Blog Posts - Traffic violations
South Jersey Traffic Violation Lawyers: Ordering Passengers From a Vehicle After a Traffic Stop
In the state of New Jersey, an appeals court is divided over the factors that give police the right to order passengers out of a vehicle after a traffic stop. In the State v. Bacome ruling, Judge Clarkson Fisher, Jr. and Judge Allison Accurso agreed that evidence acquired during the...
Read MoreWhy Should Teenagers Never Use Cellphones While Driving?
Nowadays, teenagers are constantly looking at their phones. While the trend is worrisome for parents, it is most alarming when a teenager is driving. Using a cellphone while driving a serious threat to everyone on the road. Throughout the United States, using a cellphone is strictly prohibited while driving. If...
Read MoreCan I be Criminally Charged for a Road Rage Incident?
Although there is no direct road rage charge in New Jersey, there are other chargeable crimes that may arise from a road rage incident. There is also a state statute that increases penalties for aggressive drivers whose road rage causes injuries to others. Therefore, although one may not be criminally...
Read MoreWhat Are my Options if I Have a Revoked or a Suspended License?
All states issue driver’s licenses. All states also use their powers to bestow or restrict driving privileges to penalize certain unlawful behaviors. Often, a driving offense results in a driver’s license being revoked or suspended. Other times, a driver’s license can be affected by a legal issue that is not...
Read MoreDrug Possession While Committing a Traffic Violation
Drug charges are serious allegations that often have severe consequences. Federal and state laws address several drug offenses that involve the illegal possession, trafficking, manufacture, or sale of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or medications like Oxycontin and Xanax that are commonly available by prescription....
Read MoreHigh Cost of Speeding Tickets in New Jersey
Millions of drivers are pulled over for speeding each year. In 2017, more than 176,000 speeding tickets were issued in New Jersey alone. Odds are that even the most conscientious drivers are likely to get a speeding ticket or other traffic summons at some point. Because the financial cost of...
Read MoreReasons to Hire a Traffic Violations Lawyer
Millions of traffic violation tickets are issued each year in the United States. While most offenses are nothing more than an inconvenience, drivers with multiple traffic violations or those charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can face serious legal consequences. Stiff penalties and substantial fines, car...
Read MoreSouth Jersey Criminal Lawyers: Do You Need a Lawyer to Fight Your Traffic Ticket?
When you are issued a traffic citation, there are two options: pay the fee or go to court to dispute the charges. Before you decide on either, make sure to weigh both choices. Paying the fine from the ticket appears to be the simple path; however, a ticket may have...
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Christopher St. John
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