 Union Ave Lakehurst, NJ 08733. The court has jurisdiction over all non-indictable criminal charges and traffic tickets, including DWI arrests.

Lakehurst - New Jersey

Lakehurst was incorporated as a borough in 1921 from portions of Manchester Township. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has a total area of 1.0 square miles, of which, almost 91% is land.

This borough is home to the Naval Air Engineering Station (NAES) Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station (NAES) Lakehurst, which is the northeast's largest naval aviation installation and domicile of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, as well as fourteen joint and interagency commands.

As of the 2000 Census, there were 2,522 people, increasing slightly to 2,654 by the 2010 census. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.19 percent. There were 662 households out of a total of 870 made up of families of two or more. A large percentage (41.4%) of all households had children under the age of 18 living with them. Almost half of all households (57.5%) were married couples living together, 23.9% were non-families and 19.8% were individuals.

Lakehurst Demographic & Criminal Stats

The estimated median house or condo value in 2000 was $88,700, almost tripling by 2009 to reach $205,925. Compared to the rest of the country, Lakehurst's cost of living is 12.90% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is slightly higher than the U.S. average (10.70% versus 9.10%).

Approximately 4.4% of the families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under the age of 18.
The estimated median household income in 2000 was $43,567, rising about 50% to reach $64,077 by 2009. The per capita income of $18,390 in 2000 also increased to an estimated $24,309 in 2009. Males had a median income of $35,403 versus $26,667 for females.

The most common ancestries were German (22.0%), Irish (21.3%), Italian (16.7%), Polish (8.6%), English (7.9%), and French (4.8%). The racial composition in 2000 was 84.22% White, 7.97% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 7.85% African American and 2.34% Asian. The population was spread out with 30.6% under the age of 18, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 106.6 males.

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009 were 12, including 10 police officers. The 2009 reports from the N.J. State Police Uniform Crime show that there occurred a total of 56 major crimes for a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 20.7 and a violent rate of 2.2. There were no murders, motor vehicle thefts or arsons. Reports included 1 rape, 1 robbery, 4 assaults, 5 burglaries, 45 thefts, 44 cases of domestic violence, 1 bias crime and 12 of police force.

In 2010 the highest education level attained by the population aged 25 and over included 21.28% who had not completed high school and 42.64% who did. Holders of bachelor's and graduate degrees accounted for 5.01% and 3.55%, respectively.

The most common industries in which males engaged between 2005 and 2009 were construction (16%) and retail trade (15%). A similar proportion of females were employed in health care and social assistance (32%).

Speak with an experienced Lakehurst court lawyer before appearing in court alone!

Eagleswood DWI, Drug Charges and Traffic Violations

Speeding tickets are what Eagleswood Municipal Court is most known for. The town lies on the Garden State Parkway (Exit 63) on a stretch of road that many motorists are stopped on every day. New Jersey State Police Patrol the town. An experienced defense lawyer should be consulted before going to court in Eagleswood.

Traffic tickets can easily escalate into an arrest for drunk driving or drug/CDS possession if Police have probable cause to arrest you. In a DWI, probable cause can be based on your performance on field sobriety testing and the observations of the police officers. In a drug possession case, probable cause is usually based on the results of a police search, although the search itself can usually be challenged on constitutional grounds. Call now for a consultation on your case.

Eagleswood - New Jersey

Eagleswood was incorporated as a township in 1874 from portions of Stafford Township. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has a total area of 18.9 square miles, most of which is land (86.80%).

The census of 2000 showed that there were 1,441 (83% urban and 17% rural). As of the 2010 census, the township population had increased to a record high of 1,603. As of 2011, Eagleswood Township's population is 1,698 showing that it has had a population growth of 17.75% since 2000.

In 2000, Eagleswood's residents were divided into 546 households and 394 families. Of said 546 households, almost a third (32.2%) had children under the age of 18 living with them. More than half the households (60.3%) were made up of married couples living together. Non-families represented 27.7% and individuals 22.3% of the households.

The most common first ancestries reported in this township are Irish 23.8%, German 16.7%, English 13.5% and Italian 10.9%. The racial composition in 2000 was 98.6% White and 1.11% Hispanic or Latino of any race, with less than one percent each the other races.

According to the 2000 census, the median age of the population was 39 years and the rate of females to males was 100 to 101.5. Individuals under the age of 18 accounted for almost a fourth of the population (24.7%) and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older.

The estimated median cost of a house or condo is presently estimated at $248.500. In 2000, the median income for a household was $38,625 with males having a median income of $36,375 versus $26,654 for females. By 2008, the estimated median household income had increased to $49,293. The per capita income for the township was $20,617 in 2000. About 2.2% of the families and 3.5% (versus 8.5% for the whole state) of the population were living below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.70 versus the U.S. average of 9.10%. Compared to the rest of the country, the cost of living in Eagleswood is 21.00% higher than the national average.

Regarding the educational attainment of the population aged 25 over, the data from the 2000 census reflects that 39.6% were high school graduates (including equivalency) versus 29.4% for the whole state. Individuals with some college or an associate's degree represented 26.1% versus 22.9% statewide. However, the percentages of those with a bachelor's degree or a master's, professional or doctorate degree were below the state averages (7.7% versus 18.8% and 2.4% versus 11.0%, respectively.

Approximately half the male population was employed in the construction industry (36%) and in health care (5%). Slightly more than a third of the female population was engaged in educational services (17%) and health care (16%).

In 2009, the total number of major crimes was 44. The crime rate per 1,000 residents was 26.3 and the violent crime rate, also per 1,000 residents, was 1.2. There were no incidents of murder, rape, robbery, bias crime or police force. There were 2 assaults, 9 burglaries and 13 cases of domestic violence.

Bay Head DWI & Drug Arrest

If you are facing a DWI in Bay Head or have been arrested for a drug charge, we can help. Most of the criminal offenses in Bay Head are alcohol or drug related. This is especially so in the summer months, when the population swells. An experienced defense lawyer can give you the best chance of avoiding or reducing the harsh penalties that a Bay Head DWI or drug arrest can bring.

Bay Head - New Jersey

Bay Head Borough is located on the Barnegat Peninsula and was incorporated in 1886. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has a total area of 0.70 square miles, of which 84.29% is land. At the time of the 2000 census, there were 1,238 people, decreasing to 968 by the 2010 census.

The racial make up in 2000 was 97.98% White and 1.29% Hispanic or Latino of any race, with less than 1% Asian and African American. Depending on the source, the ancestries vary as follows: Irish 25% to 36%, German 16% to 23%, English 16% to 23%, Italian 14% to 20% and Polish 6 to 8%.

Of the 584 households registered in the 2000 census, roughly half (51.5%) were married couples living together, 40.1% were non-families and 35.4% individuals. A similar percentage of them had children under the age of 18 living with them (16.6%) or someone 65 years of age or older living alone (14.2%).

The median age was 52 years and the rate of adult females to males was 100 to 88.3. Only 15.4% of the population was under the age of 18 and a fourth were 65 years of age or older.

Compared to the rest of the country, the cost of living was 23.90% higher than the U.S. average in 2010, rising to 30.9% according to a January 2011 estimate. The median house or condo value in 2000 was $462,200, rising to $948,092 in 2009. The median income for a household was $77,790 in 2000 and increased to $88,820 by 2009. The median income for a family was $77,790 in 2000 with male income at $64,063 versus $38,672 for females. The per capita income in 2000 was $49,639 and the estimate for 2009 $69,599.

The unemployment rate of 10.70% is slightly higher than the U.S. average of 9.10% and the recent job growth is negative with jobs having decreased by 0.40%. Approximately 0.3% of the families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000. These figures include 2.8% of the residents under 18 years and 2.1% of those aged 65 and over.

Bay Head Criminal Statistics

Crimes committed in 2009 included 1 assault, 12 burglaries, 58 thefts, and 3 motor vehicle thefts. There were no murders, rapes, robberies or arson registered that year. The borough had 9 full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including 8 officers.

In 2010, the highest educational level achieved by the population age 25 and over shoed that only 2.0% vs. 14.15% in the state had not completed high school. Likewise, percentages for higher education are above state figures. People who completed Bachelor's degree represented 34.43% versus 20.65% and holders of graduate degree accounted for 21.15% vs. 12.05%.

From 2005 to 2009, more than half the males were engaged in the following industries: finance and insurance (25%), professional, scientific and technical services (19%), and retail trade (10%). The industries in which a similar percentage of females were employed included 13% each in educational services, retail trade, finance and insurance, and professional scientific and technical services.

Lawyer for Berkeley DWI & Drug Charges

My office represents those arrested for DWI and drug charges in Berkeley Township. Drug arrests and DWI can have an enormous impact on your life. However, both charges can be defended and the harsh penalties can be avoided or reduced. To speak with a defense lawyer, call now for a consultation on your case.

The Berkeley Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all traffic offenses (title 39), DWI and disorderly persons charges. The most common disorderly persons offenses in Berkeley are possession of marijuana (NJSA 2C:35-10(a)4), simple assault (NJSA 2C:12-1a) and harassment.

Berkeley Municipal Court

Court address: 631 Pinewald-Keswick Road
Bayville NJ 08721

Phone: (732) 240-6661
Fax: (732) 240-0984

Berkeley Township - NJ

Berkeley Township was incorporated in 1875 from portions of Toms River Township. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has a total area of 55.8 square miles, almost one third of which (23.12%) is water. It is situated in the central part of Ocean County along the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay.

As of the U.S. census of 2010 there were 39,991 people. By the 2010 census, the population had increased to a record high of 41,255 representing a population growth of 7.76%.

The racial makeup in 2000 was 97.10% White, 2.33% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 1.30% African American. The most common first ancestries reported were Italian 31.2%, Irish 17.2%, German 13.4% and Polish 8.6%.

Out of the 18,828 households registered in the 2000 census, a small percentage (11.1%) had children under the age of 18 living with them. The percentage of people living alone who were 65 years of age or older was quite high (29.8%). More than half of the households were married couples living together (53.1%), followed by non-families (38.6%), and individuals (35.9%).

The median age was 66 years (males: 66.3 versus females: 67.7). More than half the population (52.0%) was 65 years of age or older in 2000. The proportion of adult females to males was 100 to 77.1. Individuals under the age of 18 represented 11.4%, showing that almost all of them lived at home.

The estimated median household income in 2008 was $41,009, up from $32,134 in 2000. The estimated median house or condo value in 2008 was $221,559, more than double the 2000 value of $102,100.

The per capita income in 2000 was $22,198 with about a 30% difference between male and female median income ($41,643 versus $28,640). About 3.4% of the families and 5.4% of the population lived below the poverty line. The unemployment rate stands at 15.20% versus the U.S. average of 9.10%. Jobs have decreased by 0.86%. Compared to the rest of the country the cost of living index is 14.50% higher than the U.S. average.

The crime statistics for this township report an overall upward trend based on data from 11 years. Violent crimes have decreased but property crimes have increased. However, in 2009 both the violent and the property crime rates were lower than the national crime rates by 82.15% and 50.75%, respectively. The same applies when comparing this township's crime rates with those for the state (75.38% and 27.84% lower, respectively).

According to the 2000 census data, the highest educational attainment of the population 25 years of age and older showed that high school graduates (including equivalency) represented 43.8% versus 29.4% in the state. Holders of bachelor's degree were only 7.5% versus 18.8% statewide. Those who completed master's, professional or doctorate degrees accounted for only 2.9% versus 11.0% statewide.

The most common industries in which males work are construction 16%, public administration 8%, health care 6%, and educational services 5%. Females are mostly engaged in health care 20%, educational services 11%, and finance and insurance 8%.

Lawyer for Ft. Dix Drug Charges

The Fort Dix Court hears misdemeanor charges filed by Ft. Dix Police, Ft. Monmouth and police at Naval Weapons Station Earle. The court also has jurisdiction over drug arrests on McGuire Air Force Base and Lakehurst Naval Air Station.

Common criminal charges filed on these bases are for possession of marijuana, assault and shoplifting. It is crucial to know that federal law is applied rather than New Jersey State law, as their are major differences between the two. If you have a court date scheduled in Ft. Dix, call to speak with a local defense attorney.

Federal law can be much more strict than NJ state law. For example, possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana is punishable by up to 6 months in jail in New Jersey. However, under federal criminal law, up to 1 year of prison can be imposed for the same charge.

There are no expungements for federal convictions. It is therefore crucial to be represented by a competent attorney. While diversionary programs exist in the federal system, they rules that govern them are complex and vary from similar New Jersey programs.

Fort Dix Court

Address: United States District Court
5410 Delaware Ave
Joint Base (JB - MDL) Dix, 08640

Magistrate: The Hon. Anthony R. Mautone, U.S.M.J.
Court Phone: (609)754-2010
Fax: (609) 754-6866

Lawyer for Barnegat DWI

If you are facing a Barnegat DWI, call now to speak with an experienced NJ DWI Lawyer. In summer, the number of DWI arrests spike. However, a consistent number of these charges are filed year round. The most common sites of Barnegat DUI arrests are Route 72, Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway.

Drunk cases are tough. There is no plea bargaining allowed for DWI charges in New Jersey. The discovery, or "evidence" in DWI cases is surprising complex and voluminous. However, there are defenses to the charges and the State has the burden of proof - not you.

Barnegat NJ, Town Info & Criminal Stats

The present day municipality of Barnegat is located in the southern half of Ocean County, and covers an area of approximately 40.8 square miles, 15.09% of which is water. It was originally incorporated as Union Township in 1846. It changed its name to Barnegat Township in 1977.

As of the 2000 Census, there were 15,270 people and increased to a record high of 20,936 by the time of the 2010 Census. The population has had a growth of 48.03% since 2000, reaching 22,589 inhabitants as of 2011.

In 2000 the racial makeup was 94.75% White, 3.96% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 2.21% African American. The most commonly mentioned ancestries are 25.7% German, 21.1% Irish, 180% English, 13.3% Italian and 8.3% Polish.

According to the 2000 Census, there were 5,493 households made up in large part of married couples living together (63.0%). The balance was composed of non-families (23.7%) and individuals (20.2%). More than a third of the households (35.3%) had children younger than 18 living with them.

The median age of Barnegat Township's residents was 39 years in 2000. Slightly more than a fourth (27.1%) were individuals under the age of 18. The other three fourths are composed almost equally by the age ranges of 18-24, 25-44 and 45-64 with 17.9% 65 and older. The rate of females to males aged 18 and over was 100 to 88.6.

The median household income in 2000 was $48,572 and by 2009 estimates it was $76,382. The per capita income also rose from $19,307 in 2000 to $27,482 in 2009. The male median income was $42,460 versus $28,452 for females in 2000. The estimated median house or condo value in 2000 was $138,700, increasing to $262,811 by 2009 and further to $244,400 in 2011. Approximately 5.1% of the families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line. The January 2011 cost of living index was 20.3% higher than the U.S. average.

Actual crime data for 2009 show that there were 17 incidents of aggravated assault, 2 arsons, 79 burglaries, 2 forcible rapes, 147 cases of larceny and theft, 4 motor vehicle thefts, 5 robberies and no murders or manslaughter. The statistics show an overall upward trend in crime base on data from the last 11 years, although the violent crime rate and the property crime rate were lower by 75.91% and 67.06% the U.S. average, respectively.

During the period 2005-2009, more than half the males were working in the following industries: retail trade 20%, construction 20% and other services, except public administration 13%. In the case of females, 23% were engaged in educational services, 20% in health care and social assistance and 18% in retail trade.

According to the 2000 census data, the educational attainment of residents age 25 and older 41.3% had not completed high school (versus 29.4% in the state), 27.7% had some college or associate's degree, 11.5% had a bachelor's degree and 4.3% (versus 11.0% statewide) had a master's, professional or doctorate degree.

Trenton Juvenile Court

Any juvenile living in Mercer County charged with a criminal charge will have their case heard in the Mercer County Family Court. New Jersey law requires that any child appearing in juvenile delinquency court must be represented by an attorney. A parent cannot represent the juvenile, and the juvenile may not represent his or her self. I have defended juveniles against a wide variety of charges. These include DWI, assault, robbery, eluding, and drug charges. Call now for a consultation on your child's case.

Mercer County - New Jersey

Mercer County's county seat is Trenton, the state capital. It is officially part of the New York Metropolitan Area and the Trenton-Ewing Metropolitan Statistical Area. Unofficially, it is considered part of the Delaware Valley. According to the Census Bureau, it has a total area of 229 square miles, most of which (98.73%) is land, composed of 13 municipalities.

Mercer County houses Princeton University, Princeton Theological Seminary, the Institute for Advanced Study, Rider University, The College of New Jersey, Thomas Edison State College and Mercer County Community College.

As of the U.S. 2010 Census, the population was 366,513, a small increase from the 2000 census figure of 350,761 people.

Out of the 125,807 households, almost a third (32.80%) had children under the age of 18 living with them. Half of these households (50.60%) were married couples living together; almost a third of them (31.40%) were non-families, and a fourth (25.60%) was made up of individuals.

The racial structure of the county in 2000 was 68.48% White, 19.81% Black or African American, 9.66% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 4.94% Asian. By 2010 this composition had changed to 58.4% White, 19% Black, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% Asian. First ancestries cited by the residents in the 2000 Census were 15.5% Italian, 9.7% Irish, 8.2% German, 6.7% Polish and 5.7% English

This county ranks 80th among the highest-income counties in the country and 57th by per capita income. In 2000 the median household income was $56,613 and $71,650 in 2009. The per capita income in 2000 was $27,914 with males having a median income of $47,444 versus $34,788 for females. The median income for a family was $68,494, which rose to $85,169 as of a 2007 estimate. The estimated median value of a house or condo in 2000 was $143,600 and $317,600 in 2009. The January 2011 cost of living index in Mercer County was 120.2. Approximately 5.90% of the families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line in 2000. By 2008, the overall percentage of residents living in poverty was 11.1% (6.2% for White Non-Hispanics, 19.1% for Blacks and 22.9% for Hispanic or Latino). In April 2010 unemployment stood at 7.9% versus 9.6% for the whole state.

The median age of the population was 36 years in 2000, with 24.00% under the age of 18 and 12.60% for residents 65 years of age or older.

Two thirds of the population earns a private wage or salary and 21% are engaged in government jobs.

Data from the 2000 census for educational attainment of the population 25 and older show that 25.6% have completed high school, including equivalency. A comparison with state averages confirms that holders of associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's, professional or doctorate degrees are par for state figures (22.3% vs. 22.9%, 18.5% vs. 18.8% and 15.5% vs. 11.0%, respectively).

Total number of crimes reported in 2000 in Mercer County was 14,151, including 17 murders, 99 rapes, 830 robberies, 866 aggravated assaults, 2,634 burglaries, 7,705 larcenies/thefts and 1,909 motor vehicle thefts.

Lawrence DWI - Drug Arrest Defense

Lawrence Township police make a dozen or so DWI arrests every month in the Township. Many people believe beating a DWI in New Jersey is a hopeless venture. Not true. Many defenses can be made to this charge. While the overall conviction rate for DWI charges in New Jersey is close to 80%, an experienced DWI lawyer can help you fight to charge and get your license back as soon as possible. Call now for a free consultation on your case.

Lawrence Township - New Jersey

Lawrence Township's original name was Maidenhead, part of Burlington County, and was founded in 1697. At first named by early Quaker settlers after a Thames River village outside London, the name was changed in 1816 in honor of Capt. James Lawrence, naval hero of the war of 1812. It became part of Hunterdon County in 1714 and finally became part of the present Mercer County in 1838.

Present-day Lawrence Township is surrounded by Hamilton, Ewing and Princeton.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.2 square miles, almost all of which is land (99.82%). At the time of 2000 census, there were 29,159 people, rising to 33,472 by the time of 2010 census.

In 2000, the racial makeup of the township was 79.22% White, 9.28% Black or African American, 7.91% Asian and 4.61% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The changes in this composition by 2010 vary according to the source as follows: White between 72.14% and 76.6%, Black or African American between 9.2% and 10.35%, between Asian 7.9% and 13.17%, and Hispanic or Latino between 4.6% and 6.93%.

The most common first ancestries reported in Lawrence Township also vary: Italian between 15% and 16.9%, Irish between 10.6% and 13%, Polish between 10% and 11.4%, German between 9.1% and 11%.

There were 10,797 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them. More than half (53.9%) were married couples living together, a third were non-families and 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals.

The median age was 37 years, with 21.7% of the population under the age of 18. The rate of adult females to males was 100 to 84.4 and of 100 to 88.4 for the population younger than 18.

According to the 2000 census, the median household income was $67,959 and the median income for a family was $82,704. As of a 2007 estimate, these figures had risen to $81,718 and $100,506, respectively. The median income for a household in 2010 was $91,096. Estimates for this year show that people with an income between $150,000 and 199,000 represented 9.90% of the population versus 6.45% and 3.59% state and nationwide, respectively. Those with an income between $200,000 and over were 12.17% versus 8.25% and 4.38% state and nationwide, respectively. Approximately 2.6% of the families and 4.9% of the population lived below the poverty line.

The 2010 total crime rate index was 3 compared to 73 for the state and 100 for the national average. A comparison of the risk indexes of this township with the state indexes show that robbery risk was 0 vs. 108, murder risk 2 vs. 84, rape risk 2 vs. 39, assault risk, assault risk 10 vs. 62, burglary risk 1 vs. 66, larceny risk 3 vs. 62 and motor vehicle theft risk 2 vs. 76.

The highest education level attained by the population age 25 and over in 2010 can be summarized as follows: 8% did not complete high school, High school graduates 19.05%, Bachelor's degree 28.56%, and Graduate degree 25.7%.

Hopewell Criminal Defense

Hopewell police make relatively few DWI and drug arrests compared with their neighbors in Princeton and Ewing. However, if you are facing a Hopewell DWI charge or drug possession arrest, the consequences can be life-changing. We can help. Call now to speak with a defense attorney for an analysis of your case.

Hopewell - New Jersey

Hopewell was originally incorporated as a borough in 1891 from portions of Hopewell Township and reincorporated in 1924 when additional portions were annexed. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has a total area of 0.7 square miles, all of which is land.

As of the 2010 Census, the population was 1,922. The population has fluctuated between 2,044 in 2003, then 1,922 in July 2009, and 2,035 at the time of the 2000 census.

The ancestries most commonly cited by the residents vary according to the source. Thus, German 19% and 23.4%, Irish 16% and 20.6%, English 15% and 18.4%, Italian 11% and 13.6%, Dutch 4% and 5.1% and Polish 4% and 4.9%.

There have been changes in the racial composition between the time of the 2000 census and 2010, to wit: White (95.43% vs. 93.58%), Hispanic or Latino of any race (2.31% vs. 4.04%), Black of African American (1.08% vs. 1.60%) and Asian (0.98% vs. 1.33%).

Out of the 813 households, 36.2% had children younger than 18 years living with them. More than half (55.0%) were married couples living together and 30.9% were non-families.

The median age of the population was 40 years. Slightly more than a quarter (26.1%) were individuals under the age of 18.

At the time of the 2000 census, the median income for a household was $77,270. The estimated median household income in 2009 was $116,060, comparing very favorable with the state figure of $68,342. The per capita income in 2000 was $38,413 rising to an estimated $55,038 in 2009.

The estimated median house or condo value in 2000 was $232,200 almost doubling in 2009 to $423,365. The difference between male and female income was very small in 2000 ($52,656 versus $47,315). None of the families and just 2.1% of the population were living below the poverty line and unemployment was only 1.0%. Households with no vehicles were 4.96% vs. 10.93% statewide and those with four or more vehicles were 6.35% versus 4.48% statewide.

The January 2011 cost of living index is high (125.4) compared to the national average of 100.

The Police Department crime records for 2009 show an index of 52.5 versus 319.2 nationwide. There were no murders, rapes, arsons, assaults or robberies. The only crimes recorded were 15 thefts, 5 burglaries and one auto theft.

During the period 2005-2009, almost half of the male population (46%) were engaged in the following industries: professional, scientific and technical services (19%), manufacturing (16%) and construction (11%). A similar proportion of females worked in educational services (18%), health care and social assistance (15%), and professional, scientific and technical services (13%).

For population 25 years and over in 2000, 89.6% had completed high school or higher, 53.9% had a bachelor's degree or higher and 28.8% had a graduate or professional degree. Estimates for 2010 show that only 8.13% have not completed high school (versus 14.15% in the state). Individuals with a bachelor's degree represented 26.57% versus 20.65% in the state and those with a graduate degree reached a high of 30.19% versus 12.05% statewide.

Plumstead DUI Defense

Plumstead police make several DWI every week in the Township. The town of New Egypt also falls under the Plumstead Police Department. Call now to speak with an experienced defense lawyer if you have been charged with a DUI in Plumstead.

Most DWI arrests in Plumstead usually take place after a traffic stops. Typical reasons are for speeding, changing lanes improperly and other simple motor vehicle violations. While this may seem obvious in the DWI context, there are many cases where operation of the vehicle is a legitimate issue.

This situation commonly occurs in two contexts, before and after the suspected "operation". First, police may observe an individual staggering out of a bar and walk towards their car with their keys in their hand. In cases like this, the "intent" to operate the vehicle is crucial. Published cases have upheld DUI convictions in this situation.

Another common "operation" issue is after an accident. Police may later turn up at the defendant's home or arrive at the scene not sure of who was actually operating the car when the accident occurred. Incriminating statements can have a huge impact in a case like this. These factual issues should usually be litigated aggressively since the State has the burden of proving operation of the vehicle beyond a reasonable doubt.

This is only one method of defending against a DWI charge. Many other defenses exist. Call now for an analysis of your case.

Plumstead Drug Charges

The most common CDS (or drug) offenses in Plumstead are for simple possession. Of these, possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana in Plumstead is probably the most common. Possession of less than fifty grams of pot is not a felony or "crime" in New Jersey. However, it is still illegal and classified as a "disorderly persons" offense.

The law that governs this charge is NJSA 2C:35-10a4. The penalty is up to 6 months jail, although receiving jail time is very uncommon, especially for first offenders. The judge can also impose probation and must assess at least $500 in fines and penalties, although the total fines and penalties will usually be around $1,200. What is likely to be the most severe penalty imposed is the mandatory minimum 6 month license suspension.

Other common drug arrests in Plumstead are for possession of CDS, NJSA 2C:35a1. Drug distribution charges are uncommon in Plumstead. Common CDS possession charges in Plumstead and New Egypt are for heroin, cocaine and oxycodone.

Defenses exist to New Jersey drug charges. Most of these pertain to constitutional violations dealing with the search of your car, house or person. Some diversionary programs exist for some first-time offenders. Call now to speak with an attorney about your Ocean County drug charge.

Hamilton DWI and Drug Charges

An incredible amount of traffic tickets, criminal charges, drug arrests, and DWI are made in Hamilton Township. These charges are filed by both Hamilton Township Police as well as New Jersey State Police, who have a barracks in Hamilton. If you have been charged with a DWI or CDS offense in Hamilton, call now to speak with an experienced defense lawyer.

Hamilton Township

Hamilton Township, located immediately east of the capital of the state, was incorporated as such in 1842. Its name is derived from the village of Hamilton Square, which was named for Alexander Hamilton. There is another township with the same located in Atlantic County.

Hamilton has a total area of 40.4 square miles, of which almost 98% is land. Despite being one of the largest townships in the state, it does not have a real "downtown" but rather a number of former "villages", all of which are census-designated places and unincorporated areas within the township. Hamilton has over 64 public parks and playgrounds.

As of the 2000 Census, there were 87,109 inhabitants. The results of the 2010 Census show that the population increased to 88,464 people.

The ancestries most commonly cited by the residents of Hamilton include 21% Italian, 15% Irish, 13% German, 10% English, 10% Polish and 8% African American. The racial composition of the township, according to the 2000 Census, was 85.15% White, 8.16% African American, 5.13% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 2.56% Asian.

Out of the 33,523 households registered in the 2000 Census, 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them. More than half (55.3%) were married couples living together and almost a third (29.4%) were non-families.

The median age of this township's population was 39 years. Almost a quarter of the population was represented by individuals under the age of 18 and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older.

The median income for a household in Hamilton as per the 2000 Census was $57,110 and increased to an estimated $72,884 by 2008. The percentage of the population living below the poverty line was 4.2.

The estimated value of a house or condo in 2000 was $135,100 and increased more than twice by 2008 to reach $293,231. Much of the new residential development in Hamilton has been addressed to accommodate the aging baby boomer generation. There are more retirement communities and assisted-living facilities than residential communities being built.

According to the information from the 2000 Census, almost a third of the males are engaged in public administration (13%), construction (10%) and professional, scientific and technical services (8%). A similar percentage of females are dedicated to educational service and health care (15% each, respectively).

The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 118. The number of murders and homicides was 1. The violent crime rate was 1.3 per 1,000 people.

According to the 2000 Census, the educational attainment of residents 25 years of age and older showed that high school graduates (including equivalency) accounted for 33.8% of the population. Holders of a bachelor, master, professional or doctorate degrees totaled 22.5%.

Hamilton Township has received favorable ratings as best place to live in the country (51st place) and in New Jersey (4th place) according to a survey conducted by CNN/Money Magazine in 2008. Likewise, it was ranked as the 18th "safest" city in the country out of 369 cities by the 2005 survey of Morgan Quitno.

Ewing DWI Lawyer

Most Ewing DWI arrests result after you are stopped for a traffic ticket and police smell alcohol on your breath. In these cases, the officer will likely ask you to perform standard field sobriety testing before arresting you are bringing you back to the station for breath testing. However, New Jersey DWI charges can also be filed for drug intoxication as well. If you are facing a Ewing drug charge or DWI, call to speak with an experienced defense attorney.

Ewing - New Jersey

Ewing Township is a community named after Charles Ewing, Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1824 to 1832. It was incorporated as a township in 1834 from portions of Trenton Township and became part of Mercer County in 1838. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this township has a total area of 15.6 square miles, of which more than 98% is land, and the water portion is mostly the Delaware River.

Ewing is the home of The College of New Jersey, the headquarters of New Jersey State Police, the Jones Farm State Correction Institute, the Trenton Psychiatric Institute, the headquarters of the N.J. Department of Transportation, and Trenton-Mercer Airport (KTTN), where N.J.'s weather observations are located.

As of the 2010 Census, the population was 35,790, a small increase from the 2000 census count of 35,707. There were 12,551 households in 2000, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them.

Black or African American, at 25%, represents the most cited ancestry. Data on other ancestries in this township vary, citing Italian between 14% and 16.7%, Irish 13% to 15.4%, German 12% to 14%, English 9% to 10.1%.

The racial composition at the time of the 2000 census was 69.02% White, 24.82% African American, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 2.27% Asian. By 2010, it had changed to: 65.06% White, 27.04% Black or African American, 6.19% Hispanic and 3.38% Asian.

The age distribution of the population was spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18 and at the other end, 15.8% people 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years.

At the time of the 2000 Census, the median income for a household was $57,274, increasing in 2009 to an estimated $70,461 and further to $77,509 by 2010. The estimated median house or condo value in 200 was $132,200. This figure almost doubled by 2008 to reach $257,381. Approximately 3.3% of families and 6.4% of the population were living below the poverty line in 2000. Unemployment stood at 4.6%. The January 2011 cost of living index was 115.1.

Between 2001 and 2003, a total of nine fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Ewing according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This represents a rate of 2.5 fatal crashes per 10,000 people, lower than the national norm.

The 2010 crime rate indexes for this township show a total crime risk index of 5 versus 73 for the state and 100 as a national norm. The lowest risk indexes are represented by robbery (2 versus 108), murder (2 versus 84) and motor vehicle theft (6 versus 76). The highest risk indexes are larceny (12 versus 62), burglary (4 versus 66), assault (3 versus 62) and rape (2 versus 39)

The highest education level attained by the population age 25 and over in 2010 show that 12.46% had not completed high school. Holders of an associate degree represented 7.09%. Individuals who completed a bachelor's or graduate degree accounted for 31.41%.

Spring Lake Drug - DWI Arrests

The number of DWI and drug possession surges in the summer months. Ocean and Brighton Avenues and Route 71 are where most traffic tickets, including DWI charges are issued in Spring Lake. There are many legal and factual challenges that can usually be made in these types of cases. Call to speak with a defense attorney for an analysis of your case.

Spring Lake, NJ Town Information

Spring Lake, commonly known as the "Jewel of Jersey Shore" is situated on the Atlantic Ocean and was named for its spring-fed lake. It was formed as a borough in 1892 from portions of Wall Township and in 1903 the borough of North Spring Lake was annexed to it. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.7 square miles, of which 23.30% is water.

As of the 2000 census, there were 3,567 people. The estimated population in 2003 was 3,679, decreasing slightly to 3,542 by July 2009. According to the 2010 Census, the borough population had decreased further to 2,993.

The racial makeup at the time of the 2000 census was 98.77% White, 0.73% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 0.34% African American. By 2010, the composition had varied little to 98.23% White, 2.01% Hispanic and 0.37% Black or African American.

Residents of Spring Lake identified their ancestry in 2000 as 39.4% Irish (the highest percentage of Irish Americans of any place in the country), 16% Italian and 15% German. This high percentage of Irish-descendant population gave rise to the name of "Irish Rivera".

Out of the 1,463 households counted in the 2000 Census, almost a quarter (23.0%) had children under the age of 18 living with them. More than half (57.8%) were married couples living together. Residents living alone who were 65 years of age or older represented 16.4% of the population. The median age of the population was 48 years. In 2010, people aged 75 years and older were 14.47%.

As of 2008, the median income for a household in the borough was $115,709. This experienced in slight increase in 2010 to $117.935. None of the families and only 2.6% of the population was living below the poverty line.

The estimated median household income in 2009 was $105,720, up from $89,885 in 2000. In the same year, the estimated median value of a house or condo was $938,929, having experienced almost a 50% increase from the 2000 value of $636,400. The January 2011 cost of living index in Spring Lake was 137.4, quite high compared to the nation's average of 100.

According to the police records of Spring Lake for 2009, there were no murders, rapes, robberies or auto thefts. The 122.4 average versus the 319.2 U.S. average is accounted for by assaults (2), burglaries (16), thefts (55) and arson (2).

The 2010 educational level attained by the population 25 years and older shows that only 2.54% had not completed high school (vs. 14.15% in the state). Those who completed a bachelor's degree represented 34.37% vs. 20.65% for the state, and those with a graduate degree stood at 27.60% vs. 12.05% for the state.

More than half (52%) of the males were engaged in the following industries during the 2005-2009 period: finance and insurance (16%), construction (15%), accommodation and food services (11%) and professional, scientific and technical services (10%). The same percentage of females were employed in educational services (19%), professional, scientific and technical services (17%) and retail trade (16%).