State v. Williams: Suspended-Owner Plate Stops—and When Police Must Let You Go If you’ve ever been pulled over and wondered, “Why are they stopping me—I didn’t do anything?” the answer is often a quick computer check of your license plate. In State v. Williams, 254 N.J. 8 (2023), the New Jersey Supreme Court addressed a common scenario: an officer runs…

A traffic violation is not something you should take lightly. After all, a traffic violation can severely impact your driving record, insurance rates and result in costly fines, surcharges and even jail time. In most cases, a motor vehicle summons must be issued within 30 days of the violation. This is outlined in Statute N.J.S.A. 39:5-3. However, there are exceptions…

What Is the Difference Between Careless and Reckless Driving in NJ? Experienced Municipal Court Defense Attorney As a municipal court prosecutor and defense attorney, I have taken countless traffic tickets to trial. Many of these were careless driving and reckless driving tickets. A common question people ask is what is the difference between these two offenses? The differences are subtle,…

NJ Cell Phone Ticket Lawyer NJ cell phone tickets carry surprisingly harsh penalties. I have taken to trial hundreds of cell phone and other traffic tickets in New Jersey as a municipal court prosecutor. While these cases can be tough, there are ways to get a NJ cell phone ticket dismissed. I draw on this experience when assisting private clients in defending…

Potential clients reach out to my office all the time asking how to get points off their licenses. Getting points on your driver’s license can lead to fines, increased insurance rates, and even suspension of your license. It’s critical that you act quickly and explore all possible solutions for removing points. In these cases, a criminal defense attorney can help.…