Traffic Tickets in New Jersey

Getting a traffic ticket in New Jersey can result in serious consequences. You may also be required to appear in court as part of the legal process related to your traffic violation. If you fail to make the mandatory court appearance, you could face serious judicial repercussions.

New Jersey Traffic Ticket:Dan Matrafajlo To avoid these legal consequences and the monetary fines associated with receiving a New Jersey Traffic Ticket Attorney Dan Matrafajlo, it is in your best interest to call the Law Offices of Dan T. Matrafajlo to consult with our experienced New Jersey traffic ticket lawyer for assistance with your case. We will help you fight your ticket, represent you in court to avoid legal repercussions, and avoid having to pay the expensive fines.

Do I Have to Go To Court?

Depending on the nature of your ticket and the circumstances as to why the police officer issued you a citation, you may have to go to court. Your traffic ticket will inform you whether you need to appear in court.

Mandatory Appearance

At the bottom, left-hand side of your ticket there is a box, and colored in red next to it is the title “Court Appearance Required.” If this box is checked, you must appear in court on the specific date noted at the location provided. While you are not required to have legal representation, hiring a New Jersey traffic ticket lawyer to accompany you to court and prepare a defense strategy on your behalf may help to dismiss your traffic ticket or at least reduce the resulting consequences of a traffic violation.

At the Law Offices of Dan T. Matrafajlo, we can help you fight your traffic ticket. We will investigate the underlying reasons for the issuance of your ticket and be prepared to fight the charges when we go to court.

Failure to Appear

If your ticket requires you to appear in court and you fail to do so, it may result in serious consequences. In New Jersey, failing to appear for non-parking related traffic tickets may result in a variety of punishments by the court. Below are three options the court has in dealing with a failure to appear for a traffic ticket:

The court may choose to inform you, via mail, of your failure to appear. This form will include instructions on how to deal with and rectify your failure to appear in court. If you do not abide by the instructions provided in this notice and properly deal with your failure to appear, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest. Instead of mailing you a notice for your initial failure to appear, the court could issue an immediate warrant for your arrest.

The last option is for the court to seek to limit your driving privileges. The court may suspend your driver’s license, suspend your non-resident reciprocity privileges, and/or prohibit you from receiving or obtaining driving privileges.

How to Fix a Failure to Appear

If you have failed to appear in court for a traffic related violation and the court has issued any of the punishments above, do not despair. Our New Jersey traffic lawyer may be able to help you fix the problem and endure further consequences. 

It is important to note that defendants who have failed to appear retain the right to reopen their case. Accordingly, we can help you still have your day in court to fight your traffic ticket. But in order to retain this option, it is imperative that you immediately consult with one of our New Jersey traffic ticket lawyers.

Call an Experienced New Jersey Traffic Ticket Lawyer Today!

If you or someone you know has received traffic tickets in New Jersey and failed to appear for a mandatory court date, call New Jersey traffic ticket lawyer Dan Matrafajlo at 908.248.4404 to schedule a free consultation. He will fight for your rights and help you dismiss the violation altogether or at least reduce the charges. Your case will benefit from his expertise and experience, and your pocket will benefit from the extra money in it.

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