Criminal/Traffic/DWI

At Helfand & Associates we defend clients with Criminal, traffic, DWI and drug charges in the Municipal and Superior Courts. We also handle Juvenile cases in the Superior Court.

With many years of experience handling municipal court cases, the attorneys in our Livingston and Rockaway offices are well acquainted with the court system and the local judiciary. Jacqueline Pivawer, Esq. is a former assistant prosecutor for the City of Newark. If a case should be tried she will do it and is extremely experienced at doing so.

The types of cases we handle in our municipal court practice include, but are not limited to:

Traffic tickets
DWI
Theft
Shoplifting
Simple Assault
Aggravated Assault
Domestic Violence
Drug Offenses
Juvenile Offenses
Expungements

While municipal court cases are offenses compared to crimes, many lower court charges carry stiff penalties. In New Jersey, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is among the most serious municipal court offenses.

If you are charged with a DWI offense, you may lose your driver’s license or serve a jail sentence. Not only is your freedom at stake, but also your ability to earn a living. You and your family may be affected in a variety of ways, including:

Mandatory Jail Sentence
Loss of driver’s license
Fines
Vehicle Immobilization or Forfeiture
Alcohol abuse assessment and treatment
Community service
Criminal record
Increased insurance rates
Cancellation of Insurance
Mandatory Alcohol Safety School
Job loss

When you are charged with a DWI, it is essential to have an experienced and knowledgeable attorney at your side. At Helfand & Associates, we are well versed in the array of scientific procedures and tests, which police officers administer to prove your guilt and are prepared to question the tests’ reliability, accuracy and validity.

When you are charged with a municipal offense and need skilled legal help, call our law firm at (973) 366-3500 in Rockaway or (973) 992-2600 in Livingston to learn how our experience can benefit you.