Municipal Courts in New Jersey handle serious cases. Drug offenses, assault, harassment, and even some moving violations can result in probation or jail time. Make the wrong choice and you could be paying for it for the rest of your life. In New Jersey Disorderly Persons offenses, such as assault, terroristic threats, and most drug offenses carry up to six months in county jail. Traffic offenses such as DWI, Driving While Suspended, and other violations can result in the loss of your driving privileges as well as potential jail time. Don’t make the mistake of believing these are not serious offenses with significant penalties.