Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey
39:4-63 Throwing Debris from vehicle
Can I beet this and how?
I was the passenger in a vehicle?
Cop said I threw out cigarette. 11:00PM
How can he prove it was me?
Driver brought in for DUI, I was issued ticket in lobby 1hr later while waiting for his release.
Help!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: 39:4-63 Throwing Debris from vehicle
If you were charged with 39:4-63 then he charged you with the wrong offense - that section of the law only covers throwing glass or other sharp, injurious or cutting substances in the road. If that is not what he says you threw out, then you can move to dismiss the charge on those grounds. If he charged you with 39:4-64, that section of the law does cover cigarettes and you can face a fine of between $200 and $1,000. Essentially in that case it would be your word against his (and you would lose). If your friend with the DWI charge is looking for a lawyer asking him to give me a call at 1-908-272-0111. I am an attorney who has handled very many cases similar to this in various courts in New Jersey in the past. There is never any charge for simply discussing a case with me. Thank you.
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Re: 39:4-63 Throwing Debris from vehicle
39:4-63 Throwing Debris from vehicle
I believe the minimum fine and penalties for this offense are $100 to $500 fine plus court costs and loss of driving privileges for 30 days.
If you are issued a traffic ticket, do not blow it off. There are certain responsibilities that you have in answer the ticket - pleading guilty or not guilty; notifying the court of your plea, especially a not guilty plea and showing up for court at the scheduled time and place. If you blow off the ticket and do not go to court, a warrant may be issued for your arrest and you may be subject to additional fine and penalties as well as embarrassment.
You should contact a lawyer in the area of the Town or County where you got the ticket. This will assist you in an area that you are not familiar with, they may be able to get the charge thrown out or down graded. Plus Courts normally handle attorney represented matters first relieving you of the possibility of spending hours in court.
In general, the State has to prove you committed this offense, usually by the �beyond a reasonable doubt: standard. If they fail to prove the charge you cannot be found guilty. If the officer did not witness the accident any information he relied upon in giving you the ticket would be hearsay.
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