October 2022 I was involved in a car accident. Hit 3 juveniles. Charges with 3 account of attempted murder and three accounts of agg assault. I was released on house arrest. But I haven’t been to court since being released. My court date if October 2023. I wasn’t indicted yet.

answered on Sep 23, 2023
Mistakes can certainly happen. Ordinarily, however, the Superior Court does not schedule the Arraignment until an indictment has been filed. Presumably you were either appointed an attorney through the Office of the Public Defender or you have retained private counsel. Therefore, either of them... View More
This is simply out of curiosity based on a video I saw today.

answered on Jul 27, 2023
New Jersey law recognizes defense of oneself as justification for conduct that would otherwise be considered criminal. One thing that many people seemingly fail to realize, however, is self-defense is not self-executing. This means that a person can be charged, for example, with assault even if he... View More
Someone advised me that the NJ AG made it clear that “operate” means in forward motion. Which from my understanding would exclude parked vehicles and vehicles running but not in motion.

answered on Jul 25, 2023
Although this offense is referred to as "Driving While Intoxicated," the case law on the DWI statute's "operation" element is much broader than the common understanding of the word "driving." This charge is not categorically indefensible, but it is considerable... View More

answered on Jul 5, 2023
There are two point systems. One system applies to the Motor Vehicle Commission, and the other applies to Insurance Eligibility. Accumulating points with the Motor Vehicle Commission can result in surcharges and license suspensions. Additionally, the look back period for the MVC is three years. As... View More
A state trooper followed me off the highway while I was speeding. He followed me for like 30 seconds & pulled off. Never pulled me over. My thing is if I was considerably speeding, wouldn’t he have pulled me over then and there?

answered on Jun 5, 2023
This is a good question. One might expect a reasonable trooper to conduct a stop, request credentials, verify the person’s identity, and decide whether to issue any tickets. But police have been known to mail the tickets to the person believed to be driving. So it is possible that tickets will be... View More
The ticket was careless driving. I hit a railing and my friend was injured. Now I am contacting my insurance company. I don't know what this hearing is about. If I say something wrong at the hearing, will I take all the responsibility for this accident and then the insurance will not pay the... View More

answered on Feb 17, 2023
Calling an attorney to discuss your concerns is probably a good way to spend some time. It can help address concerns about an experience that is unfamiliar and which will be new. But I would hasten to add before making your choice of attorney, you ought to give this matter careful thought. The... View More
Officer saw my good record and pleasantly came over and gave me 3 tickets for speeding. Unlawful operation and not obeying. Signs . He basically said I was speeding 3 different ways. After he complimented me for having no points

answered on Jan 3, 2023
The judiciary takes racism and systemic racism seriously. Based on the description offered here, the officer complimented you, and otherwise acted pleasantly toward you. The issuance of three tickets will probably not persuade the municipal prosecutor of unconstitutional racial discrimination. To... View More
if you receive a warning in new jersey for failing to stop for a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk will that increase your auto insurance rates. Not a ticket but a warning. I have a camera in my car and the video shows nothing except a cop waving to turn left. Can I contest this ?

answered on Nov 17, 2022
A ticket filed in the municipal court is required before direct and collateral consequences become an issue. If a police officer gives only a warning, then the court, motor vehicle commission, and insurance company should not find out about the encounter.
Should I get a lawyer? This is my first offense and I’m extremely lost and unsure it was the middle of the night no cars were on the road and I never wish to harm others this is the first time I got fines let alone pulled over and got a ticket.

answered on Nov 14, 2022
In addition to the penalties described by my colleague, a conviction for Reckless Driving involves serious collateral consequences. These include 5 insurance eligibility points, a 10-year ban on vanity plates, a lifetime ban on courtesy plates, and a 3-year prohibition against driving for a company... View More
I was regrettably doing 88mph in a 35mph school zone. Honest to God I didn't know I was in a school zone I thought the speed limit was 50 either way I was late for work and speeding. So the officer told me I was doing 88mph then comes to give me the ticket and I realized he marked it down and... View More

answered on Sep 29, 2022
There is also the possibility that the prosecutor will have the officer’s handwritten notes indicating that the officer already gave you a break when he issued the speeding ticket to you. If you are concerned, however, then meeting an attorney for a consultation might be something to consider... View More
For example if a section in this law refers only to “highways” does that law apply to all roadways? In regards to a pedestrian moving law.

answered on Sep 14, 2022
Good question! Interpreting a statute can include, but is not limited to, plain text, context with respect to the the text of other statutes, statutory structure, extrinsic evidence of legislative intent, canons of construction, and case law. This research aids in the determination of the meaning... View More
The form already filled out. Can I just get two witnesses inside to sign or how would I get something notarized while incarcerated

answered on Aug 5, 2022
Logistics will require coordination with prison/jail security. Generally speaking if one is serious about the execution of a power of attorney or any other estate planning documents, then one ought to seriously retain an attorney to draft and oversee the execution of the instruments.
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answered on Aug 4, 2022
Attorney General Guidelines for Municipal Prosecutors limit their discretion in plea negotiations on DWI charges. It is unlikely that the Municipal Prosecutor dismissed all charges but the reckless driving without very good reason.
I got pulled over for two traffic violations in NJ. The cop told me I needed to appear in online court for one, however both tickets say that I can plead guilty and pay online without going to court. When I payed online, both online tickets then said that "the matter has been resolved through... View More

answered on Jul 28, 2022
Ordinarily a defense attorney would advise against paying a ticket online. This is because paying the ticket has the legal effect of pleading guilty. And the monetary fine is not the only penalty one faces. Depending on the charge, one might also face license points with the Motor Vehicle... View More
Can you park in front a private mail box All the above in Twp.of Maple Shade NJ.

answered on Jul 22, 2022
New Jersey law generally prohibits parking or standing a vehicle "in front of" a private driveway. Among other exceptions, however, a municipality may enact an ordinance to permit parking in front of private driveways. Beyond this, it seems that contacting a private attorney to inquire... View More

answered on Jul 8, 2022
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commision administers one of the point systems. Private insurance carriers administer the other system. Though subject to change, at present neither system imposes points for this offense.
Specifically, can the 14 1/2 year old be convicted under the child endangerment stature?

answered on Jun 19, 2022
To answer this question, more information is required. An attorney, upon entering his or her appearance in court on a client's behalf, can demand and obtain the discovery. The answers to questions like this depend on the discovery provided by the State. This is preferable to speculating about... View More

answered on Jun 12, 2022
A person charged under N.J.S.A. 39:3-29a faces fines and costs totaling $190, and possibly up to $440 if the person is a driver or operator of an omnibus. It is a good idea to speak on the telephone to a lawyer to review all the details.

answered on Jun 7, 2022
It depends on the attorney. Perhaps calling various attorneys on the telephone to inquire will help develop the desired information. Once this information has been acquired, then the individual can conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether the benefit of retaining counsel outweighs the... View More
Car registered-spouse
Insured under me
Gave my license
Ticket written to my spouse who was not with me he put all of her information on ticket what do i do he did have body cam going

answered on Jun 1, 2022
If I am understanding this correctly, the officer wrote out the ticket to a third party. Here, the third party is the spouse of the vehicle operator. The ticket is a summons for that third party to appear in court. The third party can demand discovery and raise defenses (i.e. it wasn't me) to... View More
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