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If you have to go to Municipal Court for traffic tickets or criminal charges, it is important to know that you have rights. Just because you receive a summons or ticket does not mean that you have to plead guilty and pay the fine. You should talk to a lawyer immediately to find out about your rights, possible consequences, and your options. Municipal Court convictions for motor vehicle offenses and criminal charges can result in loss of your driver’s license, fines and surcharges, incarceration, probation, community service, points on your driver’s license, and increases in your car insurance premiums. Do not plead guilty without first knowing your rights and options.

Laurie M. Higgins, Esquire, can assist you in protecting your rights in all Municipal Court matters. Laurie regularly represents individuals in Municipal Courts throughout New Jersey who have been charged with the following traffic violations and criminal offenses: DUI/DWI, Driving While Suspended, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Leaving the Scene, Failure to Report an Accident, Speeding, Driving without Insurance, Drug Possession (Possession of CDS), Simple Assault, Disorderly Persons Offenses, Petty Disorderly Persons Violations, Violations of Ordinances, Resisting Arrest, Shoplifting, and Theft. Laurie will aggressively defend you while working to protect you from the serious consequences of municipal court convictions for both criminal and traffic matters. Laurie offers a free consultation and flat fees for most municipal court cases.

Laurie can also help clients Expunge past criminal records of convictions, conditional discharge, pre-trial intervention, and arrests. Call Laurie today to find out more information about a Criminal Expungement.

Driving While Intoxicated (NJSA 39:4-50)

The penalties for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New Jersey are severe, and you should not plead guilty to a DWI without first talking to a lawyer. Being charged with a DWI does not mean you will automatically be convicted. A skilled DWI attorney can analyze your case and determine if you have any defenses to the DWI charge and work to try to minimize the penalties for you. Just because your Alcotest breathalyzer reading was above the legal limit does not mean that you will be found guilty. In New Jersey, you can be found not guilty of a DWI if the Alcotest breathalyzer machine (1) was not working properly, (2) was not properly certified, (3) was not properly calibrated, (4) was not administered properly, or (5) was not given by a qualified operator. Laurie is a skilled DWI lawyer who knows how to analyze your case and the state’s evidence to find any possible defenses to the DWI for you. Call Laurie today for a free consultation to discuss your DWI charge before you plead guilty and lose your driver’s license, pay fines and surcharges, pay increased car insurance premiums, and possibly be sentenced to jail. When you are facing such severe penalties, you should contact Laurie, a skilled DWI lawyer, right away at (856) 438-0868.

Driving While Suspended (NJSA 39:3-40)

If you are convicted of Driving While Suspended in New Jersey, you will face substantial fines, increased suspension of your driver’s license, and possibly jail. The Driving While Suspended law is complex, and it is important that you talk to a skilled lawyer who can explain the law to you and how it will be applied to your individual situation. There are different defenses and penalties depending on several factors, such as whether your license was suspended because you owe money, whether you knew you were suspended, whether your license was suspended for too many Motor Vehicle points, and whether your license was suspended for a DWI. In New Jersey, your driver’s license can be suspended for failure to pay child support, failure to pay parking tickets, failure to pay Motor Vehicle surcharges, failure to maintain car insurance, and failure to pay a driver’s license restoration fee. If your driver’s license was suspended for financial reasons, it is possible that a skilled lawyer could succeed in obtaining a reduced charge for you with a minimal fine.

You need an attorney who can understand the complex law and determine if the charges against you can be reduced based on your individual situation. Do not just plead guilty. You have rights and possible defenses. Call Laurie today for a free consultation.