Traffic TIcket Archives - NJ Traffic Ticket Attorneys

Marijuana Possession in Motor Vehicle Charges Dismissed

New Jersey Drug Possession in Motor Vehicle Attorneys What may have started as a minor traffic stop for speeding or careless driving can quickly turn into a search of your vehicle and a subsequent arrest for marijuana possession. This happens on a daily basis in New Jersey. Moreover, most drivers refuse consent, only to have the officers search the car anyway based on probable cause from the scent of marijuana. If this has happened to you, it is imperative that you speak with an attorney about your rights and the charges you are facing. Marijuana Possession, under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10(a)4 is a criminal offense that carries up to six (6) months in jail, fines, probation, license suspension and lasting affect of a criminal record. Additionally, if you were found in possession of marijuana in your car, the officer may charge you with the traffic offense known as CDS in a Motor [...]

Marijuana Possession in Motor Vehicle Charges DismissedWilliam Fay IV2016-11-03T11:38:47-04:00

Client Charged With 6 Traffic Violations, including Leaving the Scene of an Accident, has Charges Dismissed

New Jersey Traffic Ticket Attorney Everyday, motorists are stopped and pulled-over for violating New Jersey's motor vehicle violations. Depending on the predicate offense, you could be facing a licenses suspension, points on your driver' license, insurance premium hikes, or even jail time in some instances. Charges like Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Careless Driving, or Third Offense Cellphone violations carry varying amount of points and can result to court-imposed or administrative suspensions. If you or someone you know have been issued a traffic ticket, call the traffic ticket attorneys of New Jersey at (877) 450-8301. With nearly 200 years of cumulative experience, including time spent as prosecutors, our firm has what it takes to help beat your charges. Call (877) 450-8301 and speak with an attorney today. Traffic Tickets Dismissed in Union County Just this past week, our firm represented a client who was charged with six (6) separate [...]

Client Charged With 6 Traffic Violations, including Leaving the Scene of an Accident, has Charges DismissedWilliam Fay IV2016-03-21T12:15:37-04:00

Unlicensed Driver Ticket in Monmouth County Downgraded to Touring Violation

N.J.S.A. 39:3-10(b) Unlicensed Driver Ticket Attorney Whether you a a recent immigrant or a long-standing "on again off again" licensed driver, being stopped and ticketed for being an Unlicensed Driver, in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:3-10, can have serious consequences. Not only are you facing upwards of sixty (60) days in county jail, but you will be assessed high fines, yearly surcharges and a minimum period of license suspension not less than six (6) months! These penalties could spell doom for those of us who need a license for work. If you or someone you know have been charged as an Unlicensed Driver, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:3-10(b), call the Traffic Ticket attorneys today. Our firm can assist you with your matter, regardless of the circumstances. Call (877) 450-8301 today and speak with a firm that has the pedigree you deserve. Mandatory Six (6) Month License Suspension Avoided in Monmouth County Recently, [...]

Unlicensed Driver Ticket in Monmouth County Downgraded to Touring ViolationWilliam Fay IV2016-02-26T10:40:12-05:00

8 Points in Traffic Tickets Dismissed in Lieu of No-Point Traffic Ticket

Mercer County Traffic Ticket Attorney With Some of New Jersey's Biggest roadways running through it, Mercer County is a hub for motor vehicle traffic. Roads like 295, 195, I-95, Route 1 and Route 206, It is no surprise that Local Police and New Jersey State Troopers are handing out Speeding Tickets, under N.J.S.A. 39:4-98, and Driving While Suspended Tickets, under N.J.S.A. 39:3-40, at such a frequent rate. Drivers in towns like Hopewell, Ewing, Hamilton, Princeton, Lawrenceville and West Windsor are paying heavy costs in fines not just to the local towns but also to the New Jersey DMV and each driver's soaring insurance costs. Keeping points off your license is crucial to keeping you insurance costs low and your surcharges non-existent. If you or someone you know have been charged with Speeding, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-98 in New Jersey, call (877) 450-8301. Our team of former prosecutors can assist you [...]

8 Points in Traffic Tickets Dismissed in Lieu of No-Point Traffic TicketWilliam Fay IV2015-12-23T10:34:37-05:00

Three Point Traffic Ticket New Jersey

NJ Three Point Traffic Ticket Attorney A majority of New Jersey issued moving violations carry what we commonly referred to as "points". These points attach to our driver's abstract and follow us around at Municipal Court, DMV and even with Car Insurance Providers. Excessive accumulation of motor vehicle points may result in yearly surcharges, increased insurance premiums and even a suspension of your driving privileges. Each ticket is assigned a numerical point value. In New Jersey, there or three (3) common types of moving violations that carry three points. These include: N.J.S.A. 39:4-115 Improper Turn at a Traffic Light, N.J.S.A. 39:4-123 Improper Right or Left Turn, and N.J.S.A. 39:4-125 Improper U-Turn. If you or someone you love have been issued a ticket for making an Improper Turn, contact an experienced traffic attorney today. With offices located throughout New Jersey, our team of attorneys, some of whom were prosecutors themselves, is well-equipped to handle your traffic matter. [...]

Three Point Traffic Ticket New JerseyWilliam Fay IV2015-12-15T15:30:01-05:00

Careless Driving Amended to No-Point $56 Ticket

Careless driving Ticket Downgraded to Cheaper No-Point Ticket Careless Driving is that "catch-all" traffic ticket that can apply to almost any type of driving. The language of the statute is intentionally vague so that it may cover almost any situation. All that needs to happen is: 1) driving a vehicle without due caution or circumspection, and 2) a likelihood that this driving could endanger person or property. Moreover, most of this is left up to the interpretation of the officer involved as they are typically the only other party witness to the action. For these reasons, among others, drivers often contact our office to help them fight these two (2) point tickets so that they may keep their driver's abstract as clean as possible. For more information on what our firm full of former Municipal and County Prosecutors can do for you, call (877) 450-8301. With roughly 200 years of legal experience, [...]

Careless Driving Amended to No-Point $56 TicketWilliam Fay IV2015-10-20T14:39:32-04:00

Four Point Traffic Tickets in New Jersey

Four (4) Point Tickets in New Jersey As most New Jersey Drivers are aware, a majority of our state's traffic violations carry the ancillary consequence/penalty known as motor vehicle points. Depending on the type of offense and the circumstances surrounding your charge, you could be facing anywhere between zero (0) and eight (8) points for any individual ticket. For the purposes of this blog, my focus will be on those New Jersey Traffic Tickets that carry four (4) points. These tickets include a variety of Improper Passing violations, Driving in an Unsafe Manner (where you have already used your prior two no point violations under this offense) and Speeding tickets (where your speed is at a rate between 15-29 miles over the posted speed limit). In addition to any fines an assessments issued by the municipal judge, you will also face insurance eligibility points which will raise your monthly premium, as [...]

Four Point Traffic Tickets in New JerseyWilliam Fay IV2015-10-08T14:45:32-04:00

No Insurance Ticket and Leaving The Scene of an Accident Ticket Dismissed

Traffic Ticket Attorneys Driving Without Insurance is one of the most common traffic violations each year in New Jersey. If convicted, this charge carries up to a $1,000 fine and a mandatory one year loss of your driving privileges. This is pretty severe for an offense that can stem from a honest mistake of failing to make your monthly car insurance payments. If you or someone you know have been charged with a traffic offense in New Jersey, contact the New Jersey Traffic Ticket Attorneys at (877) 450-8301. Our team of former prosecutors can assist you in successfully fighting your traffic tickets and obtaining the best outcome possible under the circumstances. Driver Without Insurance and Caught Leacing the Scene of an Accident has Both Tickets Dismissed Recently, an associate of mine appeared on behalf of a client who had been charged with three traffic violations: Failure to Carry Insurance, N.J.S.A. 39:6B-2; [...]

No Insurance Ticket and Leaving The Scene of an Accident Ticket DismissedWilliam Fay IV2015-09-15T15:20:19-04:00

Driving While Suspended Ticket N.J.S.A. 39:3-40 Reduced

Driving While Suspended Lawyer N.J.S.A. 39:3-40 Driving while your license is suspended or on the revoked list is a serious traffic offense. In addition to over $1,000 in fines and surcharges, you are subject to an additional period of suspension of your driving privileges (on top of your current suspension), as well as mandatory incarceration at the county jail(repeat offenders or Driving While Suspended for a DWI). With all of these things in mind, it is evident that Driving While Suspended, under N.J.S.A. 39:3-40, requires the expertise of an experience traffic attorney. If you or someone in your family are currently facing a traffic ticket for driving while suspended, contact the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall today. Our legal team of traffic attorneys were once prosecutors themselves. Thus, we have the pedigree necessary to handle your case. To avoid a suspension of your license or jail time, contact us at (877) [...]

Driving While Suspended Ticket N.J.S.A. 39:3-40 ReducedWilliam Fay IV2015-09-03T16:06:41-04:00

Four Point Improper Passing Ticket Amended to Zero Point Ticket

We have all been stuck in a sea of traffic before. It is then that the thought of driving along the shoulder to scurry by the masses crosses our mind. For those of us who pursue this thought, you may find yourself in a precarious position if a police officer witnesses your actions and pulls you over. The most fitting traffic ticket for this type of moving violation is Improper Passing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-84, N.J.S.A. 39:4-85, or N.J.S.A. 39:4-86. In fact, this exact type of situation happened to a client of mine just recently. I advised him that he was subject to a a four (4) point ticket for improper passing, and that with his current driving record, he would be subject to yearly surcharges, courtesy of the Motor Vehicle Commission, should he plead guilty to the offense. If you or someone you love were pulled over for Improper [...]

Four Point Improper Passing Ticket Amended to Zero Point TicketWilliam Fay IV2015-09-02T09:44:52-04:00

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 DismissedWilliam Fay IV2015-08-31T13:02:53-04:00

4 Point Speeding Ticket Reduced to No Points

NJ Traffic Ticket Attorney Most New Jersey drivers, at least at one point during their lives, have been pulled over for Speeding, in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-98. Depending on your speed and the location of the offense (construction zone, school zone, etc.) these charges can carry significant fines, up to a five (5) points assessment by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, plus any other hikes in your insurance premiums based on your providers practices. Moreover, depending on your driving record, these points, ranging from two (2) to five (5) based on your speed, may push you over the threshold for yearly DMV surcharges and/or an administrative suspension. With all of the ancillary repercussions, it is in your best interest to seek out consultation with an experienced New Jersey Traffic Attorney on the law. This consultation may provide your with the best tactics and strategies applicable to defend against your Speeding ticket. The [...]

4 Point Speeding Ticket Reduced to No PointsWilliam Fay IV2015-05-29T11:16:18-04:00

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-PointsWilliam Fay IV2015-05-01T16:17:55-04:00