What Happens When I Go to Municipal Court?
Posted March 7th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
The legal process can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never been in a courtroom in your life. But what happens when you have to go to court for a traffic matter? Do you need an attorney? Is this something you have to show up for? What does the process involve? Relax. We’re here to help […]
Read MoreBad Driving isn’t the Only Reason You Can Lose Your License in Jersey City, NJ
Posted February 16th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Have you heard? You don’t necessarily have to be guilty of bad driving to lose your license. A driver’s license is considered a privilege in the State of New Jersey. License revocation is often used by the courts to punish those for deeds seemingly unrelated to getting behind the wheel. Some may actually be denied […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Get a Traffic Violation in Another State
Posted January 12th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
The cold is finally upon us. Some may pack up their cars and start heading south. Their routes may say goodbye to New Jersey via the Turnpike or the Garden State Parkway. Does this sound like a plan as winter approaches? Be mindful. How will traffic violations in other states affect your New Jersey license? […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between Reckless and Careless Driving
Posted October 15th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Reckless and careless driving may seem to be the same thing to the average driver. However, not only are the charges for these motor vehicle offenses different, but they also do not carry the same penalties. Learn here about reckless driving v. careless driving. Reckless Driving The exact language of the law regarding reckless driving […]
Read MoreIs it Illegal to Ride in a Car With an Unlicensed Driver?
Posted June 3rd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents, Criminal Defense.
Sometimes circumstances arise when you have to ride in an vehicle with an unlicensed driver. It may be because the driver is an illegal immigrant who can’t get a license. Or it maybe a teenager who only has a learner’s permit. Whatever the case may be, you may be wondering whether riding in car with […]
Read MoreWhen a Car Accident Becomes a Criminal Offense
Posted February 23rd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents, Criminal Defense.
After getting into a car accident, one of the things you may be slapped with is a traffic ticket. It could for something simple, such as speeding. But there are some times that can a car accident is the result of a criminal offense. For instance, look at the case of the Tracy Morgan crash […]
Read MoreSometimes a Wrong Turn Can Become Traffic Violation
Posted December 2nd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
In some instances, a wrong turn can cause you to stray from your intended destination. In other circumstances, wrong turns can become illegal ones. Illegal turns can equate to a traffic violation. Wrong turns and traffic tickets can be an expensive proposition. U-Turns It may have started as a misunderstanding of the instructions ordered by […]
Read MoreHow Will the Red Light Camera Program Termination Affect Us?
Posted November 18th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
On first glance, red light camera tickets appeared to be a solid solution to cutting down traffic accidents. The theory was that some people mind their pocketbooks more than their safety. The silver lining to this violation technique filled municipal coffers with additional revenue. If that’s all true, why is New Jersey discontinuing its red […]
Read MoreThe Impact of Accruing Traffic Points on Your Driving Record
Posted November 13th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
When you are a student, your bad grades are memorialized to a report card. Similarly, there is an impact of accruing traffic points. New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission keeps a record of traffic points. Just as there are penalties for doing poorly in school, a bad driving record has consequences. Traffic points are only issued for moving […]
Read MoreHave Driving Laws Changed Since You Earned Your License?
Posted July 8th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
For many drivers, it was ages ago when they took the test to become licensed automobile operators. Since driving laws have changed in recent years, it seems appropriate to review some of them. Technology has played a major part in some of the new regulations. Cell phones have added a new dimension to distracted driving on both […]
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