Traffic
Even experienced drivers know that a traffic ticket can cause way more issues than expected. The consequences resulting from a motor vehicle summons include fines, increase of your car insurance premium, points, driver’s license suspensions, driver’s license revocation and in some instances jail time. Navarro W. Gray, Esq. is an experienced defense attorney who has successfully defended traffic tickets throughout the State of New Jersey. If you received a traffic summons in Bergen or Passaic County contact our firm today at (201) 342-4064 for a consultation with an experienced traffic defense attorney who can answer all your questions.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED A TICKET
If you received a traffic ticket DONT PLEAD GUILTY. A guilty plea, without an amendment of the ticket, will probably result in a negative impact on your driving record and increased insurance rates. Some traffic tickets in New Jersey are punishable with fines in excess of a thousand dollars, and include “hidden” surcharges that are imposed by the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles. The first thing that you should do is hire an experienced attorney who can assist you with understanding the penalties that you are facing and guide you in the right direction. At The Gray Law Firm we take the time out to explain the vast range of penalties associated with each ticket and aim at having the tickets dismissed or downgraded to a lesser offense. These are some of the tickets that our Firm handles on a constant basis, along with their fines and penalties:
DWI
DUI
Refusing to take an Alcotest
Speeding
Careless Driving
Reckless Driving
Improper Passing
Unsafe Lane Change
Driving While Suspended
Driving With No Liability Insurance
WHY SHOULD I HIRE AN ATTORNEY
Both experienced and inexperienced drivers believe that they can come to court and fight their traffic tickets. A lot of them spend hours researching the laws online and believe that they have a “slam dunk” case. Unfortunately, the laws behind traffic tickets are very defined and intricate. Unless you have years of experience it is unlikely that you will know what defenses really matter and what downgrades are acceptable throughout the State. The courts are usually jammed packed with people seeking to fight their tickets. It is likely that the prosecutor has to speak to 50 or more people during the court session, leaving you with a small window of time to get his/her attention and ask for what you want. An experienced attorney knows what defenses really matter, when to ask for a downgrade, and when to ask for a flat out dismissal. An attorney has probably also appeared in that traffic court numerous times, knows the system of that particular court, and will get you out faster.
WHAT IF I LIVE OUT OF STATE
If you live out of the State of New Jersey and received a summons/ticket that requires a court appearance please CONTACT US. At The Gray Law Firm we will analyze your case and determine if we are willing to appear on your behalf without you being present. Thereafter, we will request permission from the court. Assuming this is possible, we will be able to fight your case for you without you leaving your home state. If the end result is by pleading to a downgraded lesser offense, then we can prepare an affidavit and submit it to the court along with the fine. This will alleviate your obligation to make a court appearance.