Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

speeding & DUI tickets

I have two old (1995) outstanding traffic tickets (speeding & DUI) in NJ that I would like to resolve.

First, I was not speeding (62mph in 45mph zone) and still wish to challenge that ticket. I lived in development for 18 years and was careful due to the township's overly aggressive traffic enforcement.

I did leave state before my hearing as my livihood, at that time, was dependent on my ability to drive (sales), and, first offense for DUI was loss of license for six months. It would have cost me my job (in PA). I could not take the chance.

I would hope the state would have interest in clearing this off their books and I would be agreeable to reasonable solutions (fines, etc.) to get my driving priviledges restored even though I was not guilty of speeding (and subsequent DUI charge). It would have been my word against the police officer.

Please advise me what options I may have available, without a court appearance since I live out of state and do not have ready access to travel back to NJ. Thanks.


Asked on 6/04/07, 4:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Cevallos Cevallos & Wong, LLP

Re: speeding & DUI tickets

To be frank, I cannot be sure that the State will share your optimistic outlook that it would be "more interested in clearing their books", or that you have any negotiating power in "reasonable solutions". Plus, "my word against the police officer" usually means you lose. That being said, you have to appear sooner or later, and if you voluntarily appear via counsel, the state may be more agreeable to a reasonable fine--and you may be able to avoid the suspension, which is usually the most important issue with people in sales positions (driving). Feel free to call our offices.

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Answered on 6/04/07, 10:38 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: speeding & DUI tickets

The cases are so old you might be able to resolve the matters with the payment of a fine for contempt of court.

You can authorize me in an affidavit, which I would email to you, to appear on behalf on the matters in your absense.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 6/04/07, 5:35 pm


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