If I plead guilty or I am found guilty of any offense (traffic or criminal) and I am not satisfied with the judgment of the Judge finding me guilty or the sentence that he imposed, what can I do?

Any person who is dissatisfied with the finding made by the Court or the sentence that is imposed has the right to appeal to the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division. He or she will receive a "Trial De Novo" before a Superior Court Judge based upon the transcript of the hearing had at the Municipal Court level. You must arrange for the cost of the transcript by placing a deposit with the Court and file the appropriate forms provided by the Municipal Violations Bureau. You must accomplish the filing of your appear within twenty days of the date of your conviction and/or sentence in the Municipal Court.

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1. If I wish to simply pay a fine for parking and certain moving offenses, what do I do?
2. What do I do if I have received a Summons that requires my Court appearance and I wish to plead guilty at that time?
3. If I have received a Summons and I wish to contest the allegations made in the Summons, how should I proceed?
4. If I have been charged with a criminal offense, such as a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense or a violation of a Township Ordinance, what must I do?
5. If I plead guilty or I am found guilty of any offense (traffic or criminal) and I am not satisfied with the judgment of the Judge finding me guilty or the sentence that he imposed, what can I do?
6. What If I plead guilty or I am found guilty and I don’t have the funds to pay the fine?
7. What if I fail to appear, fail to notify the Court of a new address, fail to pay a fine or costs or otherwise fail to follow the direction in the Summons, by the Court Staff or the Municipal Judge?