Can I cite the NJ State of Emergency to dismiss my motor vehicle violations?

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   James Abate

   Westfield DUI / DWI Attorney

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   Answered November 20, 2012 12:11. I agree that counsel will help. The orders explain why you are on the road and were in a rush. But summons indicate you drove unsafely. 6 points is alot. So I would recomend counsel to make the case.

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   Joseph J Rodgers

   Wildwood Crest Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered November 21, 2012 05:36. You or your attorney should be able to persuade the municipal prosecutor to dismiss the tickets, not so much because of the state of emergency, but because you were actively engaged in hurricane relief.

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   Alexander Ivakhnenko

   Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered November 20, 2012 12:06. I think you need a competent counsel argue the above fine points for you for better result.

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   Joshua Sachs

   Evanston Appeals Lawyer

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   Answered November 20, 2012 12:12. Technically it may not be grounds for dismissal but under the circumstances you might find a sympathetic prosecutor who would agree to dismiss the case or a sympathetic judge who would find you not guilty. But you never know. Mr. Ivakhnenko's suggestion that you consult a lawyer who handles traffic court matters in your county is a good idea.

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   Jason T Komninos

   Hackensack Speeding / Traffic Ticket Lawyer

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   Answered November 21, 2012 10:21. You are looking at a lot of points on your license so it would be best to go to court. An attorney may be best able to plea bargain down the points or even have one of the tickets dismissed. Even though it is possible that you are guilty, you are a sympathetic defendant given the situation and hopefully the court will take that into account.

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   Mark M Cheser

   Union Speeding / Traffic Ticket Lawyer

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   Answered November 20, 2012 17:08. You are not permitted to violate motor vehicle laws even in an emergency. There is a case where a doctor got a speeding ticket rushing to the hospital on an emergency. That said the prosecutor or the judge will likely be sympathetic. Bring the orders and explain. They should offer a 0 point ticket. If not adjourn and call an attorney.

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