Local Justice: Decisions in Municipal Court

In State v. David Caraballo, of West Orange, the State charged him with driving while intoxicated, careless driving, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, improper display or unclear plates, and throwing matter from a vehicle, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Defendant pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated; and, as part of the plea agreement, the other charges were dismissed.  The Court suspended his driver's license for 7 months, required him to participate in a program for 12 hours at an Intoxicated Driving Resource Center (IDRC), and also imposed $608.00 in fines & penalties.

In State v. Lloyd Codada, of West Orange, State v. Anthony Ballard, of Irvington, and State v Aida Waller, of Montclair, the State charged the three co-defendants with possession of marijuana, and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.  Their cases were conditionally discharged.  The Court imposed on each 1 year of probation and $806.00 in fines and penalties.