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Lawyer for Burlington County Juvenile Court

If your child has been scheduled for a "counsel mandatory plea hearing" call now to speak with an experienced defense lawyer. After a juvenile is arrested in Burlington County for a criminal charge, it may be weeks or even months before hearing anything from the police or court. Many parents go months believing that a matter is resolved or even dismissed. Then comes the court notice summoning you and your child to the Mount Holly juvenile court.

I have defended juveniles against most offenses across the State of New Jersey, including Burlington County. Your best move is to retain an attorney as soon as possible. All juvenile's must be represented by an attorney in the juvenile court. Call now for a consultation on your child's case.

Burlington County - New Jersey

Burlington County existed since 1681, but was officially formed in 1664. Its first county seat was in Burlington and moved to Mount Holly. The Census Bureau registers its total area at 819 square miles, virtually all land. This is the county with the largest surface in the state. The biggest community in this county is Evesham Township.

The population density is high and is mostly urban (93%). As of the 2010 census, there were 448,734 inhabitants, up from 423,394 in 2000. These lived in 161,311 housing units. The estimated median house or condo value in 2009 was $269,100 (versus$134,000 in 2000).The January 2011 cost of living index is near the national average.

The age breakdown of the population as of the 2000 census was 25.20% under of 18, 31.50% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years.

The ancestries most cited in the 2000 census were Irish (16.0%), Italian (15.6%), German (13.3%), English (7.4%) and Polish (5.4%). The ethnic composition changed from the 2000 to the 2010 census: White from 78.39% to 70.65%; Black or African American from 15.13% to 16.00%; Asian from 2.69% to 4.32; and Hispanic or Latino of any race from 4.16% to 6.42%. Foreign-born residents were commonly born in India (10%), Germany (9%), Korea (6%), Philippines (6%), United Kingdom (5%), Italy (4%) and Jamaica (4%).

As of the 2000 census, about a third (34.30%) of the 154,371 households had minors living with them. Most households (57.70%) were composed of married couples living together. Households of non-families and individuals were 27.70% and 22.90%.

Statistics of the 2000 census reveal that the median household income was $58,608, and the median family $67,481. These rose to $74,924 and $85,117, according to 2009 and 2007 estimates, respectively. In 2000, the per capita income was $26,339. Male median income was about 40% higher than that of females ($46,381 versus $32,228). Approximately 4.70% of the population was below the poverty line in 2000.

Burlington County Criminal Stats

Most communities have their own municipal courts that handle traffic and minor criminal and civil matters. The county has a Superior Court to handle the more serious cases. This is located at 49 Rancocas Road, M. Holly. Tel.: 609-518-2598. Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F. The Assignment Judge is Hon. Ronald E. Bookbinder/Hon. John Sweeney, and Hon. Bonnie Goldman is the presiding judge of the Courts Facility. Robert Bernardi is the County Prosecutor.

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 8,390 major crimes (down from 8,553 in 2009). This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 18.7 and a violent rate of 1.5. There were 5 murders, 76 rapes, 249 robberies, 331 assaults, 1,589 burglaries, 61 bias crimes (versus 35 in 2009), 3,919 cases of domestic violence and 862 of police force (versus 921 in 200).

The 2010 data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 9.58% did not complete high school versus 30.95% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 27.57%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 21.47%. Those with a graduate degree were 10.44% versus 12.05% statewide.

The industries that provide most employment are educational, health and social services (21.3%), retail trade (12.0%), manufacturing (11.0%), and professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services (10.6%).

Colts Neck Marijuana Arrests, DWI and Criminal Charges

If you have been arrested or issued a traffic ticket in Colts Neck, call to speak with an experienced defense lawyer. Since Route 18, Route 537 and Route 34 all traverse Colts Neck, a moderate number of speeding tickets are issued by both Colts Neck Police and New Jersey State Police. Some of these tickets unfortunately lead to CDS, drug and marijuana possession arrested when police detect the presence of drugs impairment. Call for a consultation on your case.

Colts Neck Municipal Court

Colts Neck Municipal Court is located at 124 Cedar Drive, Colts Neck. Ph: (732) 431-1799. Sessions are held every Friday at 9:00 am. Hon. Richard B. Thompson, P.J.M.C. is the judge and John Bennett, Esq. the prosecutor. The court has jurisdiction over disorderly person and traffic offenses committed in Colts Neck. All indictable and juvenile arrests in Colts Neck are heard at the Monmouth County Superior Court.

Colts Neck Criminal Statistics

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 77 major crimes. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 7.6 and a violent rate of 0.4. There were no murders or rapes. The reports included 1 robbery, 3 assaults, 26 burglaries, 42 cases of domestic violence, 3 bias crimes and 21 incidents of police force.

Colts Neck school system is excellent, however approximately 40% of high school students attend private institutions. The education level ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older population, 47.59% have a bachelor's or graduate degree versus 19.23% for the typical US community.

The most common male industries are construction (27%), wood products (9%) and truck transportation (8%). The Armed Forces employ 17.06% of the workforce. In the civilian sector, the Retail and Professional, scientific and technical services industries are important. Each one employs 12.03%. Females work in health care (24%), and food and beverage stores (12%).

Lawyer for New Providence Court

The New Providence Municipal Court hears DWI, marijuana possession and other disorderly persons offenses. Traffic tickets and citizen complaints filed in New Providence are also sent for resolution to New Providence court. New Providence juvenile arrests are sent to the Union County Superior Court. If you have a court date in New Providence, call now to speak with an experienced defense lawyer.

New Providence - NJ

New Providence Borough was incorporated in 1899. Its history can be traced back to 1664 when James, Duke of York and brother to King Charles II, purchased the land from Native Americans. New Providence is a semi-dry town. There are no bars, and no restaurants are permitted to sell alcoholic beverages. The total land area is 3.7 square miles. As of the 2010 Census, it had 12,171 inhabitants, up from 11,907 in 2000.

The most common ancestries are Italian (25.9%), Irish (21.9%), German (15.9%), English (8.7%), and Polish (6.4%). There are 2,133 foreign-born residents (7.9% Europe, 6.2% Asia, 2.7% Latin America). In 2000, the racial composition was 89.77% White, 7.60% Asian and 3.50% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

More than a third (37.9%) of the 4,404 households had children younger than 18 living with them in 2000. Most of the households (66.3%) were composed of married couples living together. Households made up of non-families and of individuals represented 24.9% and 21.4%, respectively.

The age breakdown of the population in 2000 was 26.3% under the age of 18,.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years.

The median house or condo value in 2000 was $315,600. It increased to an estimated $569,375 in 2009. The January 2011 cost of living index was 20.3% higher than the national average.

The median household income in 2000 was $90,964. It rose to an estimated $109,866 in 2009. Likewise, the per capita income increased from $42,995 in 2000 to an estimated $50,469 in 2009. Based on the per capita income, New Providence ranked 48th among the state's municipalities. The median family income was $105,013 in 2000. Male median income was $72,926 versus $46,948 for females. About 1.8% of the population was below the poverty line.

New Providence Criminal Defense

In 2010, the Police Department consisted of 29 full-time law enforcement employees, including 23 police officers. The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 136 major crimes in 2010. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 11.2 and a violent rate of 0.2. There were no murders, rapes, robberies or bias crimes. The 2010 reports included 3 assaults, 30 burglaries, 74 cases of domestic violence, and 29 cases of police force.

Independent data for 2010, which do not consider bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, show the same statistics plus 103 thefts and no arsons or motor vehicle thefts.

The 2010 data for educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that 3.59% did not complete high school versus 18.13% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 17.34%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 32.27% versus 20.65% statewide. Those with a graduate degree were 28.67% versus 12.05% statewide.

From 2005 to 2009, about half of the males engaged in professional, scientific and technical services (20%), finance and insurance (18%) and manufacturing (10%). Females worked in health care and social assistance (24%), educational services (14%), and finance and insurance (13%).

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%).

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%).

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%).

Pemberton Court Lawyer

If you have been charged by Pemberton Police with a drug arrest, DWI or criminal charge, call now to speak with an experienced defense lawyer. While CDS & Drug possession charges carry the possibility of jail, prison, and mandatory driver's license suspension, defenses and diversionary programs exist in most cases. Call now for a consultation on your case.

All Pemberton DWI arrests, most marijuana and paraphernalia possession charges and traffic tickets are tried in the Pemberton Municipal Court. Pemberton Juvenile and adult felony charges are sent to the Burlington County Superior Court for resolution.

Pemberton Town Statistics

Pemberton, formerly New Mills, was incorporated as a borough in 1826. Around 1894, it became an independent municipality within the boundaries of Pemberton Township. It has a total area at 0.6 square miles, of which close to 96% is land.

According to the 2000 Census, there were 1,210 inhabitants. The population grew to an estimated 1,581 by 2009. The ratio of females to males according to age shows that for every 100 females younger than 18, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 adult females, there were 95.6 males.

The median age of residents in 2000 was below the state's median age (33.9 versus 36.7 years). More than a third of the population (34.7%) was between 25 to 44 years old. There were more people under 18 than those aged 55 to 64 (26.8% versus.20.1%).
There were 470 households in 2000. From then to 2009, the median income for a household rose from $44,063 to an estimated $63,362. The 316 families had a median income of $48,500. Males had a median income almost 40% higher than females ($34,911 versus $25,474).

The per capita income experienced an increase of more than 50% from $18,909 in 2000 to $28,380 in 2009. The estimated house or condo value in 2000 was $113,700, which more than doubled by 2009 to $234,456. The January 2011 cost of living index was near the U.S. average. About 7.8% of the population was below the poverty line in 2000.
In 2000, the races represented were White (78.43%), African American (12.73%), Hispanic or Latino of any race (8.60%) and Asian (2.40%). The most common ancestries are German (17.6%), Irish (15.7%), English (14.1%), Italian (10.7%), American (4.6%) and Scottish (3.3%).

Of the close to 500 households, 35.7% had children younger than 18 living with them. Almost half the households (44.7%) were composed of married couples living together. Households made up of non-families and individuals represented 32.6% and 26.4%, respectively.

The Police Department has six full-time law enforcement employees, all police officers. According to the N.J. State Police Uniform Crime, 22 major crimes were committed in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 14.3 and a violent rate of 0.6. There were no murders, robberies, assaults or bias crimes. The reports for 2009 included 1 rape, 3 burglaries, 18 incidents of domestic violence, and 6 cases of police force. Independent data for 2010, which do not tale into account bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, show 2 robberies, 6 assaults, 6 burglaries, 17 thefts, 5 auto thefts. There were no reports of arson, murder or rape.

As of 2000, of the population aged 25 and over 37.9% were high school graduates. Those who completed a bachelor's degree represented 11.2%. Holders of a Master's, professional or doctorate degree accounted for 4.3%. From 2005 to 2009, forty percent of the male population was engaged in retail trade (17%), public administration (17%) and wholesale trade (13%). Almost half of the females were employed in educational services (25%) and health care and social assistance (22%).

Speak with a Lawyer Before Going to New Hanover Court Alone!

New Hanover Municipal Court has jurisdiction over DWI and traffic violations in the Township, as well as minor criminal arrests like possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. If you are facing charges in New Hanover Township, call now to speak with an experienced local defense attorney.

I also handle felony criminal charges and juvenile arrests in New Hanover. These cases will be prosecuted by the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office and heard in the Superior Court. Any traffic tickets related to these matters will usually be remanded to the Municipal Court once the criminal charges are resolved.

New Hanover - NJ Info

New Hanover Township is located in the Delaware Valley. It was originally formed in 1723 by Royal Charter. In 1798, it was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships. Fort Dix and McGuire Air Force Base are census-designated places of this township.

The first is also an unincorporated area partly located in New Hanover.
According to the Census Bureau, it has a total area of almost 23 square miles. With a mostly urban population of 9,744 as of the 2000 census, the population density was high.
In 2000, males represented 80% of all residents and had a median age of 32.1 years. Females had a median age of 23.7 years.

The age breakdown shows that more than half (55.4%) were between 25 and 44 years old. The groups of those under 18, from 18 to 24 and from 45 to 64 were fairly equally divided (14.5%, 15.7% and 13.2%, respectively). Residents 65 years of age and over only represented 1.3%. There were close to 1,200 households with a median income of $44,386 in 2000. By 2008, this had risen to $56,645. The almost 1,000 families had a median income of $45,511 in 2000.

Male and female income was very similar ($26,428 versus $23,050 for females). The per capita income was $12,140. Approximately 3.9% versus 8.5% statewide were below the poverty line. As of the 2000 census, there were approximately 1,400 housing units. The median house or condominium value in 2000 was $135,700. The estimated value in 2008 was $294,132.

The most common ancestries cited are German (12.0%), Irish (11.4%), Italian (8.6%), English (6.1%), American (2.8%) and Polish (2.7%). The racial composition in 2000 was 64.13% White, 28.90% African American, 19.40% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 1.47% Asian. The most frequent places of birth for the foreign-born residents are Guyana (8%), Philippines (7%), Mexico (6%), Guatemala (6%), Honduras (6%), Canada (6%) and Argentina (6%).

The differentiation of households by type of relationship shows that more than half (60.9%) of them had children younger than 18 living with them. Almost 80% were married couples living together. Households made up of non-families and individuals represented about 14% each. People 65 years of age and over living alone were less than one percent.

New Hanover Criminal & Employment Data

According to the N.J. State Police Uniform Crime, nine major crimes were committed in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 0.9 and a violent rate of 0.0. There were no murders, rapes, robberies, assaults or bias crimes. The reports included four burglaries, 8 cases of domestic violence, and three incidents of police force.

Data from 2000 on educational attainment of the population aged 25 and older reveals that there were 33.4% high school graduates. More than fourth had some college or an associate degree. Holders of a bachelor's degree represented 11.3%. Those with a master's, professional or doctorate degree accounted for 3.3%.

Males are commonly engaged in public administration (24%), health care (14%) and construction (8%). Females are employed in health care (20%), educational services (19%) and social assistance (10%).

Call Before Appearing in Mount Holly Court

Mt. Holly is the judicial hub of Burlington County. The Superior Court of New Jersey for Burlington County is located in Mt. Holly. This court contains the Criminal and Family Part, which hear both adult felony charges and all juvenile criminal charges in Burlington County. Call to speak with an experienced defense lawyer.

For disorderly persons offenses, DWI and traffic violations, the Mt. Holly Municipal Court has jurisdiction.

Mount Holly - New Jersey

What is presently Mount Holly was originally formed as Northampton in 1688. Another of its former names was Bridgetown. It was settled by Quakers and served as temporary state capital during the Revolution. It was incorporated as one of the State's initial 104 townships in 1798. It received its present name in 1931. Aside from being the county seat of Burlington County, it is also a suburb of Philadelphia.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there was an all urban population of 10,728 residents in 2000. With a total area of 2.0 square miles, the population density is very high at 3,750 people per square mile.
In 2000, the median age of males was 35.0 versus 36.8 for females. The highest percentage of the population was found in the 25-44 age group (32.2%). This was followed by those younger than 18 (26.3%), 45 to 44 (19.6%) and 65 years of age and over (12.4%).

Mt. Holly Demographic Info

The median income for the approximately 3,000 households recounted in 2000 $43,284. This experienced an increase to $55,239 by 2008. The median income of the close to 2,600 families was $52,000 in 2000. Males had a median income almost 40% higher than females ($38,186 versus $27,425). The per capita income was $19,672. . This value more than doubled by 2008 to $211,935. About 9.9% of the population was living below the poverty line.

The most common first ancestries reported are German (12.4%), Irish (12.2%), Italian (10.9%), English (8.9%), American (5.5%) and Polish (4.3%). In 2000, the composition by race was 68.68% White, 21.57% African American, 8.78% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 1.37% Asian. The most usual places of birth for foreign-born residents are Korea (15%), Germany (12%), Colombia (8%), Jamaica (7%), Japan (6%), Bangladesh (6%) and Philippines (5%).

Almost a third (32.0%) of all households had children under the age of 18 living with them. Household break-down by type reveals that 44.0% were made up of married couples living together. Non-families and individuals represented 33.9% and 27.2% of the households.

There were more households composed of a female with no husband present than those of people 65 years old and over living alone (17.3% versus 10.0%).
The Criminal Investigations Division has three detectives. According to the N.J. State Police Uniform Crime, 311 major crimes were committed in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 30.4 and a violent rate of 3.8. There were no murders, rapes or bias crimes. The reports included 19 robberies, 20 assaults, 31 burglaries, 230 cases of domestic violence, and 24 incidents of police force.

The 2000 Census data for educational attainment of the population 25 and older shows 35.1% completed high school and 24.2% some college or associate degree. Holders of a bachelor's degree account for 14.4%. Those with a master's, professional or doctorate degree represent 4.2%.

The male population is mostly engaged in public administration (12%), construction (11%) and educational services (6%). Females are employed in health care (12%), educational services (11%) and public administration (9%).

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.

Marlboro Police make a surprising number of criminal arrests. Most of the criminal arrests in Marlboro are for shoplifting and marijuana possession. I have represented clients for both these charges in the Marlboro Court. A significant amount of the criminal charges in Marlboro are also domestic violence related.

Either a police officer or a private citizen can file a criminal complaint in the Marlboro Township Court. The Marlboro Municipal Court has jurisdiction over most of these charges. If the charge is an indictable crime (felony), it will be sent to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office for review.

In the meantime, you will be scheduled for a first appearance in the Marlboro Municipal Court. The court is located at 1979 Township Drive, Marlboro, New Jersey. The court is very close to Manalapan Township, which has its own municipal court only minutes away. Marlboro lies at the intersection of several important roads. These include Route 9, Route 18 and Route 520. Arrests for marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia are common after routine traffic stops on these roads.

This is known as the "complaint stage." During this process, the intake unit will screen the complaints and any available evidence to determine whether they are going to keep the case. In some cases, the prosecutor's office decides that there is insufficient evidence or that the allegations are too minor to warrant their involvement. In these cases, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office will usually downgrade the indictable charges and return the complaints to the Marlboro Municipal Court as disorderly persons offenses.

In other states, disorderly persons offenses are called misdemeanors. In New Jersey, we have a distinction between disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses. Common disorderly persons offenses in Marlboro include shoplifting and simple assault. These charges are punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a $1000 fine. Common petty disorderly persons offenses include disorderly conduct, sort of a catch all charge.

After the prosecutor's office makes their determination, you will be scheduled for a status conference in the municipal court if your case was remanded. If the prosecutor's office decides to keep your case, it will either assign to the pre-indictment court, or in more serious cases, directly to a trial team for a grand jury presentment.

A Grand Jury is a panel of jurors who will vote on whether your case proceeds or not. If the Grand Jury returns (true bills) an indictment, you will next be scheduled for a pre-arraignment conference. If you have already hired a criminal defense attorney by this time, your attorney will probably try to have your appearance at this hearing waived.

The next appearance will be your arraignment, where you must plead guilty or not-guilty. The prosecutor's office will likely have provided all the evidence in the case to your attorney. The will ask acknowledgement of receipt of discovery. The arraignment is followed by status conferences and if necessary, trial. Call to speak with a Monmouth County criminal defense attorney to learn more about the process.

New Jersey Juvenile Court Lawyer

Most parents feel a justifiable sense of panic when their child is accused of a crime. Help is available however. My office has represented many children and teenagers in New Jersey who have faced serious charges including drug possession, assault, eluding law enforcement officers, shoplifting, theft and other offenses. Call to speak with a New Jersey juvenile delinquency lawyer.

Consequences of Juvenile Charges in New Jersey

Children who are accused of criminal offenses (juvenile delinquency) in New Jersey face potentially life-altering consequences. While is is commonly heard that juvenile records are "sealed" once a child turns 18 years old. This is somewhat misleading. For example, if your child desires a career in law enforcement, the law, or government, even a juvenile record can affect career and training opportunities such as admission to a police academy or a state bar.

An individual's complete criminal history, including as a juvenile, is made a part of that person's record of arrests and prosecutions ("RAP") sheet. A juvenile adjudication can also be relevant in determining eligibility into the pre-trial intervention program ("PTI").

This can be critical in a situation where a juvenile is adjudicated delinquent and put on probation at, say, age 17 and then soon thereafter becomes an adult and is again facing criminal charges. It is therefore very important that your family consult with an experienced New Jersey juvenile defense attorney if your son or daughter is facing charges in a New Jersey Court.

New Jersey Juvenile Court System

Some juvenile's cases are diverted from formal court proceedings by sending the child to what is known as a Juvenile Conference Committee (JCC). This can be a good opportunity, since it allows the child, their parents, and their attorney to sit in an informal setting with a panel of community members to resolve their case.

Other such diversionary programs include what is known as a "referee hearing." These are typically held in the court house of your county of residence. This is more formal than the JCC hearings but still held before a judge and on the record. Personally, I have mixed feelings about these hearings. From my experience, I have seen judges take a one-size fits all approach during these hearings. Further, the same rights a juvenile would have just down the hallway in the Family Part are not really afforded to the juvenile in these referee hearings.

I have represented juveniles during these hearings. An attorney can ensure that your child is treated fairly and that participation in this hearing (which is voluntary depending on the juvenile's age) is in your child's best interests. If you are not happy with outcome of this hearing, you file an appeal, but this must be done immediately, unlike in other parts of the Superior Court where the time to appeal is 45 days. I have represented juvenile's during these appeals and later at former proceedings after winning the appeal.

The next more formal proceeding is for your child to be scheduled for a "counsel-mandatory plea hearing." This is akin to an arraignment in adult criminal court. You child must be represented by an attorney at this hearing. Here, a plea of guilty or not-guilty must be entered. The case will be prosecuted by the County Prosecutor's Office.

Often, the prosecutors in the juvenile courts are relatively new to the office and can sometimes take very hard line. Your attorney can negotiate with the prosecutor to obtain a fair outcome to the case. If a fair agreement can not be reached, your child has the right to have a trial, where the State would have the burden to proof the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.

Juveniles who have been taken into custody or charged with a crime or disorderly persons offense in Ocean County may face very serious consequences. Accordingly, it is crucial to consult with an experienced Toms River juvenile criminal defense attorney if your child has been summoned for a court appearance in the Family Part of the Superior Court in Ocean County, New Jersey.

If your son or daughter has been arrested for theft, assault, trespassing, disorderly person, eluding, or other criminal act, New Jersey's juvenile justice system usually does little to make the situation any easier. While the Ocean County Juvenile Justice system is supposed to be based on "rehabilitating" the juvenile, often the police and prosecutors take a very adversarial approach,

There is a common misconception that juvenile adjudications are insignificant and that they simply go away automatically and are sealed forever. Rather, juvenile's can face lasting consequences for their mistakes. For example, law school applications, medical school applications, law enforcement and some government jobs require applicants to disclose their entire criminal history, even that which occurred when the applicant was under 18 years old.

Under New Jersey law, juveniles are never really "arrested." Rather, they are "taken into custody." If the allegations against them are proven in court, they are not "convicted of a crime, but rather "adjudicated delinquent." The terminology differences between the adult and juvenile justice system alone can cause great confusion to parents. Municipal Courts in New Jersey are not allowed to hear juvenile delinquency cases. These cases are instead heard in the New Jersey Superior Court, Family Part. If your child has been scheduled to appear in the Juvenile / Family Court, he or she must be represented by an attorney. Call now for a consultation on how the situation can be best handled by an attorney who knows the system.

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Juveniles who are charged with criminal offenses in Middlesex County can face very serious consequences. These can include probation, incarceration, a record, and in some cases Megan's Law listing. It is therefore crucial to consult with an experienced New Brunswick court defense attorney if you have received a notice for your child to appear in the Family Part of the Superior Court in Middlesex County.

The Middlesex County Juvenile Court is located at 56 Paterson St., P. O. Box 964, New Brunswick. Special rules apply to the police who seek to detain a child. First, it should be noted that juveniles involved in "family crisis" are distinguished by law from "delinquent juveniles." See State in the Interest of J.G., 227 N.J. Super. 324 (Chanc. 1988). Rule 5:21-4 provides that a juvenile may not be placed in a detention or shelter other than specified by the Juvenile Justice Commission. No juvenile may be placed in an adult jail, prison, or lock-up unless, no other facility is available and a brief holding is necessary to allow release of the juvenile to his/her parents or guardian.

Under no circumstances may a juvenile be placed with adult offenders. See County of Hudson v. State, Dept. of Law and Public Safety, 328 N.J. Super. 308 (App Div. 2000).

No Juvenile under the age of 11 may be detained under any circumstances. See Rule 5:21-5, unless the child has committed an offense, if committed by an adult, would constitute arson, or a first or second degree offense. A juvenile over the age of 11 may only be detained if detention is necessary to secure the presence of the juvenile at the next hearing or if the physical safety of persons, property or the community would be threatened by the juvenile. A juvenile may be temporarily detained if the criteria for detention has been met and the juvenile is charged with a disorderly or petty disorderly persons offense.

Juveniles who are charged with criminal offenses in Monmouth County face serious consequences. It is vital to consult with an experienced Freehold juvenile defense attorney if your child has been scheduled a court appearance in the Family Part of the Superior Court in Monmouth County.

Parents whose children have been arrested for shoplifting, assault, trespassing or other criminal acts are understandingly upset as it is, and New Jersey's juvenile justice system does not usually make things any easier. There is a common misconception that juvenile adjudications "don't matter" and that they simply go away and are sealed. Rather, juvenile's can face lasting consequences for their misdeeds. For example, law school applications, medical school applications, law enforcement and some government jobs require applicants to disclose their entire criminal history, even that which occurred when the applicant was under 18 years old.

Under New Jersey law, juveniles are never really "arrested." Rather, they are "taken into custody." If the allegations against them are proven in court, they are not "convicted of a crime, but rather "adjudicated delinquent." The terminology differences between the adult and juvenile justice system alone can cause great confusion to parents. Municipal Courts in New Jersey are not allowed to hear juvenile delinquency cases. These cases are instead heard in the New Jersey Superior Court, Family Part. If your child has been scheduled to appear in the Juvenile / Family Court, he or she must be represented by an attorney. Call now for a consultation on how the situation can be best handled by an attorney who knows the system.