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In NJ, there are three (3) diversion programs that allow an individual to avoid prosecution for a disorderly persons offense, as well as certain indictable crimes (i.e. Superior Court Charges).  Eligibility for these programs is limited to first time offenders. The first program is conditional discharge. Conditional discharge applies in cases involving simple possession of marijuana (i.e. less than 50 grams) or hashish, and drug paraphernalia cases. Eligibility for the conditional discharge program is limited [...]

Driving without a license in New Jersey can include fines up to $500 and imprisonment for up to sixty days.  Juveniles or other people who have never been licensed to drive can expect a minimum fine of $200 and a six month hold on receiving a New Jersey driver’s license once they are eligible.  With penalties like that, why chance a conviction? Beating Your Charges If you think your chances of getting pulled over are [...]

If you receive a traffic violation or ticket in New Jersey, you will not only have to pay fines, but you will have points added to your driver’s license and driving record. The points system is used to track habitual offenders and prevent abuse from those with a history of traffic violations, but it can seriously affect your driving privileges and insurance rates. The points are usually given in increments of 2 to 8 depending [...]

When most people think of careless driving, they usually think of aggressive driving, such as excessive speeding, running red lights, and tailgating the car in front of them. But did you know that careless driving isn't just ‘aggressive driving’? It’s a lot of things.Here’s a sample list of some obvious and some not-so-obvious New Jersey careless driving violations which can land you a ticket, a fine or even jail time:   Running a red light [...]

Tired of your criminal record following you every day of your life? You've learned your lesson and have been on the straight and narrow for quite some time, but you can’t shake your past and it comes back to haunt you just about every time you fill out a form, try to get a job or move into a new place – because they always want to know if you have a criminal record and [...]

Speeding is speeding, right?  For the most part, that’s true, but I bet there’s a few things about New Jersey speeding laws that you didn’t know. For instance, did you know that in light of New Jersey’s basic speeding law, you can still be issued a speeding ticket even when you are driving the speed limit if this speed is deemed unsafe for certain weather conditions, traffic conditions, or other miscellaneous factors or hazards?  Did [...]