Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

court date in nj for a speeding ticket

I have a court date for July 9 for a

speeding ticket 70 in a

50 on us rt 1 in NJ, I believe that

the speed is exaggerated

but I also believe that wont fly in

court, anyway in nj rt 1

is a ''safe corridor'' so my fine is

doubled to $400 and I

have to go to court. I want to plead

guilty but I don't have

the funds to pay the $400 fine right

now, so my question is,

is this a trail or an arraignment?,

should I plead not guilt

and try to work out a plea bargain

at an appointed trail

date ?, or is it possible to make

payment arrangements right

there?, keeping in mind that I won't

be able to really pay

any of it right on the spot, can I be

jailed for not paying

on the spot?, I have every intention

of payin g the whole

thing and only have 2 points off of

my licence for a ticket

that I paid without going to court,

what should I do


Asked on 6/30/09, 9:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Vallario Richard W. Vallario Law Office

Re: court date in nj for a speeding ticket

If you don't intend to plead not guilty, you can go to court on that date and talk to the prosecutor about a plea bargain, and ask for an amendment to unsafe driving, which will be around $450 but carries no points. I am assuming you never had this charge before.

Most courts expect payment in full, except courts in large cities will be more amenable to making payment arrangements.

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Answered on 7/01/09, 2:56 pm
david bildner bildner law firm

Re: court date in nj for a speeding ticket

You can probably make a deal that would help you avoid getting any points. As to the fines, most judges will give you some time. There are a few that will put people in jail if they cannot pay on court night. Debtor's prison is a live and well n NJ. Call me if you would like to discuss it further at 877*688*3879.

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Answered on 7/02/09, 7:43 pm


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