Old Bridge Underage Drinking Attorneys
Juvenile Crime Lawyer Defends Clients Charged with Underage Drinking in Old Bridge, NJ
Old Bridge, New Jersey is widely regarded as an attractive community; having been named a contender for the title of one of the best places to live in the United States by Money magazine in both 2005 and 2007 and is noted for being a very popular area to raise children. The township offers its residents a wide array of programs, facilities, and events allowing its young people the ability to participate in many activities. Old Bridge has numerous playing fields, tennis and basketball courts, art workshops, technology classes and social clubs. Despite these great qualities, it is sometimes necessary for the Old Bridge Police Department to investigate underage drinking offenses and file charges against those involved.
Penalties for Old Bridge Underage Drinking Violations
For instance, anyone under the age of 21 possessing a blood alcohol level of 0.01% or more, but less than 0.08% has violated New Jersey’s underage drinking and driving laws. Under N.J.S.A. § 39:4-50.14, a licensed driver who violates this law will lose his or her license for a period of 30 days or more. An unlicensed driver who violates this law will be prohibited from obtaining a driver’s license for a period of 30 days or more from the date that person is eligible to obtain a license or the date of conviction, whichever is later. In addition, a violator must perform at least 15 days of community service and complete an alcohol education program.
Fight Underage Drinking Charges in Old Bridge Municipal Court
Underage drinking offenses arising out of Old Bridge, New Jersey are generally handled in the Old Bridge Municipal Court. The court is located at 1 Old Bridge Plaza in the Municipal Complex. The Honorable James F. Weber presides. The court administrator is Katherine M. Tevis.
If you or a loved one has been charged with underage drinking in Old Bridge, New Jersey, it is important to consult with a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer. The law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC regularly represents clients in Old Bridge Municipal Court for underage drinking. Our criminal attorneys have many years of experience handling such offenses. Casey Woodruff, Robert Rowbotham and Gary Grabas are former Prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with over 30 years of trial experience.
Free Consultations Available – Old Bridge Underage Drinking Lawyers
(908) 322-7000
If you would like to speak with one of the firm’s criminal attorneys to discuss an underage drinking offense, you can reach us at (908) 322-7000. Our criminal defense lawyers offer free initial consultations and are available 24 hours a day. The firm has offices in both East Brunswick and Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Directions to Old Bridge Municipal Court
Old Bridge Municipal Court
Bridge Plaza
Bridge, NJ 08857
Traveling South on Garden State Parkway:
Take exit 123 – U.S. 9 south (second exit after Raritan River Bridge Toll Plaza – stay to extreme right after paying toll.) Continue on U.S. 9 south approximately 5 miles to Route 516 East – Matawan exit. (Do not take Route 516 West – Old Bridge exit.) Proceed on Route 516 a very short distance and make a left into the Municipal Complex.
Traveling North on Garden State Parkway:
Take exit 120 (Cheesequake State Park). At top of exit ramp turn right and continue to first traffic light and turn right onto Cliffwood Road. At intersection bear left at the light onto Morristown Road and continue to end. Make a right onto Route 34 north. Continue on Route 34 and make a left at the first traffic light (Cottrell Road). Continue on Cottrell Rd. for approximately 1-2 miles. The entrance to the complex is on the right between the ice arena and the library. Go into the complex and go to the second lot (on the left) to park. You will see a walkway in between two buildings and the main building is straight ahead.
