Legal Question in DUI Law in New Jersey
Driving while suspended
I lost my license in May for a DWI, this is my first time of getting anything, I never had a ticket in my life. I was suppose to get my license back in Nov of this year, but I drove to work one day and was on my way home and got stopped. I have to go to court and as far as I know, I will have to pay a $500 fine and probably lose my license for another 6 months. Is that correct and is there anything I can do?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Driving while suspended
The only thing you can do is fight it. Your defenses are rather limited though. I would need to know why you were stopped.
Re: Driving while suspended
Yes, stop driving. You were told what the penalties were, and for driving while suspended, I believe you lose your license for 12, not 6 months.
I know it is hard to get around, and I think the DUI law in NJ is unconstitutional (you are guilty until proven guilty), but until someone with a LOT of $$$ challenges it, there is nothing you can do but comply.
Re: Driving while suspended
Unfortunately, the minimum period of license revocation for driving while suspended for dwi is a year
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Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com