Q: Can multiple charges be added to a single ticket after being issued when a vehicle was not stopped on public road
Vehical was parked on private property not pulled over by law enforcement
A:
Yes, it is possible for charges to be added to a citation or ticket after it was issued. The fact that the vehicle was parked on private property does not necessarily prevent additional charges from being added. When a cop issues a ticket or citation, it is typically sent to the local prosecuting office (the State) along with details of the incident for review. Charges could be added by the prosecutors office if new information came to light or if a police officer simply overlooked something the incident. However, if the statue of limitations has expired on the charges, these charges cannot be added. The statute of limitation gives the state a certain amount of time to file charges after an incident occurs. If charges are not filed before the statute of limitations expires, the state is barred from bringing the charges. In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for most DWI offenses is 90 days.
Furthermore, some offenses, including DWI/DUI offenses, can be charged regardless of whether the incident took place on public or private property. New Jersey DWI statutes do not distinguish between public and private properties, but instead criminalize the action of driving while impaired regardless of where you are doing it, so long as it is in the state of New Jersey.
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