Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

I pressed criminal charges against my husband / felonies . he was arrested and released on bail based on the probable cause on the complaint. he was arraigned in the municipal court. when i called the municipal court they said they sent the case to superior court.

Does this mean they are pursuing the charges?

Does this mean the charges have been pressed?

does this mean prosecutor is willing to fight the case for me?

how long before i hear about a court date?


Asked on 12/07/12, 8:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Yes, Yes, Too early to tell yet - no idea could be a week or a year.

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Answered on 12/08/12, 6:34 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Serious criminal charges, felonies, are not handled in municipal court and can not be handled in municipal court. It is Superior Court which has jurisdiction over such charges. In Superior Court the cases are subject to the discretion and handling by the County Prosecutor, who decides whether the charges should be formalized by indictment, dismissed or reduced and sent by to municipal court for disposition. :Your husband's case will proceed routinely.

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Answered on 12/10/12, 11:47 am


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