Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

Conflicting information on ticket

My brother was recently given a summons for speeding in a 55 mph zone. On the ticket, it the cop wrote on the top that he was going 70 mph, but wrote on the bottom of the ticket that he was going 75 mph. Is this grounds for dismissing the ticket? This is my brother's first time getting a speeding ticket.


Asked on 7/14/06, 2:50 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: Conflicting information on ticket

This conflicting information on the ticket is not in itself grounds for dismissal of the ticket. There is other evidence to show what the true speed your brother was going was. Either way, 70 or 75 MPH in a 55 zone, they are both 4 point tickets. If your brother goes to court alone, the prosecutor may agree to change the four points down to 2 points. If your brother goes with a lawyer, he most likely will be able to get it changed down to a 0 (zero) point ticket. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to this in various courts in New Jersey in the past. I would like to discuss this case with you in more detail. Please contact me at your convenience to discuss this. I never charge for simply talking to a person about a case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

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Answered on 7/14/06, 3:03 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Conflicting information on ticket

Ticket will not be dismissed, in all probability.

New Jersey is not a hypertechnical state.

I am somewhat puzzled about there being two notations as to speed because on the uniform traffic ticket used in all of the municipalities in New Jersey there is only one space provided to indicate the speed. The second notation must have been made in an inappropriate place on the ticket.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

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Answered on 7/14/06, 4:05 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Conflicting information on ticket

As the other attorneys have said, you cannot get the ticket dismissed because the cop made a clerical error on the ticket. Your best chance of dealing with the ticket may be to get an attorney to try to work out a good deal (0 points) or fight the case if it comes down to it. This shouldn't be very expensive, so it may be worth your while to get an attorney. My consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 and we'll discuss your case.

Good luck!

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Answered on 7/14/06, 4:29 pm


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