Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Re: leaving the scene of accident

There is always a defense. Call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss.

Re: leaving the scene of accident

I would like to develop some more facts before I give a definite answer, but based on my almost 20 years experience defending cases like this, I can tell you having a good lawyer can make all the difference.

Feel free to write back so we can figure this out together. By the way, my fees for representation are very reasonable.

Mike Berman

Re: leaving the scene of accident

With a good attorney, your brother's chances are quite good. I've handled many of these. Call me if you would like to discuss it further at 877*688*3879.

Re: leaving the scene of accident

(a) The driver of any vehicle, knowingly involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene until he has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (c) of this section. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Any person who shall violate this subsection shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 or be imprisoned for a period of 180 days, or both, for the first offense, and for a subsequent offense shall be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000, or be imprisoned for a period of 180 days, or both. The term of imprisonment required by this subsection shall be imposed only if the accident resulted in death or injury to a person other than the driver convicted of violating this section.

In addition, any person convicted under this subsection shall forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period of one year from the date of his conviction for the first offense and for a subsequent offense shall thereafter permanently forfeit his right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State.

(b) The driver of any vehicle knowingly involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle, including his own vehicle, or other property which is attended by any person shall immediately stop his vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible, but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of such accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (c) of this section. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Any person who shall violate this subsection shall be fined not less than $200 nor more than $400, or be imprisoned for a period of not more than 30 days, or both, for the first offense, and for a subsequent offense, shall be fined not less than $400 nor more than $600, or be imprisoned for a period of not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days or both.

In addition, a person who violates this subsection shall, for a first offense, forfeit the right to operate a motor vehicle in this State for a period of six months from the date of conviction, and for a period of one year from the date of conviction for any subsequent offense.

To read the entire article, go to http://www.njlaws.com/leaving_the_scene.htm

We recommend you hire an attorney for this serious matter

Re: leaving the scene of accident

Your brother is facing six months loss of license and a jail sentence. He needs a lawyer to save his bacon. I can save his bacon, although it may be a bit crispy.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com