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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for New Jersey on
Q: What do I do.

I missed My court date on June 14 I got into a car accident 11 days prior and totaled my car. I did not have a ride to court the day of and had my two small children with me. I am a single parent. I was then told I have a $750 warrant. The city clerk told me to write a letter to the judge. I was... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jul 12, 2018

You could fax the letter to the court at the courts fax number.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Reckless Driving Speeding over 80 - traveling 85 MPH in a 70 Zone ?

I was traveling through Virginia from New Jersey on my way to North Carolina. I was pulled over in Emporia, Virginia on I-95. My violation is a 46.2-862 which I was speeding 85 MPH in a 70 MPH speed limit Zone. The court date is set on August 1st 2018.

My License is 2 Months Old.... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jul 9, 2018

You need to contact a Virginia licensed Lawyer and see exactly what can be done in your particular case. Most Attorneys offer a free in office consultation, I suggest you set one up ASAP as this can be a very serious offense.

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2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: My husband has 5 warrants for his arrest 3 are light rail tickets, possession of Narcotics, domestic violence

My husband has 5 warrants for his arrest 3 of them are light rail tickets, one is possession of Narcotics, and the last one is domestic violence which is Assault with a deadly weapon, and sexual assault are the charges for the domestic violence . The domestic violence one I dropped the charges but... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2018

Depends on the underlying charge for the domestic violence, is it stalking assault harassment etc..? All carry possibility of jail but some more serious than others.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: my son was pulled over for having a new car inspection sticker on his 2001 Durango. 39:8-9c 39:8-9 39:8-1 atty needed

h told me he wasn't sure if his vehicle would pass inspection & a friend of his got him the new car sticker & if it didn't pass he was at the time making $11/hr wasn't sure if he had the $$ to pay for it. he didn't think it was that big of a deal, the cop didn't arrest him or impound the car.

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jul 5, 2018

Your son got very lucky they did not impound the car. Yes I suggest he hires a lawyer or at least talks to one as he is looking at a $500.00 fine and what you describe could have additional criminal charges if not handled correctly.

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Q: If I get a ticket for a disorderly persons offense, how likely will it be for me get my license suspended or get tim
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answered on Jul 1, 2018

Not very likely. I would recommend you try to plead it down to be safe

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Litigation for New Jersey on
Q: I was charged for not to change address 39:3C-10 I have to go to court what I I’m facing on court in town Leonila nj
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answered on Jun 26, 2018

I don't know this statute but 39:3-10b is unlicensed driver which if you read the statute online carries six months preclusion from obtaining a license once you become eligible to be licensed and up to sixty days in jail.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: noncommercial, truck, license, application for. 39:-8.1. How can they give me this tick if bax van isn't used for comme

Box van is reg. To me personally and cop said I need to reg. It commercial

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answered on Jun 26, 2018

You can plead not guilty and take statute from online to court and show prosecutor and ask him to agree that the officer made a mistake so that he may dismiss the case. If he doesn't agree then you can take it to trial and raise your defense under the statute and if Judge sides with you then... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I’m a immigrant I don’t count with all the point to change mi driver license to new Jercey I got court 39:3C-10

What are my penalties? What can I do I’m very worried I live and work in new Jercey but I can’t change my address the address on my license is from a family member in Mariland I need help I don’t want to loose my license is very important to me

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 24, 2018

More information is needed to properly answer

your question. You should speak to a lawyer in an in person consultation, but expect to pay for any immigration advice as that is beyond the Free consultation most attorneys offer.

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Can I get a parking ticket for pulling up in front of friends house to drop him off there were cars parked on the righ

So we came back from the store and I pulled in front of a friends house to drop him off there were parked cars on the right where you park but I was dropping him off so I stopped in front of his house and I saw a car coming from the back it was like a back street with house around and street so... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 20, 2018

I would not complain about the parking ticket because the year old marijuana was still good enough to give you a criminal charge.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: 39:3-74 states you cannot have NON TRANSPARENT material on windows. my tint is transparent. can see through it.

what are the chances of fighting a tint ticket?

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answered on Jun 20, 2018

If you have any kind of tint on the front window of your car, any municipal court Judge will convict you.

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Q: Travelling to New Jersey and got cell phone ticket

I am from Colorado. I was in for a wedding. I was navigating to the venue. The phone got locked. So i unlocked it while driving. I got pulled over by the cop and he mentioned that he pulled over for cell phone usage. I was not aware of the law. What are my chances? I leave back to Colorado... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 15, 2018

According to the law itself your chances of winning are good. The reality of the situation is most judges will find you guilty. It is a mandatory court appearance so you will need to come to court otherwise a warrant could issue for your arrest. A lawyer may be able to appear on your behalf but... View More

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Q: Can I get a ticket for blocking my own driveway? Does 39A: PKG-5 a defense

I live in Bergen County, NJ

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 14, 2018

Can you get a ticket certainly. Can the town win it, is always up to the judge, remember you generally have an easement to the town in the front few feet of your lot.

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Q: can i get my license again having 15 year old tickets on record?

i have some 15 year old parking tickets and a driving without a license ticket. at the time i was young and stupid. the parking violations were from the street sweeper.

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Stuart Nachbar
answered on Jun 13, 2018

You should contact motor vehicles and pay any outstanding fines and pay to have your license restored if suspended administratively and yes, you can get it back

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I have Ford Transit Connect registered as a personal vehicle. Can I use it for my business if other van is broken

I received a ticket Statue No 39:3-37 because I had to use my personal vehicle for my business when my commercial van was in repair

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 10, 2018

If you're using a vehicle for commercial purposes it must have commercial plates at all times

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Q: What should I expect in court when I go for my 2 tickets? Will it affect obtaining my basic license?

I received 2 tickets at a police checkpoint set up in the parking lot entrance of my high school, one was for not having the red decals placed on the left corners of my license plates and the other was for driving with a friend who was 17. I have been driving for a year this June 20th. I live in... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 6, 2018

Most likely you will just get some fines, BUT it depends on the town you are in.

2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Nj probationary period ends june 19 but i have traffic court after that date will that effect my upgrade ?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 6, 2018

The answer depends on what your ticket was for.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Can I get a ticket in the mail for an "inoperable" turn signal with no picture to identify the car & no driver ID'd?

Ticket came from a NJ city 45 miles away from the mechanic shop having possession of the car on the date and at the time (1:00 a.m.) of the alleged offense. The shop owners deny having the car at the place/time in question & have documented this in writing for me. Aside from this alibi, the... View More

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answered on Jun 6, 2018

The police have thirty days to mail you the tickets otherwise it's outside statute of limitations.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I was parked on a side street. A no parking sign was posted about 12 feet high, on a UTILITY POLE! Is this legal?

The sign said no parking Friday 6pm to Sunday 6pm. I honestly never saw it, but saw the ticket on my windshield when I left. My car and the entire street worth of cars had these tickets. You could tell the township hung these on the utility poles, only in the summer, to decrease the parking... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 3, 2018

Yes you may have a point if it is that high to be able to win but most judges will still find that the sign was reasonably placed

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: How many tickets can I get before my license is suspended?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jun 1, 2018

As many as you want until you hit 12 points then your license gets suspended. That being said some tickets come with jail and loss of license just from the ticket itself.

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Q: My son was chased down by a man and I want to file harassment charges on him. What is the code to write on the ticket?
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answered on Jun 3, 2018

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