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Motorcycle Accidents Increase in the Summer

“It wasn’t until I went to college and I got my first motorcycle that I understood the thrill of speed.” ― Vin Diesel Motorcyclists ride for many reasons. To riders, it’s a deep passion within them. The freedom gives the illusion that they are flying, and the speed provides a thrill that cannot be compared […]

Drunk Driving Accidents Increase in the Summer

Summer is in full swing and people are enjoying themselves -frequenting restaurants, bars, parks, barbecues, and other social events. As such, drunk driving and speeding usually increases in the summertime, resulting in a high number of driving accidents. The Facts The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 29 people die in […]

Driving Without a License in New Jersey | What to Know

In New Jersey, driving without a license is illegal. Sometimes, it is simply an accident. Someone may forget their wallet at home, therefore leaving their license behind as well. Other times, someone chooses to drive with a suspended license or no license at all. These situations are dangerous and can leave you in some serious […]

Texting and Driving in NJ

Since the popularity of cellphones has taken off, the amount of people who use them behind the wheel has drastically increased. Studies show that texting and driving is even more dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol. New Jersey is working to crack down on illegal mobile device use in order to keep the […]

Careless Driver vs. Reckless Driving

What is Careless Driving? Careless driving is defined as careless disregard for the safety of others on the road. Those who driver carelessly are driving without practicing caution on the road, which could potentially put others in harm’s way. Some examples of careless driving could be speeding, failure to use signals, or even using a […]

Reckless Driving in New Jersey

What is Reckless Driving? Reckless driving, according to NJSA 39:4-96, is defined as driving a vehicle in a manner that thoughtlessly endangers a person or property. It also involves the willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others. In the state of New Jersey, reckless driving is considered a criminal misdemeanor. Reckless driving can […]

New NJ Driver’s License Expiration Law signed

Earlier this summer, Governor Christie signed a bill into law that has an impact on when your driver’s license will expire. Beginning in January 2018, driver’s license expiration dates will occur on the driver’s date of birth. The primary goal behind this change in legislation is to improve the wait times at the state’s Motor […]

Accident Scene Desertion

In New Jersey, when you leave the scene of an accident and you are charged with that offense, the penalties are quite severe. If there is personal injury, you’re risking jail and loss of your license for up to one year for a first offense and a permanent loss of your license for a second […]

New Jersey License Suspensions

One of the most common offenses that I am called upon to represent people for in New Jersey is driving with a suspended license. The reason for your suspension is very important in determining what the penalty is going to be. I have been very successful in negotiating plea bargains for my clients who are […]

Traffic Ticket Defenses

The process of plea bargaining of traffic tickets in the municipal courts in New Jersey is permitted. When a person plea bargains a traffic ticket, the goal is to reduce the penalties that have been allocated for your traffic offense. Some of the specific offenses that I have successfully plea bargained for my clients include […]

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