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• How can I appeal my case?
  
  
• What are my Rights as a Defendant?
  
  
• I have two warrants in the state of New Jersey, how can I find out how much they are for?
  
  

• How can I appeal my case?
  
  If defendant does not agree with the court’s decision, they may appeal to Burlington County Superior Court. The appeal does not involve a new trial. Generally, no new testimony or new witnesses may be considered. The Superior Court reviews the transcript of the Municipal Court trial and decision of the Municipal Court Judge, and may change the decision if there has been a mistake made regarding the facts or the law.
  
  An appeal must be filed within twenty (20) days of the Municipal Court Judge’s decision. A filing fee and $200 transcript deposit are due to Court Office at time of filing. Upon request, the Court Administrator will supply any defendant with all necessary Appeal Forms. The defendant may request that their penalty be “stayed” (put on hold) pending the outcome of appeal. The Municipal Court Judge will decide whether that is warranted.
  
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• What are my Rights as a Defendant?
  
  Your Rights as a Defendant in Municipal Courts in the State of New Jersey
  1. You have a RIGHT TO BE INFORMED OF THE CHARGES AGAINST YOU.
  2. You have the RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT concerning the charges against you, and anything you say may be held against you.
  3. You may plead GUILTY or NOT GUILTY to certain non-indictable charges against you, such as: traffic offenses, disorderly persons offenses, and ordinances.
     If you are charged with an INDICTABLE offense, the Judge cannot ask for your plea because you have the right to request a probable cause hearing before the Judge and a trial by jury at the County level if the Grand Jury indicts you.
     There are, however, certain INDICTABLE offenses that may be tried by the Judge if you waive indictment and trial by jury in writing and the County Prosecutor consents. You have the right to be informed if you have been charged with such an offense.
  4. You have the RIGHT TO RETAIN AN ATTORNEY.
  5. You have the RIGHT TO BE ASSIGNED AN ATTORNEY IF:
     • you are charged with an indictable offense and the State Public Defender determines that you cannot afford an attorney; or
     • you are charged with an indictable offense and the Judge determines you cannot afford an attorney and there is a likelihood that if you are convicted you will either go to jail, receive a substantial fine or your driver’s license will be suspended.
  6. You have the RIGHT TO OBTAIN A REASONABLE POSTPONEMENT so that you may have an opportunity to consult with your attorney and prepare a proper defense.
  7. You are PRESUMED TO BE INNOCENT until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
  8. You have the RIGHT TO TESTIFY OR NOT TO TESTIFY in your behalf.
  9. You have the RIGHT TO CALL OR SUBPOENA witnesses to testify in your behalf.
  
  
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• I have two warrants in the state of New Jersey, how can I find out how much they are for?
  
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