Manasquan
Manasquan, Monmouth County DWI/DUI Defense Attorney
Manasquan Criminal & Municipal Court Charges
When Summer Activities Become Illegal Activities
The summer is an exciting time for young people. With no school, relaxed curfews, and parties, it is a great time to let loose, but it can also be a time when young people make mistakes that affect their futures. My name is Anthony N. Palumbo of the firm Palumbo & Renaud, and with over 35 years of criminal trial experience, I understand that fun summer nights can easily lead to charges of DUI/DWI, Possessing an Open Container, Public Intoxication, Underage Drinking, Disorderly Conduct, or Possession of Marijuana.
When charged with such an offense, it is to your advantage to hire a former county and municipal prosecutor and a long time criminal defense lawyer, who knows what to expect from the local judges prosecutors and police. Everyone makes mistakes, but don't let one mistake ruin a bright future. Contact me today for a free initial consultation. I represent clients throughout New Jersey including:
- Manasquan
- Belmar
- Seaside Heights
- Point Pleasant
Understanding the Local laws of Manasquan
Did you know that if someone gets into trouble in Manasquan, they may be penalized under two sets of laws: (1) the laws of New Jersey; and (2) the local laws of Manasquan. View the entire Manasquan Code.
Common Charges Include:
- Public Urination
- Fighting
- Property Damage
- Public Consumption
- Eluding Arrest
- Tailgating
- Reckless Driving
- Careless Driving
- Improper Passing of a Vehicle
- Parking offenses
- Nudity
- Indecent Exposure
DUI/DWI and Possessing an Open Container of Alcohol:
- DUI/DWI is a serious offense that can lead to thousands of dollars in fines, jail time, higher insurance premiums, and license suspension or revocation.
- Possessing an Open Container of alcohol leads to a fine of $200 for a first offense, and $250 or ten days of community service for a following offense.
Underage Drinking in Manasquan
If someone is underage and they, purchase alcohol, try to purchase alcohol, have someone purchase alcohol for them, drink in a place licensed to serve alcohol, lie about their age to purchase alcohol, alter their ID to drink or purchase alcohol, or use a fake ID to drink or purchase alcohol, this may result in:
- A disorderly persons offense
- At least a $100 fine
- License suspension for 6 months
- Possible participation in an alcohol education and treatment program
If someone is underage and they possess alcohol on private property; or consume alcohol on private property, they may receive:
- A $250 fine for a first offense
- A $350 fine for a following offense, and possible license suspension for 6 months.
Downgrading a Charge
In some cases, I can have a criminal charge downgraded to a municipal charge. I have obtained thousands of downgraded charges which reduce the impact of a brush with the law on a young person's future.
To see if a charge warrants a downgrade, contact me today for a free initial consultation and I will discuss with you the circumstances of your case and how a possible downgrade could apply.
I am Anthony N. Palumbo, an experienced and aggressive criminal and municipal defense lawyer, and I represent clients in counties throughout New Jersey, including Monmouth, Atlantic, Ocean, Cape May, and the towns of Seaside Heights , Belmar, Manasquan and Point Pleasant .
