Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

Re: Consequences for leaving the scene

Leaving the scene of an accident, where there is no person injury or death, is an offense for which a six month license suspension is mandatory.

You are technically guilty of the offense becasue you were supposed to remain at the scene or go immediately to report the accident to the police if no police came to the accident scene. The fact that you had second thoughts and reported the accident without police coercion looks good and the prosecutor could amend the charge to failing to report an accident for which there is no license suspension penalty.

You do need the services of an attorney to make this work because accomplishing the amendment of the charge is not necessarily an easy task.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

800 273 7933

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Re: Consequences for leaving the scene

Leaving the scene of an accident carries a 6 month license suspension, and fine between $200 and $400 dollars, and/or imprisonment for a period not more than 30 days. As this is a serious offense, you should retain legal representation. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact this office.

Re: Consequences for leaving the scene

In general, the State has to prove you ommitted this offense, usually by the �beyond a easonable 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. Seeking an advice of an attorney is always advisable.

Violation: 39:4-129. Action in case of accident

Penalties: $200.00 to $400.00 fine plus Court costs; Points: 2 6 mos loss of license

(b) The driver of any vehicle knowingly involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle, including his own vehicle, or other property which is attended by any person shall immediately stop his vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible, but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of such accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of subsection (c) of this section. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. Any person who shall violate this subsection shall be fined not less than $200 nor more than $400, or be imprisoned for a period of not more than 30 days, or both, for the first offense, and for a subsequent offense, shall be fined not less than $400 nor more than $600, or be imprisoned for a period of not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days or both. In addition, a person who violates this subsection shall, for a first offense, forfeit the right to operate a motor vehicle in this State for a period of six months from the date of conviction, and for a period of one year from the date of conviction for any subsequent offense.

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Re: Consequences for leaving the scene

The consequences for leaving the scene of an accident can be heavy fines, points on your license, and at least a six month loss of your driver's license. I would advise you to hire a lawyer to represent you when you are facing such drastic penalties. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in various courts throughout New Jersey in the past. Please call me at 908-272-0111 to discuss your case in more detail. There is never any charge for simply talking about a case with me. Thank you.

SIncerely yours, Ronald Aronds, Esq.

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Re: Consequences for leaving the scene

The driver of any vehicle knowingly involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle shall immediately stop his vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible, Any person who shall violate this subsection shall be fined not less than $ 200 nor more than $ 400, or be imprisoned for a period of not more than 30 days, or both, for the first offense.

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John Ducey