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

The form of this question reminds me of the meme with the little baby saying, "So the cop shouted, 'pull over,' and I answered, 'no, cardigan!' Instead of hazarding a guess, because I am not entirely certain of the question asked here, it might be worthwhile to arrange a... View More

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

To be held in pretrial detention is ordinarily not part of anyone's plans. Nevertheless, more information is required to develop the arguments for his release. In the meantime, if your friend very much wants the court to order pretrial release, then he will want to give careful thought to... View More

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.

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.

Depending on a variety of factors, you might be eligible to expunge the juvenile record. You would need to contact an attorney to discuss this option in greater detail.

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

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

A conviction for this motor vehicle offense carries 2 Motor Vehicle points and 2 Insurance Eligibility Points.

More information is required. It would be a good idea to talk to an attorney on the telephone and meet her or him before pleading guilty.

To find out the date and time, either call the municipal court on the telephone, or look it up using the judiciary’s Municipal Court Case Search.

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.

Instead of changing the lock, it seems you ought to consult an attorney knowlegable in property law. More information is required to determine whether and how to remove the occupant from the land.

The answer to this question depends on the specific facts of the case and, perhaps more importantly, prosecutorial discretion.

You ought to have the opportunity to tell the judge. If I were defense counsel, I would ask that you be excused for cause.

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

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.

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

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