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N.J.S.A. 39:4-49.1 CDS in a Motor Vehicle Charge Dismissed

Possession of marijuana, or any controlled dangerous substance for that matter, is a criminal offense. However, in addition to any possession charges under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10, you may also be charged with possession of a CDS in a Motor Vehicle if, as you may have guessed, you were in a motor vehicle at the time of the arrest or the drugs were in a motor vehicle at the time of the arrest. In those instances, you will be charged with possession of a CDS in a motor vehicle, a traffic violation, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-49.1. This charge carries monetary penalties, as well as a mandatory two (2) year loss of license. As such, it is imperative that you speak with a traffic ticket attorney before you enter any guilty plea with the court, or risk losing your license, and possibly you job. If you or someone you love are being charged with Possession [...]

N.J.S.A. 39:4-49.1 CDS in a Motor Vehicle Charge Dismissed2015-08-31T13:02:53-04:00

5-Point Reckless Driving Ticket Reduced to 0-Points

Reckless Driving Ticket NJ New Jersey, like any other state, has a variety of statutes that prohibit certain types of unsafe driving. One of the most serious of these is Reckless Driving. A Reckless Driving offense carries up to sixty (60) days in jail, a $200 fine, ninety (90) day loss of license, and a Motor Vehicle Commission imposed 5 points on your license. Altogether these penalties seem severe, as the should.  However, you also face additional financial obligations as your insurance carrier will likely increase your monthly premium or, depending on you record, drop you from the insurance policy altogether. The best way to avoid these penalties and hardships would be to consult with an attorney about how you can avoid the pitfalls of a Reckless Driving charge. The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall is a full-service criminal and traffic defense law firm. We offer our clients the [...]

5-Point Reckless Driving Ticket Reduced to 0-Points2015-05-01T16:17:55-04:00