Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

Re: careless driving-personal injury

A violation: N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 (Careless Driving) ($85.00 and 2 point if ticket is paid via mail with no accident involving personal injury; accidents involving personal injury cannot be paid via mail; Penalties: $50.00 to $200.00 fine plus Court costs; Points: 2). Please note if you plead guilty or are found guilty you are subject to points, fines and penalties. If you were involved in a automobile accident, any finding or plea can be used against you in a claim by the other driver unless a special plea is entered. A violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.2 (Operation of mv in unsafe manner, 1st offense 0 points, Penalties: $100.00 to $250.00 fine plus Court costs; 2nd offense 0 points, Penalties: $50.00 to $150.00 fine plus Court costs; 3rd offense 0 points, Penalties: $200.00 to $500.00 fine plus Court costs; In all offense there is also a $250.00 New Jersey Assessment)

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 you plead guilty or are found guilty you are subject to points, fines and penalties. Retaining an attorney is always advisable. Please feel free to contact me by telephone.

An attorney knows the process, can streamline the process and in most situations, can get a person in and out of Court in a relatively short time period as the Court is directed to handle attorney matters first before non-attorney matters.

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Re: careless driving-personal injury

You did not give much in the way of facts, so it is difficult to accurately anticipate how the charge will play out. Generally, one can get a no-point ticket for a careless driving summons, however, the fact a pedestrian was involved is likely to be a big issue for you. While, carless is comparatively not a very serious charge, the Judge has discretion to suspend license or give jail depending on the exact situation.
It sounds like you did not flee the scene, which should help along with your good driving record, but I would need to know more.

I handle these types of cases and am familiar with the Trenton area courts. I offer free consultations. Feel free to contact me to discuss further.

Daniel B. Kelley

(856)616-8080

Re: careless driving-personal injury

There is no way the charges will be dismissed. You may be able to get the charges reduced to a no point ticket especially if the victim does not show.

John Ducey

732-286-2170

Re: careless driving-personal injury

because personal injury was involved you may have a prblem. I strongly suggest that you hire a lwyer. If you cannot afford one ask the judge for a public defender. The injury creates a serious charge