Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey
can i appeal a traffic violation and if so how much time do i have
about a month and a half ago i was pulled over and was told my license was suspened. due to the fact that i had previously recieved my 5 yr abstract 3 day's prior to getting pulled over and there was no suspension or pending suspension on it i was unaware that my license had been suspended on the very day that i was pulled over. when i went to court they downgraded the offense to unlicensed driver which is still a moving violation. because that was a third moving violation for me in 3 yrs my job informed me that this could jeopardize my employment if this offense isn't removed from my driving. is it possible for me to appeal this charge w/ an attorney given the circumstances?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: can i appeal a traffic violation and if so how much time do i have
If you had no knowledge you were suspended because the suspension happened the day you were stopped you should not have pled guilty to anything. I can apply to vacate your guilty plea and have the charge dismissed.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: can i appeal a traffic violation and if so how much time do i have
First of all, "unlicensed driver" is not a "moving violation", it is a "credentials violation". Pleading guilty to that offense carries no state motor vehicle points. And, in any case, it is unclear how either a "moving violation" or any other violation would impact on your employment, from the information provided in your question.
Bottom line is that you should not have pled guilty to even being an unlicensed driver in that notice is required. You need to get an attorney immediately to rectify this situation.
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Re: can i appeal a traffic violation and if so how much time do i have
You need an attorney ASAP to undo all of this.
My initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.
Re: can i appeal a traffic violation and if so how much time do i have
I have read what the other attorneys wrote, and as usual, Jef, Rob and Gary are correct.
If I am closer to you, then call me. If you would like me to assist, please call my office. I am in Hackensack. I would be able to help you. You face serious charges.
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