Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

I am being charged with second degree eluding and I was not the driver. When the driver crashed the car he immediately jumped from the front seat to the back seat and I stayed in the passenger side. Since the car was in my name the police charged me with eluding. I have no witnesses willing to confess that I wasn't driving all I have is my word that I was not driving. Any suggestions on what I can do in this situation?


Asked on 6/24/10, 7:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Yes, get a good attorney and fight the case with everything you have. I would want to get a pre-trial hearing to lock some of these officers into a story and then take the case to trial. Of course, only your attorney can give you proper advice once he or she reviews everything in the case. Call me at 732/773/2768 to discuss.

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Answered on 6/25/10, 3:24 am
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

On a second degree charge you are facing mandatory state prison time, so it is essential that you hire an attorney right away. Regarding the charge itself, if you are innocent then you cannot accept any plea offer and either have to try and get the charge against you dismissed or take the case to trial and try to win it that way. Please contact me to discuss your case in more detail. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.- 908-272-0111

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Answered on 6/25/10, 4:47 am


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