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New Albany Mayor's Court AttorneyÂ
The Mayor’s Court serves as a local judicial forum to rule on misdemeanor cases alleged to be in violation of the City’s Codified Ordinances. The Court hears misdemeanor offenses with the exception of second offense driving under the influence, second offense driving under DUI suspensions or financial responsibility suspensions, and domestic violence cases.
If you have been charged with a criminal offense in New Albany, it is important to hire an attorney who is experienced in representing clients in Mayor's Court. Attorney Adam Burke represents clients from all over Ohio, including New Albany. Contact Attorney Adam Burke now at (614) 280-9122 for your free consultation.Â
New Albany Mayor's Court Location and Personnel
Mayor's Court is held every Wednesday and court dates can be found at the following website address:Â http://newalbanyohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2017-Court-Dates.pdf
The City of New Albany Mayor's Court is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and is located at the following address:
New Albany Village Hall
99 West Main Street
New Albany, Ohio 43054
(614) 855-8577
New Albany Mayor's Court consists of the following court personnel:
- Prosecutor: Marty Nobile
- Magistrate: Sean Maxfield Â
- Clerk of Court: Penny WintersÂ
New Albany Mayor's Court Plea DescriptionsÂ
Guilty plea — A guilty plea is a complete admission of your guilt. If you plead guilty, there will be a short sentencing hearing. At the hearing you will have a chance to explain any extenuating circumstances you would like to have considered before the sentence is imposed.
No contest plea — If you plead no contest, it means you are not contesting the facts that are written on the ticket or complaint, but you are not admitting that the facts written there are a violation of the law. If you plead no contest, the court will look at the ticket and see if a violation of the law has been properly alleged there.Â
A difference between a no contest plea and a guilty plea is that a no contest plea cannot be used against you in some later court proceeding. A guilty plea can be used against you under some circumstances.
Guilty — If you plead not guilty your case will be set for trial, usually in about two weeks. You have the option to testify and you can call any witnesses you may have. During trial, the Prosecutor also has the opportunity to call witnesses and put on evidence, and you have the right to ask the Prosecutor's witnesses questions. Â
You have the right to a jury trial if you are charged with an offense which could carry a fine over $500 or possible jail time. If you would like a trial by jury, you must request one in writing within a certain period of time. Your case will then be transferred to Municipal Court where there are jurors available.Â
Some people who receive tickets are not required to come to court if they pay the fine amount before their court date. This is referred to as payable tickets and the officer who wrote the ticket will indicate on the ticket whether you could pay it without coming to court.
The amount you would have to pay is listed on the Mayor's Court website, or can be obtained by calling the Mayor’s Court Clerk, and includes all court costs. Currently court costs are a minimum of $59 and can exceed that amount depending on your case.
Mayor's Court New Albany LawyerÂ
If you have been charged with a criminal offense in New Albany, OH, it is important to hire an attorney to represent your interests in Mayor's Court. The process can be confusing and our attorneys will make every effort to get you the best possible outcome for your situation. Call Attorney Adam Burke Llc at (614) 280-9122 for your free consultation today.