Newark Leaving the Scene of an Accident Defense Attorney
New Jersey Traffic Violations Defense Attorney
Under New Jersey law, if you are involved in a traffic accident in which there is property damage or an injury (which basically means any accident at all), you are required to stop and provide driver's license, insurance and contact information to the other drivers involved, as well as notify the police.
If you recently left the scene of an accident without doing what the law requires or have already been ticketed for leaving the scene of an accident, you need to address your situation as quickly as possible. The smartest course of action is to contact an attorney who deals with traffic matters regularly, someone who knows New Jersey's traffic laws and can help you minimize the potential consequences of such a ticket.
To do that today, contact The Law Office of Gwendolyn O. Austin in Newark and schedule a free initial consultation.
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Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious traffic offense in New Jersey. How serious? The penalties for this offense may include a $5,000 fine, six months in jail and the loss of your driving privileges. A subsequent conviction that involves injury and/or death can result in permanent forfeiture of your license.
Because I focus much of my practice on traffic ticket defense and driver's license matters, I can help you deal effectively and efficiently with a charge of leaving the scene of an accident. Whatever your situation, don't assume that nothing can be done. There may be a defense. There may also be options for getting the ticket reduced to a charge of failure to report an accident, which carries less severe penalties and fewer points.
As a lawyer, I've made it my business to know New Jersey's traffic laws and will work with you to devise a strategy best suited to your particular needs and goals. To put my experience to work for you, call the toll-free number to my Newark office, 866-646-9368, or contact me online.
