Legal Question in Traffic Law in New Jersey

Speeding and Reckless Driving Tickets

I was radared by a state trooper doing 92mph in a 65mph zone. He also issued a summons for reckless driving and stated it was a mandatory summons since I was caught going over 90mph. I wasn't speeding out of malice and didn't realize I was going that fast at the time. I immediately slowed down between 70-75mph and was in the right lane as he put his lights on. I have one point on my license from two previous speeding violations from tickets over a year ago. Using a lawyer, what are the chances of having the tickets reduced so my insurance doesn't skyrocket?


Asked on 10/25/04, 1:48 pm

6 Answers from Attorneys

Yara Mouded Law Office of Yara Mouded

Re: Speeding and Reckless Driving Tickets

It is clear that you need to retain an attorney regarding your traffic matter. Typically, reckless driving carries 5 points and I assume that you also recieved a ticket for speeding 27 miles over the speed limit which carries 4 points. An attorney will likely be able to negotiate an adequate plea so you will not recieve 9 points. You may contact me to discuss your matter further.

Read more
Answered on 10/26/04, 12:32 pm
Blair Lane, Sr Earp Cohn, P.C.

Re: Speeding and Reckless Driving Tickets

The answer to your question is that an attorney will be helpful in trying to reduce the penalties on the tickets including points. In general, the State has to prove you committed this offense, usually by the �beyond a reasonable 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. Please feel free to contact me.

Violation: N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.24 (Speeding - Exceeding speed limit by 15-29 m.p.h.)

Penalties: Fine: $50.00 - $200.00 or up to fifteen (15) days imprisonment or both; Points: 4

Violation: N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 (Reckless Driving) (with no accident involving personal injury)

Penalties: $50.00 to $200.00 fine plus Court costs; Points: 5

Call me for a free initial consultation.

Blair C. Lane, Sr., Esquire, is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The information contained in this response is intended to

provide general information regarding a general legal question. This information contained in the

response is not to be construed as legal advice and you should not rely upon any information as

legal advice. Legal advice can only be obtained through a complete consultation with my office

or an attorney admitted to practice law in your State. Any information obtained through this

response should not be deemed to create any attorney/client relationship.

The law office of Blair C. Lane, Sr., provides �Personal - Professional� Legal Services for

clients through out New Jersey and Pennsylvania with a diversified litigation practice, consisting

of assisting clients and their families with various legal matters such as Traffic-Municipal Court Cases, (traffic tickets, drunk driving etc.).

The office is located minutes from Philadelphia in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and is

conveniently located to the New Jersey Turnpike, NJ Route 295, NJ Route 70, The Atlantic City

Expressway, Garden State Parkway and the Ben Franklin and Walt Whitman bridges.

Blair C. Lane, Sr. Attorney at Law

Two Split Rock Drive

Suite 5

Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Telephone: 856-489-4353

Facsimile: 856-489-4363

E-MAIL: [email protected]

Web Site: www.njattorneyatlaw.com

Read more
Answered on 10/25/04, 3:18 pm
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: Speeding and Reckless Driving Tickets

Depending upon the court, prosecutor, and the state trooper who issued the summonses, I believe that I can knock down the points you are looking at significantly. Going on your own, I believe your chances for lowering the points are less. Currently these two tickets add up to 9 points (4 points speeding, 5 points reckless driving). In my most recent experience (last week) similar to yours I was able to knock down the 9 points for a client of mine to two points. This is about average for the cases I have handled. But remember, I can never make any definite promises about the outcome of a case - I can only tell you what my previous experiences have been. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in the past in various courts in New Jersey. Please give me a call at 908-272-0111 to discuss your case further. There is never any charge for simply calling to discuss a case with me. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

www.njworkerscompensationlaw.com

Read more
Answered on 10/25/04, 3:21 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Speeding and Reckless Driving Tickets

It is a matter of your having a clean driving record up to now and what town your summons was

issued in.

I have been very successful in saving clients from points. Give me a call.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

800 273 7933

www.dwitrials.com

Read more
Answered on 10/25/04, 3:36 pm
Alan Albin Alan S. Albin, Attorney at Law

Re: Speeding and Reckless Driving Tickets

Well, the chances are very good that if you DON'T get a lawyer to assist you, you will have a very adverse outcome. If you get a lawyer, you may be able to generate a workable legal or factual defense, which may enable the lawyer to plea-bargain on your behalf.

Read more
Answered on 10/25/04, 4:44 pm
John Ducey Law Offices of John G. Ducey, PC

Re: Speeding and Reckless Driving Tickets

There is a very good chance of lowering your potential points if you hire an attorney. I cannot make any promises but ususally, in most cases, the points will be reduced. If you have further questions, call me at the office for a consultation. 732-286-2170

John

Read more
Answered on 10/25/04, 6:09 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Traffic Law questions and answers in New Jersey