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Careless driving ticket given after accident, then voided.

My colleagues response is absolutely correct, there is no difference in point consequence or how it affects your license. Whereas the original ticket was payable (not necessarily recommended), the new one requires a court appearance. It may even require two court appearances since the court may not require the "victim" to show for the first appearance (your arraignment). Call the court (or hire an attorney) to plead not guilty so you don't need to appear twice! Going once is a big enough...

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I just recently got a $275 urinating in public ticket. Is there anyway to get that reduced or doing community service for it?

If you really can't afford $275 all at once you can ask the court if you can make payment arrangements. They are frequently willing to work with people, particularly in today's economy. Good luck.

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Can a town not abide by or follow part of the red light camera law and still issue tickets in New Jersey?

You have an interesting issue and argument. My question to you is how did you confirm that, in fact, the town did not put the correct information in their application? Can you please clarify the sentence: "The NJDOT says they allowed the information provided and the NJDOT knows they and the town can not follow the law as written in this instance and throughout the State." I don't know what that sentence means. Many misguided people think they have some point of law that will invalidate a...

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I got citation for improper right turn when I didn't notice right-turn ramp and made a right turn at the intersection. Defense?

Your question seems to ask the question "do I have a defense?" If there is no "no turns" sign then I don't see what is preventing you from making the right turn. If I understand correctly, you missed the the right turn ramp and now you're further up at the intersection where there is nothing saying you can't turn. Are we absolutely sure that there is no sign? Was there a sign further back that said "all turns from right lane?" How do you make a left at this intersection? If there was...

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Caught speeding in excess of 65 mph. Help!

If you've already been to Court this response may be moot but perhaps others will benefit. If you are unable to afford an attorney you should be permitted to get a public defender in this case. An appointed attorney is not the norm with a speeding summons but it would be in this instance as it is likely that the Judge will suspend your son's license in Court. A public defender will be appointed where there is a possible "consequence of magnitude," i.e. jail, license suspension or heavy fines....

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Can they still give me suspension if i was restored?

My colleauges have all offered excellent responses. Reading between the lines in your exchange with Mr. Blauvelt it sounds like you don't want (or can't afford?) to hire an attorney. As stated, there is nothing automatic about reducing the charge simply because you have gotten restored and trying to delay matters until the end of August, more than three months from now, isn't a "gimme" either. You would clearly benefit from an attorney, whether private counsel or the public defender.

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How to fight NJ title 39:4-81, failure to observe single?

When these camera tickets were introduced in NJ the Legislature reached a compromise. To settle the debate on the constitutionality of these summonses and the inability to confront the witness against you, NJ enacted the statute to preclude the assessment of points. That's right, there are NO POINTS assessed for these traffic camera pictures. They don't even show up on your driving abstract. The other interesting issue is that there is "strict liability" associated with these tickets. If...

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Could a lawyer actually assist me? I have made same motions as you would... (I think)

This is a fair question. You're asking if something has gone wrong in this municipal court and the answer is maybe. It really isn't that unusual for the court to give the Prosecutor a couple/few chances to have their act together, it all depends on what is reasonable. One postponement, for sure; two postponements, probably; three postponements, probably not. If they aren't ready to go next time, I expect you'll renew your motion and see what happens. If you're turned down your only...

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Speeding Ticket on Palisades Parkway NJ

I will frequently be asked a question like this from a potential client. Often it is asked by a New York resident where apparently if there is a number or letter off on the ticket it is frequently dismissed. Unfortunately, New Jersey does not get carried away by minor errors on the summons. If the ticket does a good enough job of describing you, the car and the incident, thats usually good enough for the Court. If you raise the issue in Court the Judge will likely amend the ticket to...

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Penalties for driving while suspended in NJ?

Maybe if you keep asking this question enough times you will find someone who will tell you to go to court by yourself and it will all work out fine. Good luck.

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