Legal Question in DUI Law in New Jersey
In 1987 I was stupid and got a DUI. As far as I knew I did everything that the courts required of me as far as fines/community services and alcohol councilling, that was required of me. Now on 02/23/2010, I received a letter from LDC Collection Agency in NJ. It says I owe $5105.37 (Interest Acrued) for a $3000 DUI Surcharge from this case back in 1987. I was not aware of this surcharge or have I ever been made aware of this surcharge. Now 23 years later I receive this collection notice. I have not lived/been in or had anything to do with NJ in 23 years. Any help/advice will be appreciated. My question is, "Does the Statute of Limitations� cover me for a surcharge such as this and can I send them a "Cease and Desist" letter?
2 Answers from Attorneys
If you haven't lived in NJ, you could be relieved from the surcharge--assuming you haven t had a NJ license........I would not try to handle this without a lawyer--you also may be impeded from getting a new license
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There is no statute of limitation and a "cease and desist" letter will be of no use. You need to confront this and deal with it and you need to have a NJ attorney on your side to figure out what needs to be done.
Keep in mind that this advice is given based on the little bit of information that you have provided in your question. My advice may change based on other information. Further, no one can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. You cannot rely on this advice because we have not personally met and you have not retained me as an attorney. If you have not already done so, you should immediately meet with a NJ attorney for a full consultation before you take any further steps. You may feel free to call me to discuss this matter in more detail. If you do so, mention Law Guru and your first one hour of time will be free. Good luck! Rob Gleaner
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