Somers Point Criminal Lawyer & Former Prosecutor
Somers Point is a city in the eastern part of Atlantic County, southwest of Atlantic City. Somers Point was incorporated as a city on April 9, 1902, from all of Somers Point borough and additional portions of Egg Harbor Township. Somers Point is in the second congressional district. New Jersey’s Second Congressional District is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R-Ventnor City).
The Somers Point Municipal Court is in session every Tuesday night commencing at 5:00 p.m. There are typically between 30 to 50 criminal and traffic cases on Somers Point Municipal Court docket every Tuesday night. The municipal court is located in the same building as the Somers Point Police Station at One W. New Jersey Avenue, Somers Point, NJ.
Somers Point criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor John W. Tumelty focuses on representing persons charged with criminal offenses and DWI’s in Somers Point, Atlantic County, NJ. Attorney John W. Tumelty is a former state prosecutor and former assistant Atlantic County prosecutor. Mr. Tumelty has 30 years of criminal law experience, both as a former prosecutor and defense attorney.
The Law Offices of John W. Tumelty are located in Somers Point and right outside of Ocean City, in Upper Township. Mr. Tumelty appears regularly in Somers Point Municipal Court defending persons charged with criminal offenses and DWI’s. There are a lot of bars and liquor establishments in Somers Point. Gregory’s Bar and Charlie’s Bar are two of the well-known bars in Somers Point. Somers Point is quite crowded on weekend nights, especially during the summer months. The Somers Point police issue a lot of criminal complaints charging simple assault, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, DWI tickets, criminal trespass, resisting arrest, obstructing justice etc. If you are found guilty of a criminal offense, you will have a criminal record. A criminal record can have unexpected consequences and affect your ability to get a good job.
If you have been arrested in Somers Point and charged with a criminal offense or DWI ticket, please contact the Law Offices of John W. Tumelty at 609-390-4600. Mr. Tumelty is available 24/7 for a free consultation. Mr. Tumelty will be happy to discuss the facts of your case and the relevant criminal law. Mr. Tumelty will lay out the best possible legal strategy for avoiding a criminal record or loss of license in a DWI case.
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