December 2011 Archives

December 30, 2011

Garwood Municipal Court

Lawyer for Garwood DWI & Drug Possession Charges

The Garwood Municipal Court presides over DWI, marijuana possession arrests and traffic violations committed in the borough. If you were arrested in Garwood for a disorderly persons offense or crime, your best bet is to speak with an experienced defense lawyer right away.

The Garwood Municipal Court is located at 403 South Avenue in Garwood, NJ 07027. The presiding judge is the Honorable Susan MacMullen, J.M.C. Call now for help in Garwood Court.

Garwood - NJ Stats

Garwood Borough was incorporated in 1903, from portions of Cranford Township and Westfield Town. The Census Bureau records its total area at 0.7 square miles, all of it land. The population density is high. At the time of the 2010 census there were 4,226 inhabitants, up from 4,153 in 2000. For every 100 adult females, there were 89.6 adult males.

The ethnic composition in 2000 was 95.91% White, 4.98% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 1.32% Asian. The most frequent ancestries are Italian (29.2%), Irish (25.4%), German (16.1%), Polish (11.7%), English (6.1%), and Ukrainian (3.2%). There are presently 435 foreign-born residents (4.3% Europe, 3.3% Latin America, 2.1% Asia).
In 2000, the age breakdown of the population was 20.0% under the age of 18, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years.

About a fourth (26.2%) of the 1,731 households existing in 2000 had children under the age of 18 living with them. Almost half (49.0%) of the households were made up of married couples living together. Households composed of non-families and individuals represented 35.0% and 28.7%, respectively.

The median income for a household in 2000 was $52,571. It increased to an estimated $66,145 in 2009. Likewise, the per capita income rose from $26,944 in 2000 to $35,072 in 2009. The median family income was $64,053 in 2000. Male median income was $50,951 versus $36,538 for females. About 5.1% of the population was living below the poverty level.

There were 1,782 housing units registered in the 2000 census. The median house or condo value was then $186,400. It augmented to an estimated $367,149 in 2009. The January 2011 cost of living index in Garwood was 20.9% higher than the national average.


Garwood Criminal & School Data

In 2010, the Police Department consisted of 20 full-time law enforcement employees, including 16 police officers. The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 52 major crimes in 2010. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 12.3 and a violent rate of 1.4. There were no murders or rapes, bias crimes or incidents of domestic violence. The 2009 reports included 5 robberies, 1 assault, 8 burglaries, and 20 cases of police force.

Independent data for 2010, which do not consider bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, show 5 robberies, 1 assault, 8 burglaries, and 38 thefts. There were no murders, rapes, arsons or auto thefts.

The 2010 data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 10.30% did not complete high school versus 35.85% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 24.04%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 17.88% versus 20.65% statewide. Those with a graduate degree were 12.19% versus 12.05% statewide.

From 2005 to 2009, half of the male population was engaged in manufacturing (18%), retail trade (17%) and construction (16%). Females were employed in retail trade (16%), educational services (13%), finance and insurance (11%) and accommodation and food services (10%)

December 30, 2011

Lawyer for Fanwood Municipal Court

Don't Go to Fanwood Court Alone!

Municipal Court can be an intimidating place. When you go to court in Fanwood, you will notice a prosecutor, who represents the State. You should have competent legal representation as well. Call now to speak with an experienced defense attorney if you have a court appearance scheduled in Fanwood.

Typical Fanwood arrests are made for driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession and other disorderly persons offenses. The court is located at 75 North Martine Avenue
Fanwood, NJ 07023. All juvenile arrests in Fanwood are referred to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.

Fanwood - NJ

Fanwood Borough was founded in 1895 around the Central Railroad of New Jersey, which passed through during the 1800s. The old Fanwood train station, built in 1874, stands as the oldest original train station in Union County.

It has a total area at 1.3 square miles, all of it land. The 2000 Census recounted 7,174 persons for an average population density. There were 87.9 adult males for every 100 adult females. There were 2,615 housing units with a median value of $225,000 in 2000. The estimated median house or condo value in 2009 was $429,802. The January 2011 cost of living index was 19.1% higher than the national average.

The age breakdown of the population in 2000 was 25.8% under the age of 18, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who 65 years or older. The median age was 39 years.

The most common ancestries reported are Italian (23.2%), Irish (23.0%), German (20.6%), English (6.4%), Polish (6.4%), and Russian (3.7%). There are now
858 foreign-born residents (6.1% Europe, 3.0% Asia, 1.3% Latin America). The ethnic composition in 2000 was 88.30% White, 5.14% African American, 3.79% Hispanic or Latino of any race, and 4.39% Asian.

In 2000, more than a third (38.5%) of the 2,574 households had minors living with them. Almost two thirds (70.0%) were composed of married couples living together. Households made up of non-families and individuals represented 20.2% and 18.0%, respectively.

The median household income in 2000 was $85,233. This increased to an estimated $113,327 in 2009. Likewise, the per capita income rose from $34,804 in 2000 to $43,143 in 2009. In 2000, the median family income was $99,232. Male median income was $65,519 versus $40,921 for females. About 3.4% of the population was below the poverty line.


Fanwood Criminal Defense

In 2010, the Police Department consisted of 18 full-time law enforcement employees, including 17 police officers. The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 90 major crimes in 2009.

This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 12.3 and a violent rate of 0.0. There were no murders, rapes, robberies, assaults or bias crimes. The 2009 reports included 6 burglaries, 14 cases of domestic violence, and 18 cases of police force. Independent data for 2010, which do not consider bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, show 81 thefts and 3 motor vehicle thefts and no cases of arson.

The 2010 data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 3.70% did not complete high school versus 19.50% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 23.68%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 34.39% versus 20.65% statewide. Those with a graduate degree were 18.73% versus 12.05% statewide.

From 2005 to 2009, most males were engaged in retail trade (12%), finance and insurance (12%), professional, scientific and technical services (11%), and manufacturing (10%). Females were employed in health care and social assistance (25%), educational services (20%), and retail trade (13%).

December 28, 2011

Cranford Court Lawyer

Lawyer for Cranford Municipal Court

The Cranford Municipal Court is located at 8 Springfield Ave in Cranford, NJ 07016. The presiding judge is the Honorable Mark J. Cassidy the Prosecutor is Robert Donovan, Esq. The court hears cases involving Cranford DWI arrests and marijuana possession. If Cranford Police have arrested you, your best move is to speak with an experienced defense lawyer as soon as possible.

Cranford - New Jersey

Cranford is located in the heart of Union County. It was incorporated as a township in 1971 from portions of surrounding townships, such as Clark, Linden, Springfield and Westfield. In 2010, New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked it as the 34th best place to live in the state.

It has a total area of 4.8 square miles populated by 22,625 persons according to the 2010 census. There were 8,560 housing units in 2000. The median house or condo value was $230,300. This doubled to an estimated $461,032 in 2009. The January 2011 cost of living index was 18.8% higher than the national average.

In 2000, there were 86.2 adult males for every 100 adult females. The median age was 40 years. The breakdown of the population by age was 23.3% under the age of 18, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% 65 years of age or older.
The most common ancestries reported are Italian (25.4%), Irish (24.6%), German (18.1%), Polish (12.0%), English (7.2%), and Russian (3.3%). At present, there are 1,965 foreign-born residents (4.8% Europe, 1.8% Latin America, 1.7% Asia).

In 2000, the ethnic composition was 93.70% White, 3.89% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 2.58% Black or African American, and 2.15% Asian. The 2007 estimate showed a decrease in White (91.50%) and Hispanic or Latino population (3.80%) and an increase of African Americans (3.40%) and Asians (3.10%).

Almost a third (32.9%) of the 8,397 households existing in 2000 had children younger than 18 living with them. More than half (63.0%) were made up of married couples living together. Households composed of non-families and individuals represented 25.9% and 21.9%, respectively.

The median household income has been increasing since the 2000 census ($76,338) to an estimated $99,281 in 2007 and to an estimated $102,457 in 2009. The per capita income also rose from $33,283 as of the census to an estimated $45,078 in 2009. In 2000, there were 6,222 families with a median income of $114,738. Males had a median income of $60,757 versus $41,020 for females. About 2.5% of the population was below the poverty level.

Cranford Criminal Defense

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 258 major crimes in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 11.4 and a violent rate of 0.4. There were no murders, rapes or bias crimes. The 2009 reports included 5 robberies, 5 assaults, 50 burglaries, 130 cases of domestic violence, and 63 cases of police force.

The 2010 data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 6.57% did not complete high school versus 26.67% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 21.51%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 28.54% versus 20.65% statewide. Those with a graduate degree were 16.70% versus 12.05% statewide.

From 2005 to 2009, the male population usually engaged in manufacturing (12%), finance and insurance (12%), professional, scientific and technical services (11%), and public administration (9%). Females worked in educational services (23%), health care and social assistance (17%), and professional, scientific and technical services (10%).

December 27, 2011

Union County Juvenile Lawyer

Lawyer for Union County Juvenile Court

If you have received a notice from the Superior Court scheduling your child for a "plea hearing", your best move is to speak with an experienced defense lawyer right away. Juveniles arrested in Union County face penalties including driver's license suspension, probation, and possible confinement.

Union County - New Jersey

Union County in the state of New Jersey is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. It was formed in 1857 from portions of Essex County. Its county seat is in Elizabeth. It has total area of 105 square miles, only 2.06% of which is water.

According to the 2010 census, there were 536,499 residents, up from 522,541 in 2000. It has a very high population density (more than 5,000 people per square mile).
In 2000, there were about 193,000 housing units, 51% of which were renter-occupied.

The median apartment contract rent in 2009 was $951. The median house or condo value in 2000 was $185,200. This increased to an estimated $381,800 in 2009. The January 2011 cost of living index was 25.4% higher than the national average.
The most common ancestries are Italian (13%), Irish (9%), Polish (7%) and German (7%).

The majority of their descendants reside in Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Westfield, Summit, Cranford, Kenilworth, Clark, Linden, Union, Springfield and Scotch Plains. Portuguese descendants (3%) are concentrated in Elizabeth, with smaller numbers in Roselle Park, Linden, Rahway and Plainfield. These communities also have a fast-growing Hispanic population.

The ethnic composition was 65.51% White, 20.78% Black or African American, 19.71% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 3.83% Asian. There are 130,916 foreign-born residents, 45% of whom are naturalized citizens. The most usual places of birth are Colombia (10%), Portugal (8%), Cuba (6%), Poland (5%), Haiti (5%), El Salvador (5%) and Peru (4%).

Median age was 37 years. People between the ages of 25 and 64 represented 53.40%. Those under the age of 18 and 65 years and over were 24.90% and 13.80%, respectively.

Out of the 186,124 households, 34.00% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (52.60%) of the households were married couples living together. Households composed of non-families were 28.40%.

Median household income in 2000 was $55,339. This rose to an estimated $65,250 in 2009. Median family income was $65,234. Male median income was $44,544 versus $32,487 for females. The per capita income was $26,992. The county ranks 74th in per capita income and 93rd among the highest income counties nationwide. About 8.40% of the population was below the poverty line.

Union County Criminal Defense

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 14,755 major crimes in 2010. The crime rate per 1,000 residents was 27.5 and the violent rate 4.7. There were 25 murders, 74 rapes, 1,347 robberies, 1,057 assaults; 2,419 burglaries, 3,927 cases of domestic violence, 15 bias crimes and 1,694 cases of police force. The highest number of major crimes and violent rate occurred in Elizabeth City. It was followed by Plainfield City, Linden City and Union Township.

The 2000 data on educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 29.7% completed high school. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 21.1%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 17.6%. Those with a graduate degree were 10.9%.

Most employment is provided by educational, health and social services (18.4%), manufacturing (15.0%), professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services (11.4%), and retail trade (10.2%).

December 23, 2011

Lawyer for South River Court

Don't Go to South River Court Alone!

I defend both adults and juveniles arrested in South River. While adults charged with disorderly persons offenses in South River go to the South River Municipal Court, all adult indictable charges and all South River juvenile arrests lead to the Superior Court. Call to speak with an experienced defense lawyer if you are facing South River drug, DWI or criminal charges.

South River - New Jersey

South River Borough was initially formed as the town of Washington within East Brunswick Township in 1870. It was incorporated as a borough in 1898. It has a total area at 2.9 square miles, 4.42% of which is water.

The 2000 Census registered 15,322 inhabitants. This figure rose to a 15,689 as of a July 2009 estimate. There were 5,769 housing with a median value of $150,000 in 2000. The estimated median house or condo value in 2009 was more than double at $330,430. In January 2011, the cost of living index was 23.1% higher than the national average.
In the decades of the 50's to 80's, there was a large influx of Polish, Russian and Portuguese immigrants. Now, Mexicans and Brazilians represent the largest immigrant population.

The most usual ancestries are Polish (18.9%), Italian (14.6%), Irish (13.0%), German (12.5%), Portuguese (9.3%), and Russian (4.5%). The ethnic composition in 2000 was 83.55% White, 9.66% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 6.06% African American, and 3.54% Asian. Today, there are 4,032 foreign-born residents (13.6% Europe, 9.0% Latin America, 2.8% Asia). More than half (54.1%) of the residents were aged 25 to 64 years. Those younger than 18 and 65 years old and over were 23.0% and 14.6%, respectively. The median age was 36 years.

Almost a third (32.3%) of the 5,606 households had children under the age of 18 living with them. More than half (55.2%) of the households were married couples residing together. Non-family and individual households represented 28.9% and 23.3%, respectively.

In 2000, the median household income was $52,324 and the per capita income $23,684. According to 2009 estimates, these figures had risen to $62,932 and $28,547, respectively. The median family income was $62,869. Male median income was $42,186 versus $31,098 for females. About 4.9% of the residents were below the poverty line.

South River Criminal Defense

In 2010, the Police Department consisted of 38 full-time law enforcement employees, including 32 police officers. The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 262 major crimes in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 16.7 and a violent rate of 2.4. There were no murders or bias crimes. The 2009 reports included 3 rapes, 6 robberies, 29 assaults, 40 burglaries, 251 cases of domestic violence, and 40 cases of police force.

Independent data for 2010, which do not consider bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, show 3 rapes, 4 robbery, 25 assaults, 31 burglaries, 191 thefts, 2 arsons and 6 motor vehicle thefts. There were no murders.

The 2010 data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 18.83% did not complete high school versus 36.30% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 20.87%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 16.70% versus 20.65% statewide. Those with a graduate degree were 7.31% versus 12.05% statewide.

From 2005 to 2009, most males were engaged in construction (25%), manufacturing (12%) and retail trade (8%). Females were employed in health care and social assistance (17%), educational services (12%), and retail trade (11%)

December 16, 2011

Plainsboro Court Lawyer

Plainsboro Drug Possession & Criminal Defense

Plainsboro and Cranbury share a common municipal court, but have two separate police departments. Both departments actively patrol their jurisdictions to detect DWI and CDS/marijuana possession in Plainsboro and Cranbury. If you are facing criminal charges in either town, your best bet is to consult with an experienced defense attorney right away.

Plainsboro - New Jersey

Plainsboro Township was incorporated in 1919. It is the center for major corporate office and research facilities, including Merrill Lynch, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton University Plasma Research Physics Lab, and GE Communications.

The township has a total area of 12.2 square miles. The population in 2000 was 20,215. The median house or condo value in 2000 was $229,600. By 2008, it was estimated at $498,159. Almost half (48%) the housing units were occupied by renters versus 34% statewide. The contract rent for apartments ranged from $1,062 to $1,397 in 2008.

In the 2000 census, 16.97% of the residents identified themselves as Indian American. Individuals identifying themselves as of Chinese ancestry were 8.55%. Other most common ancestries reported were Italian (9.0%), Irish (7.8%), German (7.1%) and Polish (4.4%). The ethnic makeup in 2000 was 58.20% White, 30.51% Asian, 7.58% African American and 4.64% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Presently, there are 6,791 foreign-born persons, 30% of whom naturalized citizens. This represents twice the state percentage (34.5% versus 17.5%). The most usual places of birth for foreign-born are India (37%), China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (11%), Taiwan (5%), and Philippines, Korea and Russia (4% each).

Most of the population (45.2%) was between 25 and 44 years old. Individuals under the age of 18 and those from 45 to 64 represented 24.6% and 19.4%, respectively. This results in a median age of 33 years.

About a third (33.4%) of the 8,742 households had children younger than 18 living with them. Half the households (50.4%) were made up of married couples living together. The remainder (41.4%) was composed of non-families and female householders with no husband present (6.4%).

The median household income in 2000 was $72,097, increasing to an estimated $92,011 in 2008. The median income for the approximately 5,100 families was $88,783 in 2000. As of a 2007 estimate it had risen to $102,586. Male median income was $62,327 versus $44,671 for females. The per capita income was $38,982. About 3.0% of the population was below the poverty line.

Plainsboro Criminal Defense, Education & Employment Data

The Police Department employs one Police Chief and 33 Sworn Police Officers. The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 182 major crimes in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 8.6 and a violent rate of 0.5. There were no murders. The 2009 reports included 1 rape, 2 robberies, 8 assaults, 17 burglaries, 82 cases of domestic violence, 1 bias crime, and 46 cases of police force.

The 2010 data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 11.99% did not complete high school versus 28.89% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 22.25%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 22.81% (versus 20.65% statewide). Those with a graduate degree were 14.07% (versus 12.05% statewide).

The most common industries for males are Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (22%), construction (20%) and wood products (9%). Females work in health care (29%), accommodation and food services (13%) and food and beverage stores (9%).

December 15, 2011

Old Bridge Municipal Court Lawyer

Speak to an Experienced Defense Lawyer Before Going to Old Bridge Court!

I have represented countless clients in the Old Bridge Municipal Court. These cases have ranged from speeding tickets to 3rd Offense DWI and drug distribution. If you have a court date in Old Bridge Municipal Court, call to speak with an experienced defense attorney.

Old Bridge - NJ

Old Bridge Township was originally formed in 1864 and encompassed a larger area. The present-day 42 square miles that comprise the township separated from South Amboy in 1969. It was called Madison Township until 1875, when the name was changed to the Township of Old Bridge.

According to the 2000 census, 60,456 people resided in the township. There were close to 21,500 households and almost 16,000 families. The January 2011 cost of living index was 21.3% higher than the national average. In 2000, the median house or condo value was $171,500. It increased to an estimated $366,654 in 2009.

The most common ancestries reported are Italian (29.7%), Irish (22.7%), Polish (11.3%), German (11.2%), Russian (4.2%), and English (3.6%). As of the 200 census, the racial composition was 79.48% White, 10.82% Asian, 10.20% Hispanic or Latino of any race, and 5.30% African American. Today, there are close to 2,500 foreign-born residents (6.1% Asia, 4.6% Europe, 2.5% Latin America).

In 2000, the median age was 36 years. The largest age group was represented by individuals from 25 to 44 years (33.6%). About half of the population was made up of those younger than 18 (25.9%) and those from 45 to 64 years (22.9%). Less than 11% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 adult females, there were 91.7 adult males.
More than a third of the households (37.8%) had children under the age of 18 living with them. Likewise, more than half (61.2%) were made up of married couples living together. About a fourth (25.6%) was composed of non-families and 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present.

The median household income was $80,641 in 2000. This increased to an estimated $94,069 in 2009. The median family income was $100,171 as of the 2007 estimate. The per capita income in 2000 was $26,814. This rose to an estimated $35,150 in 2009. Male median income was $51,978 versus $35,462 for females in 2000. Approximately 4.2% of the population was living below the poverty line.

Old Bridge Criminal Defense

At present, the police department has a force of over 100 sworn personnel. The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 904 major crimes in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 13.7 and a violent rate of 0.6. There were no murders. The 2009 reports included 6 rapes, 13 robberies, 22 assaults, 156 burglaries, 470 cases of domestic violence, 2 bias crimes, and 139 cases of police force.

The 2010 data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 7.16% did not complete high school versus 31.94% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 27.29%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 24.30% (versus 20.65% statewide). Those with a graduate degree were 9.30% (versus 12.05% statewide).

From 2005 to 2009, the most common industries for males were transportation and warehousing (11%), finance and insurance (10%), construction, manufacturing and retail trade (10% each). Females were employed in health care and social assistance (21%), educational services (13%), retail trade (12%) and finance and insurance (9%).

December 14, 2011

Monroe Township Juvenile Lawyer

Experience Handling Middlesex County Juvenile Cases

While Monroe Twp has a very low rate of serious crimes, both adults and juveniles are commonly arrested for drug possession and disorderly persons offenses. For adults who are charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia in Monroe Township, there case will be handled in the Monroe Twp Municipal Court. My main law office is located in Freehold, only minutes from the Monroe Court.

For all Monroe juvenile drug arrests and other criminal matters referred to the county prosecutor's office, the case will be sent to the Superior Court - Family Part. Juvenile delinquency cases in New Jersey are handled in a much more formal manner than adult matters for even the same offense. Call my office to speak with an experienced juvenile defense lawyer.

Monroe Township - NJ

Monroe was founded in 1838 and named after President James Monroe. It was incorporated as a township the same year from sections of South Amboy Township.
It has a total area of 42.04 square miles, virtually all of which is land, and is considered the largest municipality of the county. As of the 2010 census, there were 39,132 inhabitants, up from 27,999 in 2000. The population density was high at 668 people per square mile. There were 79.3 adult males for every 100 adult females (54.1% versus 45.9%).

There were 13,259 housing units in 2000 with a median value of $165,300. The estimated median house or condo value in 2008 more than doubled to $358,006 in 2008.

This township contains a large, increasing number of age-restricted communities. Almost half the population (43.5%) was 65 years of age or older in 2000. Twenty percent of the residents were 45 to 64 years old. This results in a median age of 59 years. Female median age was 58.9 versus 63.5 for males. People younger than 18 and from 25 to 44 represented 16.0% and 16.3%, respectively.

The most common ancestries are Indian (20.2%), Polish (11.4%), Irish (10.2%), Russian (8.6%), German (8.1%), American (5.3%) and English (4.7%). The racial composition has changed since 2000 to 2010, from 93.31% to 81.6% White, 2.34% to 12.6% Asian, 2.93% to 3.9% African American, and 2.38% to 4.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The most frequent places of birth of foreign-born residents are Poland (15%), Italy (10%), Germany (10%), and China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (8%).

In 2000, 15.9% of the 12,536 households had children under the age of 18 living with them. Most of the households (60.6%) were made up of married couples living together. Households composed of non-families and individuals represented 34.3% and 32.0%. Those with someone living alone 65 years old and over were 28.0%.

The median household income in 2000 was $53,306, rising to an estimated $68,029 in 2008. The per capita income was $31,771. Male median income was $56,431 versus $35,857 for females. There were 8,236 families in 2000, with a median income of $68,479. Population below the poverty line was 3.3%.

Monroe Township Criminal Defense

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 261 major crimes in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 7.0 and a violent rate of 0.4. There were no murders or rapes. The 2009 reports included 1 robbery, 14 assaults, 43 burglaries, 26 cases of domestic violence, 1 bias crime, and 68 cases of police force.

The 2010 data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 7.41% did not complete high school versus 33.84% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 25.85%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 21.23% (versus 20.65% statewide). Those with a graduate degree were 7.98% (versus 11.67% statewide).

The most common industries for males are professional, scientific and technical services (9%), finance and insurance (9%) and construction (8%). Females engage in health care (15%), educational services (14%) and finance and insurance (10%).

December 9, 2011

Jamesburg Municipal Court Lawyer

Jamesburg Drug Arrests & Criminal Charges

The Jamesburg Municipal Court has jurisdiction over disorderly persons offenses, DWI arrests and traffic tickets issued by Jamesburg Police. The Jamesburg Court is located at 131 Perrineville Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831. The prosecutor is Christopher Raffano, Esq. The judge is the Hon. Edward Herman, J.M.C. Your best move is to call an experienced defense lawyer if your are facing charges in Jamesburg

Jamesburg - NJ

Jamesburg was formed as a borough in 1887 from portions of Monroe Township. Its incorporation was confirmed in 1915. According to the Census Bureau, it has a total area of 0.9 square miles, all of it land.

As of the 2000 Census, there were 6,205 residents. In July 2009, the population was estimated at 6,366. The population density was high at 7,148 persons per square mile. There were 2,240 housing units with a median value of $138,800. The estimated median house or condo value in 2009 more than doubled to $317,472. The January 2011 cost of living index was 22% higher than the national average.

The ancestries reported in 2000 were Italian (25.3%), German (18.9%), Polish (15.4%), Irish (14.9%), English (6.35%) and Hungarian (4.7%). The racial composition in 2000 was 82.82% White, 10.06% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 8.83% African American and 2.22% Asian. There are presently 681 foreign-born residents (4.2% Europe, 3.8% Latin America, 1.8% Africa and 1.4% Asia). The median age in 2000 was 35 years. The largest age group was that of 25 to 44 years (35.6%). Residents under the age of 18 represented 24.6% and those from 45 to 64, 21.5%.

In 2000, of the almost 2,200 households 35.4% had children younger than 18 living with them. More than half the households (54.7%) were made up of married couples living together. Households composed of non-families and individuals represented 28.7% and 22.4%. Female householders with no husband present represented 12.1%.

The median household income in 2000 was $59,461. In 2009, it was estimated at $61,703. The median income for the 1,551 families was $67,887. The per capita income in 2000 was $23,325, rising to an estimated $32,150 in 2009. Male median income was $45,019 versus $33,333 for females. About 3.5% of the population was below the poverty line.

Jamesburg Criminal Defense

In 2010, there were 18 full-time law enforcement employees, including 13 police officers. The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 47 major crimes in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 7.4 and a violent rate of 1.1. There were no murders, rapes or bias crimes. The 2009 reports included 4 robberies, 3 assaults, 15 burglaries, 29 cases of domestic violence, and 17 cases of police force.

Independent data for 2010, which do not consider bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, show 2 rapes, 3 robberies, 3 assaults, 17 burglaries, 41 thefts, 4 auto thefts, and 1 case of arson. There were no murders.

The 2010 data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 13.70% did not complete high school versus 37.21% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 27.27%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 16.48% (versus 20.65% statewide). Those with a graduate degree were 5.34% (versus 12.05% statewide).

From 2005 to 2009, the most common industries for males were construction (13%), retail trade (11%), and professional, scientific and technical services (11%). Females were employed in retail trade (15%), health care and social assistance (12%) and educational services (12%).

December 7, 2011

Helmetta Court Lawyer

Helmetta Municipal Court

I defend both adult and juveniles arrested in Helmetta Borough. Call to speak with an experienced defense lawyer. Anyone charged with a DWI or adult disorderly persons offense in Helmetta will be tried in the Helmetta Municipal Court. The court is located at 60 Main St., Helmetta, NJ 08828. The judge is the Hon. Thomas F.X. Foley, J.M.C. Adult felony charges and all juvenile criminal arrests are sent to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.

Helmetta - NJ

Helmetta was formed as a borough in 1888 from portions of East Brunswick Township. The Census Bureau registers its total area at 0.9 square miles, 94.44% of which is land.
According to the 2000 census, there were 1,825 residents. By 2009, the population had increased 10% to reach 2,008. There were 769 housing units with an estimated value of $116,200. The estimated house or condo value increased more than twice by 2009 to reach $242,170.

The most usual ancestries are Irish (22.4%), Italian (19.9%), German (18.0%), Polish (17.2%), Hungarian (6.6%) and English (5.8%). In 2000, the race composition was 93.15% White, 5.32% Hispanic or Latino of any race, and 2.41% each African American and Asian. Presently, there are 166 foreign-born residents. This represents 9.1% of all the population versus 17.5% statewide.

The median age was 36 years in 2000. Almost half the residents (44.1%) were between 25 to 44 years old. The other two major age groups were those younger than 18 (22.1%) and those from 45 to 64 (21.2%). Of the 746 households 33.0% had children younger than 18 living with them. About half (54.7%) were households made up of married couples living together. Households composed of non-families and individuals represented 33.6% and 25.6%.

In 2000, the median household income was $60,125. It was estimated at $74,806 in 2009. Likewise, the per capita income increased from $26,668 in 2000 to $36,822 in 2009. There were 495 families with a median income of $64,659 in 2000. Male median income was $47,604 versus $33,929 for females. About 3.3% of the population was below the poverty level. The January 2011 cost of living index was 22.9% higher than the national average.

Helmetta Crime & Education Data

In 2010, there were 5 full-time law enforcement employees, all police officers. The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 12 major crimes in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 6.0 and a violent rate of 0.0. There were no murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, bias crimes or incidents of domestic violence. The 2009 reports included 4 burglaries and 5 cases of police force. Independent data for 2010, which do not consider bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, show 2 assaults, 5 burglaries, 9 thefts, 1 auto theft, and no murders, rapes, arson or robberies.

The 2010 census data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 8.12% did not complete high school versus 32.18% who did (compared to 14.15% and 30.00% statewide). Those with some college or associate's degree represented 28.62% versus 23.15% statewide. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 17.42% (versus 20.65% statewide). Those with a graduate degree were 3.67% (versus 12.05% statewide).

From 2005 to 2009, the most common industries for half the male population were retail trade (16%), construction (14%), manufacturing (10%) and public administration (8%). Females were engaged in health care and social assistance (30%), professional, scientific and technical services (11%), and educational services (9%).

December 6, 2011

East Brunswick Juvenile Arrest Lawyer

Defense Attorney for East Brunswick Juvenile Arrests

If you child was arrested in East Brunswick, give us a call for a consultation on your case. We can answer your questions and make sure that your child's rights are protected. The most typical arrests in East Brunswick for both adults and juveniles are for possession of marijuana and CDS. However, burglary, assault and other criminal charges are also fairly common. Call to speak with an experienced juvenile defense lawyer.

East Brunswick Statistical Data

East Brunswick Township is located on the southern shores of the Raritan River. It is a suburb of New York City and Center City, Philadelphia. It is situated 31 miles from New York's Times Square. It was incorporated in 1869 from portions of Monroe and North Brunswick Townships. The western side of the township is the sparsely developed Rural Preservation Zone with 6.7 square miles.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of almost 23 square miles, practically all of which is land. At the time of 2010 Census, there were 47,512 residents. The population density was low at 2,206 people per square mile.

Most homes in East Brunswick are single-family residences. The current real estate values for these homes range from $150,000 to over $1,000,000. In 2000, the median house or condo value was $202,700. By 2009, it had risen to an estimated $394,238.
Ancestries reported include Italian (15.0%), Irish (13.8%), Polish (11.5%), German (10.6%), Russian (7.8%) and American (4.2%). Presently, there are almost 11,000 foreign-born residents (12.7% from Asia and 5.9% from Europe). The race breakdown in 2010 was 71.0% White, 21.2% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race, and 4.0% Black or African American.

The median age of the residents was 39 years in 2010. The three major age groups were those younger than 18 (26.0%), those from 25 to 44 years old (29.3%) and those from 45 to 64 years of age (26.9%). In 2010, a large percentage (40.5%) of the 16,372 households included children under the age of 18. More than half (68.6%) of the households were composed of married couples living together. Almost a fifth (17.2%) was made up of individuals.

East Brunswick Criminal & Educational Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2009 the per capita income was $41,380. The average household income was $116,700, up from $75,956 in 2000.
The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 997 major crimes in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 21.1 and a violent rate of 1.1. The 2009 reports included 1 murder, 6 rapes, 21 robberies, 24 assaults, 125 burglaries, 159 incidents of domestic violence, 16 bias crimes and 114 cases of police force.

The school system of this township is considered one of the best in the state. It has more than 8,500 students. More than 90% of its graduates continue higher education studies.
The 2010 census data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 5.80% did not complete high school versus 14.15% statewide. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 22.05%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 29.66% versus 20.65% statewide. Those with a graduate degree were 21.13% versus 12.05% statewide.

From 2005 to 2009, the most common industries for about half the males were professional, scientific and technical services (13%), finance and insurance (13%), manufacturing (12%) and retail trade (8%). Females were employed in health care and social assistance (21%), educational services (17%), and finance and insurance (10%).

December 5, 2011

Bass River Court Lawyer - Washington Twp (Burlington County)

Lawyer for Bass River Municipal Court

The Municipal Court for Bass River - Washington Township is located in actually located in New Gretna. The court hears cases such as DWI, Bass River marijuana possession, simple assault, and speeding tickets. Speak with an experienced defense attorney before going to court alone.

The cout is located at: 3 N Maple Ave, New Gretna, NJ 08224. For mailing, use P.O. Box 214.

Washington Township (Burlington County)

Washington Township was incorporated in 1802, from portions of Evesham, Little Egg Harbor and Mount Holly Townships (formerly Northampton). There are seven other communities called Washington in the State of New Jersey. According to the Census Bureau, it has a total area of 102.9 square miles, of which almost 97% is land.

As of the 2000 Census, the population of 621 residents was all rural, with a very low density, at 6.2 people per square mile. Females represented 52.0%. There were 171 housing units with a value of $106,400. By 2008, the estimated median house or condo value was $220,861.

The most usual ancestries are Irish (27.9%), English (14.4%), Italian (9.4%), American (6.6%), German (5.7%), Welsh (3.2%) and Ukrainian (1.6%) The racial composition in 2000 was 83.57% White, 17.07% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 2.90% African American. The seven foreign-born residents are all naturalized citizens, native of Austria.

In 2000, the median age of males was 40.8 years and that of females, 43.1 years. This results in an overall median age of 41 years. The highest percentages are represented by residents younger than 18 (29.3%) and those 65 years old and over (24.3%). Residents in the 25 to 44 age group were 23.8% and those from 45 to 64 were 19.0%.
More than a third (35.6%) of the 160 households had children under 18 living with them. Close to two thirds (61.3%) of all households were made up of married couples living together. Households composed of non-families and individuals represented 29.4% and 24.4%, respectively.

At the time of the 2000 Census, the median household income was $41,250. By 2008, it had risen to an estimated $52,643. There were 112 families with a median income of $42,188. The median income for males and females was very similar ($32,000 versus $31,719). The per capita income was low at $13,977. The percentage of the populati
on living below the poverty line was almost double the state level (16.0% versus 8.5%).

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 13 major crimes in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 20.1 and a violent rate of 3.1. There were no murders, rapes, robberies, burglaries, bias crimes or incidents of police force. The 2009 reports included 2 assaults and 5 cases of domestic violence.

The 2000 census data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 33.9% completed high school versus 29.4 statewide. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 9.6% versus 22.9% statewide. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 9.4% versus 18.8% statewide. Those with a graduate degree were 2.9% versus 11.0% statewide.

The great majority of the male population is engaged in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (38%), construction (30%), and the arts, entertainment and recreation industry (13%). On the other hand, three fourths of the females are employed in the following industries: health care (15%), nonmetallic mineral products (13%), construction (10%), food (10%), metal and metal products (9%), finance and insurance (9%) and publishing, and motion picture and sound recording (7%).

December 4, 2011

Lawyer for Shamong Municipal Court

Shamong Criminal Defense

Shamong is patrolled by New Jersey State Police. Troopers routinely make drug possession arrests in Shamong as well as drunk driving arrests. The Shamong Municipal Court has jurisdiction over these charges as well as disorderly persons offenses such as marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession. Call to speak with an experienced defense lawyer if you are facing drug possession or criminal charges in Shamong court.

Shamong New Jersey

Shamong Township was incorporated in 1852 from portions of other townships (Medford, Southampton and Washington). The U.S. Census Bureau registers its total area at 44.8 square miles, practically all of which is water.
In 2008 the magazine New Jersey Monthly ranked this township as the 6th best place to leave in New Jersey.

At the time of the 2000 Census, 6,462 people called Shamong home. The population density is average. Almost half of the population was rural and resided in approximately 2,200 housing units. The median house or condo value in 2000 was $100,400. The estimated value in 2008 was more than double at $213,513.

The most common first ancestries reported are Irish (22%), German (19%), Italian 16%, English (11%), Polish (7%), Scotch-Irish (3%) and Scottish (2%). The breakdown of the population by race in 2000 was 97.25% White and 1.05% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The other races represented less than one percent each.
At present, there are 32 foreign-born residents, 63% of whom are naturalized citizens. The most usual places of birth for the foreign-born are Mexico (44%), Venezuela (38%) and Korea (19%).

Age was represented almost equally in three groups: under the age of 18 (29.4%), from 25 to 44 (28.9%) and from 45 to 64 (29.2). The median age was 37 years. There were 99.8 adult males for every 100 adult females.

The median household income in 2000 was $77,457. The 1,820 families living in Shamong had a median income of $82,534. The per capita income was $30,934. The male median income was 57% higher than that of females ($55,664 versus $35,440 for females). Less than 3% of the population was living below the poverty level.
In 2000, there were close to 2,200 households, almost half of which (44.9%) had children younger than 18 living with them. Approximately three fourths (76.2%) of the households were composed of married couples living together. Households made up of non-families and individuals together accounted for 26%.

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 38 major crimes in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 5.7 and a violent rate of 0.7. There were no murders, robberies, bias crimes or cases of police force. The reports for 2009 included 1 rape, 4 assaults, 7 burglaries, and 3 incidents of domestic violence.

The 2010 census data for highest educational level attained by the population age 25 and over reveal that 5.73% did not complete high school versus 28.50% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 25.41%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 28.59%. Those with a graduate degree were 11.76%.

The most common industries in which a third of the male population engages are construction (15%), agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%), and printing and related support activities (9%). A slightly higher proportion of females is employed in the food industry (19%), in educational services (12%), accommodation and food services (10%), and printing and related support activities (8%).

December 3, 2011

Lawyer for Southampton Municipal Court

Southampton Criminal Defense

Typical arrests in Southampton, NJ, are for marijuana possession, CDS and drug possession, and DWI. All juvenile criminal charges in Southampton are handled by the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office. Adult felony arrests in Southampton are also sent to that office for prosecution. Call now to speak with a criminal defense lawyer if you are charged with a crime or DWI in Southampton.

Southampton Town Info

What is now Southampton was originally incorporated as Coaxen Township in 1845. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has a total area of 44.3 square miles, most of which is land. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 10,388, 27% rural. Males represented 46.7% versus 53.3% females.

The median age of the male residents was 49.7 years versus 52.7 years. This results in an overall median age of 50 years. This township has the second highest senior population (31.9%) in the seven suburban counties of Philadelphia, in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The other age groups represent 17.8% of those younger than 18; 21.2% from 25 to 44, and 24.5% from 45 to 64.

The population density was high at 236 people per square mile and about 3,000 families. There were about 4,750 housing units. The median house or condo value in 2000 was $111,000. The estimated value in 2008 was more double at $238,776.
The median household income in 2000 was $44,419. By 2008, the estimated median household income had risen more than 25% to $56,688. Families had a median income of $57,419. The per capita income was $26,977. Males had a median income more than 50% that of females ($45,785 versus $30,134). Approximately 3.9% of the inhabitants were living below the poverty line.

The most common first ancestries cited are German (21.2%), Irish (18.8%), English (13.0%), Italian (11.2%), American (8.8%), Polish (6.2%) and Scotch-Irish (1.7%). In 2000, the racial composition was 97.09% White, 1.29% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 1.20% African American.

There are now 356 foreign-born residents, 81% of whom are naturalized citizens. The most usual places of birth for the foreign-born are Germany (26%), United Kingdom (10%), Poland (9%), Korea (7%), Cuba (6%), Japan (5%) and Italy (4%).

According to the 2000 Census, there were almost 4,600 households, 19.8% of which had children younger than 18 living with them. More than half the households (57.2%) were composed of married couples living together. A third (33.4%) were made up of non-families. Individuals represented 29.9% of the households. Households made up of someone living alone 65 years old and over accounted for 21.3%.

Southampton Crime & School Data

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 127 major crimes in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 11.7 and a violent rate of 0.5. There were no murders, rapes, robberies, bias crimes or incidents of police force. The reports for 2009 included 5 assaults, 45 burglaries, 36 cases of domestic violence.

The 2010 census data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 12.74% did not complete high school versus 44,01% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 23.19 Holders of a bachelor's degree were 13.23%. Those with a graduate degree were 6.83%.

The most common industries in which males engage are construction (15%), educational services (6%) and public administration (5%). On the other hand, females are employed in health care (16%) and educational services (15%).