Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey
Fifth Agreement?
My husband was in an accident, not at fault and the other driver received a ticket. She filed a complaint with the municipal court that he was Careless Driving. He went to court today and the prosecutor suggested everyone agree to a 5-5 (?) Fifth Agreement in which no one is held responsible and her ticket is dropped. What exactly does this mean?
Asked on 5/22/07, 3:18 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary Moore
Gary Moore Attorney At Law
Re: Fifth Agreement?
I have never heard of such an arrangement. There is a court rule which permits an Order which makes a guilty plea to a traffic offense not of evidential value in a civil trial, but this involves a guilty plea.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Answered on 5/22/07, 4:02 pm