Legal Question in Administrative Law in New Jersey

Drinking in the Passanger Seat

I had a SIP of beer in the passanger seat and was pulled over. Neither me nor my friend driving was drunk and did ot recieve any tests to varilfy that. We did however both recieve a ticket for open beverage in the car. How much will the fine be and will i loose my license??? What else happens??? Thank You


Asked on 3/08/01, 5:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Allan Marain Law Offices of Allan Marain

Drinking in the Passenger Seat

The amount of the fine depends on whether you are convicted. Unless you are found guilty, there is no fine. If you are found guilty, or plead guilty, the fine is $200.00 plus court costs. In either event, there is no loss of license.

Will you be found guilty? You provided insufficient facts for me to offer a prognosis. If you plead guilty, the likelihood that you will be convicted is approximately 100%. You may be able to successfully fight it, depending on the circumstances of the stop and the issuance of the summons.

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Answered on 5/17/01, 7:11 pm


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