Category: Traffic Violations
Driver’s License Suspension Defense Lawyers Serving Brick, Toms River, Point Pleasant, and throughout Ocean County Driving in New Jersey is a privilege, not a right. Unfortunately, that means that the state can take away your right to drive at any time – and the consequences of losing your driver’s license in New Jersey could be […]
Virtually everyone wants to avoid being pulled over by the police, much less arrested at a traffic stop. Traffic stops are stressful, not only due to the fear of receiving an expensive traffic ticket and potentially being forced to appear in court, but also because you run the risk of an officer suspecting more than just a […]
Why Was I charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and CDS in a Motor Vehicle? Isn’t It the Same Thing in NJ? New Jersey law prohibits possessing controlled dangerous substances like marijuana, heroin, MDMA, cocaine, and prescription drugs for which you do not have a valid prescription. In fact, most people know that if police catch […]
They say that no good deed goes unpunished. This can certainly be true in New Jersey if you do a favor for a friend and loan her or him your car, only to later find out that your friend was driving without a valid license. You can be convicted of a traffic offense carrying stiff […]
Accidents involving drunk driving, hitting a pedestrian, and fleeing the scene are strikingly common in Hoboken, New Jersey and surrounding areas. In some cases, all three of these events will occur in the course of the same car crash. When these situations arise, the driver can be charged with numerous criminal and motor vehicle offenses, […]
Old Bridge NJ Driving While Revoked Attorney A ticket for driving while suspended has the possibility of getting very nasty with up to a 6 month loss of license, mandatory jail time for subsequent offenses and surcharges that can last for years. This is why many defendants opt to hire a driving while suspended lawyer to handle […]
What’s the Difference Between Careless Driving and Reckless Driving? While “careless driving” and “reckless driving” may sound like interchangeable terms, they are two distinct charges under New Jersey law. Some people are particularly confused when they receive both a careless driving ticket and a reckless driving charge as a result of a single traffic stop. Understanding […]
No one enjoys being pulled over by the police. A traffic stop can be inconvenient and stressful. However, knowing your rights and responsibilities during a traffic stop in New Jersey is crucial when you see those lights flashing behind you. In New Jersey, a law enforcement officer can pull you over if they have “reasonable […]
Every traffic violation in New Jersey corresponds with a specific number of “points,” which are applied to your driver’s license. These points are recorded with the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission. Motor vehicle violation points can have long-term consequences, such as extra fees and even revocation of your license. In this article, our experienced Ocean County […]
No one enjoys seeing blue lights in their rear view. However, it is likely that most drivers will be pulled over by a police officer at some point in their lifetime. Knowing what to do during a traffic stop in New Jersey is very important, as it may spell significant implications for the outcome of […]