MUNICIPAL COURT PAGE INDEX

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     Mandatory)
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    Influence of Drugs
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    Possession of Drugs
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    Suspended
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Motor Vehicle & Criminal Matters

The headings below contain a wealth of important information that every motorist should know. This page is a must read for anyone who owns or operates a motor vehicle in the state of New Jersey. 

Also, there are many criminal charges that are handled in Municipal Court. Below you will find important information regarding many of the most common ones. Click on any heading below for details.

Division of Motor Vehicle Points - How many points will I get? Find out what Motor Vehicle points are and what they mean to you. If you get a moving violation, click this heading to see what the violation is and how many Motor Vehicle points you can receive.  See Chart under this heading for Point amounts.

Fines & Penalties for Motor Vehicle & Highway Offenses  (When your Court Appearance IS MANDATORY) - How much do I have to pay? Can I go to jail? Use this page to see what fines, penalties and suspensions are associated with many motor vehicle and highway traffic offenses. See Chart under this heading. Under Construction.

Fines & Penalties for Motor Vehicle & Highway Offenses  (When your Court Appearance IS NOT Mandatory) - How much do I have to pay? Use this page to see what fines, penalties and suspensions are associated with many motor vehicle and highway traffic offenses. See Chart under this heading. Under Construction.

Driving While Intoxicated  "DWI" - New Jersey's DWI laws are among the toughest in the country, but defending a DWI offense is not impossible. 

Driving While Under the Influence of or in Possession of Drugs - The Penalties for violating the statutes governing this heading can be some of the most serious under law.

Driving While Suspended or No Registration - Most people who receive this violation, had no idea that their license or registration was suspended when they were pulled over. However, the penalties associated with this oversight are not so forgiving. 

Driving Without Insurance - This violation can be one of the most serious Motor Vehicle violations on the books. 

Disorderly Conduct & Improper Behavior Offenses -  A common Jersey Shore summer violation. 

Assault and Aggravated Assault -  What changes a simple assault charge into a serious aggravated assault charge?

Self Defense - What can I do to legally defend myself, defend others and my defend my property? When does self defense become a crime?

"Open Container" in a Motor Vehicle - What happens if you have an open beer in your car but are not drunk?

Underage DWI - What is the DWI standard for persons not of the legal age to drink alcoholic beverages?

Speeding Fines in 65 mph Zone - In areas where the speed limit is 65 mph, most of the traffic ticket fines are doubled. 

Leaving the Scene of an Accident or "Hit & Run" - What happens if I am involved in a "Hit & Run"? You may be fined, have your license suspended for a substantial period of time or even go to jail.

Reckless and Careless Driving - What's the difference? Is is true that these tickets can be used against me in a Civil suit?

Underage Possession of Alcohol - What happens if I consume or possess alcoholic beverage while under the legal age to do so? 

Possession of Marijuana - What happens if I possess or are under the influence of Marijuanna?

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - This charge often accompanies a possession of Marijuana charge. What does it mean?

Possession of Gamma Hydroxybutyrate "GHB" - How serious is possession of gamma hydroxybutyrate?

Reducing Division of Motor Vehicle Points - How do you get Motor Vehicle points off your license? 

Insurance Surcharges - Did you know that you receive "Insurance Points" that increase the cost of your auto insurance when you get convicted of certain motor vehicle offenses? COMING SOON.

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