Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey
Motor vehicle
Driving on a two lane highway; I was in the fast lane; not speeding. Came upon someone in the fast lane, below the speed limit; talking on the cell phone. I pulled into the slow lane. Had no intentions of passing; I do not like driving behind someone talking on the cell phone because 9 times out of 10 they are not paying attention. My granddaughter was in the back seat strapped in a booster; asked if she could put her shoulder strap behind her head. I was adjusting my rear view mirror in order to see her to make sure she didn't. As I looked up again, the tow truck in front of me slammed on his breaks. My first thought, being startled, was to pull into the fast lane; I did not know if I had time to stop. I pulled in front of the women on the phone. A couple days later, I received a ticket in the mail for careless driving initiated by the woman on the cell phone who is accusing me of cutting her off. I may have come to close for her comfort, in which I will apologize but I did not cut her off. She probably does not realize that it was because of the man slamming on his breaks that I pulled over; it was not intentional. How do I defend myself against this accusation?
6 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Motor vehicle
The only way to fight against this is to take it to trial at the Municipal Court and try to convince the judge that the charge against you does not match up with the facts of your case. You can try to do this on your own or you can hire a lawyer to help you. I am an attorney who has handled very many cases similar to yours in various Municipal Courts throughout New Jersey in the past. I would like to discuss your case with you in more detail. Please call me to talk about this. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.
Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-
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Re: Motor vehicle
Your explanation is a good defense. You could also
charge her with driving while talking on a cell phone. It's true and good leverage in a deal where both of you drop your charges.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: Motor vehicle
Your explanation is a good defense. You could also
charge her with driving while talking on a cell phone. It's true and good leverage in a deal where both of you drop your charges.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: Motor vehicle
Your explanation is a good defense. You could also
charge her with driving while talking on a cell phone. It's true and good leverage in a deal where both of you drop your charges.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
Re: Motor vehicle
I suggest you call an attorney. While the ticket is not that big of a deal, dealing with these private citizen complaints can be very difficult.
My initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.
Re: Motor vehicle
i would suggest retaining an attorney for fighting the ticket on your argument. you dont want to be stuck with points on your license which would increase your insurance. also, it could cause your license to be suspended or on probabtion (suspension not enforced unless you get another ticket within a few months of this one). Please call for a free consultation.
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