Municipal Court 101 Seminar 2025
Wednesday, May 14 at 1:30
Wednesday, May 14 at 1:30 at NJSBA Annual Meeting
Borgata Music Box Theater Atlantic City
Cosponsored by the Municipal Court Practice Section
Join experienced practitioners for an introductory program that will provide you with the essential basics of municipal court practice.
Speakers:
-Hon. Adam Greenberg Cherry Hill Municipal Court
-Prosecutor Moshood Muftau, Deputy County Counsel, Prosecutor Plainfield, Roselle
-Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq. [Moderator]
- Barbara Ungar, Esq..
Recent cases and Laws
Discussing New DWI Law signed April 3, 2025
New DWI Law signed April 3, 2025
New Rules for Pre-Court Installation of Interlock Device of persons pending a DWI
Supreme Court DWI plea bargain are allowed per new DWI statute effective February 23, 2024
DRE in DWI cases requires a 12 step process
State v. Olenowski
Stay on trials and Hearings on reliability of new DWI Alcotest 9510 Machine 9510 State v. Cunningham
This is an introduction to municipal court for recently admitted attorneys or for attorneys who is new to the practice area or wants a refresher. Experienced practitioners and judges will discuss important procedures, practical information and practice tips.
Registration at https://njsba.com/meetings-events/annual-meeting
Also attend the Municipal Court Bench-Bar Conference THURSDAY, MAY 15
3:15PM - 4:45PM
1. RECENT CASES & LAWS & THE BUSINESS OF MUNICIPAL COURT PRACTICE 25 MIN
Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq.
2. Barbara Ungar, Esq.. PRE-TRIAL PHASE 25 MIN
Client Meetings/Intake PL
Online dispute resolution & Plea by Mail
Discovery Process
How is Discovery Obtained
Types of Requests
What do I want/don’t want
Holup/Sanctions
Unique Discovery Items
Lab Reports
Audio/Video
Officer’s Notes
3. Moshood Muftau, Deputy County Counsel 20 min
Meeting with Prosecutor
HOW NOT TO ANGER THE PROSECUTOR
Prosecutor Perspective
Framing Case Setting Expectations
Unfamiliar Courtrooms/Prosecutors/Judges
Motion Practice
When to File
Briefing vs Oral
Suppression Motions
4. Judge: Hon. Adam Greenberg
IN COURT PRACTICES 20 min
How not to annoy the staff and court
Plea Agreements
What is permissible
What is not
How do different vicinages handle cases
Civil Reservations
Use of Expert Witnesses: TBA if extra time at end.
No Q & A since a large room. Questions can be asked of panel at the end
