What Are the Benefits of Fighting a Traffic Citation?
You’ve been stopped by police in New Jersey and issued a ticket. Maybe you were speeding or failed to come to a complete stop. Maybe you made an illegal turn. If you’re like most people, you may feel like you have no recourse other than to show up and pay your fine. To the contrary, there can be a number of good reasons to fight the ticket.
You Might Save a Lot of Money
If you plead guilty, you’ll have to pay a fine, known as a “surcharge,” which can be anywhere from $100 to $1,000. And that’s for each infraction! If you are charged with multiple offenses— speeding, failure to use due caution, reckless driving—the costs can add up quickly. If you don’t pay in a timely manner, you could risk the seizure of assets to pay the fines.
You Might Avoid the Accumulation of Points on Your Driving Record
The state of New Jersey maintains a point system for all licensed motorists. You accumulate points for certain types of infractions. If you amass too many points in a given period—typically two years—you can risk the suspension of your driving privileges. You can have points removed after the fact, but it’s much easier to keep them from being added to your record. An experienced attorney may be able to negotiate an agreement with prosecutors to avoid or minimize points.
The Police Officer May Not Show at the Hearing
Under the U.S. Constitution, you have the right to question your accuser. If you challenge the ticket, the police officer must appear in court to answer your questions. Police officers cannot do this with every ticket they write. If the officer is a no show, your case will be dismissed.
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Every year at this time, we at the Edward M. Janzekovich law blog like to wish all of our readers a safe and Happy New Year. At the same time, we also would like to remind everyone that New Year’s Eve is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for drunk driving and DUI/DWI arrests. If you can, avoid the roads – especially if you’ve had even one drink. In New Jersey, law enforcement officials across the state will be on high alert for the slightest signs of drunk driving or suspicious, erratic behavior.
At this time of year we stop and reflect on what matters most: our families, our friends, and our relationships with trusted clients like you. Thank you for choosing us; we will continue to work hard in the new year to deserve your trust. We wish you all the blessings of a peaceful holiday with those you love.