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I am currently making regular payments to cover child support arrears, and I have legal court papers that verify these payments. I would like to know if I can obtain a Real ID driver's license under these circumstances. There have been no previous issues with my driver's license due to... View More 
I have a New York learner's permit and want to know if I can drive in New Jersey under the supervision of a 22-year-old who holds a New York driver's license.
I received a speeding ticket for driving 84 mph in a 50 mph zone, along with a reckless driving ticket. I want to plead guilty to the speeding charge, but I believe the reckless charge is unnecessary. This is my first offense, and I have no history of past tickets. My court date is in the first... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
The consequences are the same whether or not you have a past traffic ticket unless you have a second offense for reckless driving. Reckless driving is one of the few offenses with distinct penalties for first and second offenses. A good lawyer can definitely help you reduce or eliminate the... View More
I was pulled over in New Jersey for non-compliance with a special learner permit due to having no adult supervision in the vehicle. I received a speeding warning but was not cited for speeding. The officer mentioned that I might need to appear in court, although he was unsure. What are the... View More
I unintentionally made an improper turn because I didn't see the sign while driving with my CDL license. There were some minor incidents involved. I haven't appealed the $86 fine yet, but I'm hoping to reduce it. This occurred in New Jersey. What steps can I take to contest the fine... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2025
You can contest a ticket two ways. 1) Do it yourself: Call the court and tell them you would like to plead not guilty and wish to have a trial or 2) you can hire a lawyer to do this for you and your lawyer will conduct the trial with you in your presence at court. Remember a good lawyer knows... View More
I have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and I'm worried about the consequences of a fine I received for an improper right or left turn under section 39:4-123. I unintentionally made the turn because I didn't see the sign. Is there a possibility of reducing or lowering the fine?
answered on Mar 17, 2025
I would not worry about the fine its pennies compared to the cost of the 3 points on your CDL license that this ticket would give you. I would suggest hiring a good lawyer to try to eliminate those points. Most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer a free in office consultation, google one of us and... View More
I received a fine under code 38-4123 for improper right and left turns in New Jersey. Will this fine affect my CDL license? This is not my first offense.
I didn’t realize I was in a handicapped space. It was an honest mistake. Should I go to court and say this or just pay the fine?
answered on Mar 4, 2025
Most courts make this a mandatory court appearance since the judge will generally set the penalty and review your record to see if you have prior offenses. Without knowing these facts of your case an attorney can't tell you whether to pay it or go to court. What I can tell you is before... View More
I received four tickets in the mail for a hit-and-run incident with no injuries. The tickets state that someone reported I hit and ran their driver side mirror while attempting to merge. I was not aware of this incident, and there are no related damages to my vehicle. When I contacted the police... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2025
You are facing up to 30 days in jail and a 6 months mandatory loss of license if you are convicted of leaving the scene of an accident in NJ. I thus must suggest that you hire a good lawyer. Unfortunately, in NJ a presumption exists that if you damage a vehicle with $250.00 or more worth of... View More
My cousin was stopped by a police officer while driving without a license and received two tickets: one for driving without a license and another for driving with the lights off. She used her sister's name at the time of the stop but plans to rectify this in court. This is the first time she... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2025
It is going to depend on why she lied to the officer and why she gave her sister's name. It is going to depend on who you get to represent her and his/her relationship with the Prosecutor of that town. Please get her a lawyer familiar with that Towns Prosecutor
I was double parked getting ready to park my vehicle but could not due so because pedestrians were crossing the street through the parking spot. The officer pulled up behind me with NO INDICATION of stopping me or pulling me over. Only when i proceeded to position myself to park he flashed his... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2025
The fact is he was probably running your license plate and seeing who the driver was prior to putting on his lights, you were probably going to get the ticket anyway because double parking is impeding traffic. That being said a video if the incident probably exists including a BWC to see exactly... View More
In the eyes of immigration. When the day comes for me to renew my permanent residency or become a citizen. Will I have a problem? Will I get deported? Do I have a criminal record?
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answered on Jan 15, 2025
Having your case dismissed through prosecutorial discretion is positive news, as it means there was no conviction entered on your record. When a case is dismissed, it generally does not count as a criminal conviction that would affect your immigration status.
For immigration purposes, what... View More
The pedestrian was not in or near the crosswalk as I turned. They stepped in as I turned, and it was too late for me to stop; otherwise, I would have been in the middle of the crosswalk. I was alone in my car. Can I fight this ticket?
answered on Dec 20, 2024
Yes you can fight this ticket, but I would definitely suggest a good lawyer as these are hard tickets to fight. Unfortunately the fact that the person stepped in the crosswalk meant that you needed to immediately stop and yield to the pedestrian.
I am a NJ driver and met with an accident with a 18 wheeler trailer truck. I was not at fault.
answered on Dec 4, 2024
I do not know the Pennsylvania statutes so I cant answer this fully, but I do know that NJ and PA both participate in the Compact Act which makes charges reciprocal.
For more information about same, please go to:... View More
My friend was driving without a license and given a ticket. I’m assuming she also got a court date but she missed it and never received anything in the mail because she moved to a new address. Because she missed the court date, she now has a warrant and we would like to know how she can get rid... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2024
A good lawyer can help your friend by turning her into the court and thus keeping here most likely out of jail on the warrant, then a new court date will be set. That being said, based on what she is charged with again a good lawyer may be able to help keep her out of jail on the original charges.... View More
The violation is failure to change lanes for an emergency vehicle. This is very serious. However, it is classified as a zero-point violation. The ticket that the person received was mailed, because the officer that signed the ticket was not present at the alleged violation event. The officer... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2024
Failure to change lanes 39:4-92.2 which should be the violation your charged with has 2 points. I suggest hiring a lawyer to try to get these points reduced. You may be looking at the old law as prior to 2020 it was a zero point ticket. Most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer a free in office... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2024
Given that you were pulled over and informed of the outstanding warrant (by a cop), it's presumed that you were arrested and posted a bond when released. You will want to contact the local court (most likely a municipal court if NJ) for a new court date. You WILL need to take care of this... View More
Cop only had lights on no sound and no emergency, just to give tickets i guess. I was driving behind numerous cars all who were going faster and did not move over as well. only i got stopped. what can i do. any points for this
answered on Sep 7, 2024
Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle in NJ is a 2 point ticket with an up to $200.00 fine. If you want to get rid of the points, I would suggest a hiring a good lawyer. Just so you know the law, the law only requires the cop or other emergency vehicle to have its emergency lights on. No... View More
I got pulled over going 37 in a 25 non school zone. Cop said the 35mph started further down the road. He took my license, registration, and insurance and was in his car for less than 2 minutes when he returned them to me. He did not issue me a ticket. Will I receive one in the mail? Happened in... View More
answered on May 23, 2024
Your guess is as good as mine on whether you will get a ticket in the mail as the cop has up to 30 days to write up a ticket for speeding. If you do get one hire one of us Attorneys to have the best chance to eliminate the points for you.
I am a delivery driver so i was parked on a street in my town and i realized the cop behind me. I thought it was him just doing routine patrolling but now I understand he was probably looking me up. I entered my car again and went back on two separate highways briefly to drive back to my job, and... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
Yes the ticket is legal you may be able to fight it but it would probably be considered a clerical error at best. Get yourself a good lawyer most of us offer free in office consultations and we should be able to help you get the result you want. Just make sure you get a good lawyer.
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