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Traffic and Municipal Court
If you have been charged with a traffic offense or a non-indictable
criminal offense, do not take that charge lightly. Even
a seemly innocent traffic ticket can have long reaching
consequences for you—legally, financially and personally.
If convicted of a traffic offense, you risk the following:
1. Loss of driving privileges
2. A substantial fine
3. Points added to your driving record (which increases
your auto insurance premiums)
4. A surcharge from the DMV
5. Even possible jail time
Below are just a few traffic offenses and their maximum
penalties:
1. Driving with a Suspended License, N.J.S.A. 39:3-40,
$500.00 fine, 6 months additional license suspension,
surcharge, and 9 points.
2. Drunk Driving, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, $400.00 fine, 6 months
to 1 year license suspension, surcharge, 9 points, and
up to 30 days imprisonment.
3. Reckless Driving, N.J.S.A. 39:4-96, $200.00 fine, surcharge,
5 points, and 60 days imprisonment.
4. Careless Driving, N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, $200.00 fine, surcharge,
2 points, and 15 days imprisonment.
5. Speeding, N.J.S.A. 39:4-98, $200.00 fine, surcharge,
5 points, and 15 days imprisonment.
6. Leaving the Scene of an Accident (death or bodily injury),
N.J.S.A. 39:129a, $1,000.00 fine, 1 year license suspension,
surcharge, 8 points, 180 days imprisonment.
7. Leaving the Scene of an Accident (property damage only),
N.J.S.A. 39:129b, $400.00 fine, 6 months license suspension,
surcharge, 2 points, 30 days imprisonment.
Despite the severity of the charge, you have rights,
and having legal representation is essential to protect
your interests. Depending upon the unique circumstances
surrounding your case, a skilled attorney can get you
acquitted of all charges based upon the merits, on a technicality,
or negotiate a plea agreement which would result in lighter
penalties, fewer points on your driving record, and lower
auto insurance premiums.
If you want proactive and affordable legal
representation, call us to arrange an initial consultation
concerning your case. The State will have legal representation,
and so should you.
(856) 853-5200
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