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Our attorneys represent clients throughout the State of New Jersey who were charged with disorderly persons offenses (misdemeanors), petty disorderly persons offenses, traffic/motor vehicle violations (speeding tickets, DWI/DUI, careless driving), and ordinance violations.
Unlike indictable offenses (first, second, third, and fourth-degree crimes), disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly persons offenses, motor vehicle violations, and ordinance violations are heard in the Municipal Courts of the State of New Jersey. If you were issued a speeding ticket, failure to cut your grass, or possession of small amounts of certain controlled dangerous substances, your case will be heard in the municipal court where the alleged conduct occurred.
Being charged with a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense, or being issued motor vehicle summonses in New Jersey can be a stressful time in a client’s life. The consequences can include substantial fines, loss of employment, a criminal record, loss of driving privileges, and other devastating results, which is why it is essential to hire the right attorney to defend you. The attorneys at our firm represent clients charged with these offenses throughout the State of New Jersey, appearing in every municipal court with great success.
At the initial intake, we will gather all of the necessary facts and information to start building your defense. We then evaluate all aspects of your case, including reviewing charging documents such as a complaint, warrant, and summons. We will also request any and all discovery from the prosecutor, including videos, photographs, emails, writings, lab reports, witness statements, etc. Our firm has also utilized the services of a private investigator, if necessary, in an effort to obtain/preserve evidence that may help in your defense. Remember, in any criminal case, the burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt, wherein the Municipal Court Prosecutor must prove each and every element of each offense charged beyond a reasonable doubt before a Municipal Court Judge. The burden never shifts to you. A criminal defendant does not need to prove his/her innocence; the burden always stays with the Municipal Court Prosecutor.
Our attorneys are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us today at 973-256-1414 or email us at iak@varanolaw.com to schedule a free consultation. If you have been arrested and charged with a disorderly persons offense, a petty disorderly persons offense, a motor vehicle violation or an ordinance violation, you should seek legal assistance from one of our attorneys as soon as possible. Our attorneys defend criminal defendants charged with these crimes in all 21 counties and all 556 Municipalities of New Jersey and are here to help you today!
Being pulled over by the police can be nerve-racking and lead to substantial fines, penalties, and points on your New Jersey driver’s license. If you obtain 12 or more points on your license, you will be subject to a license suspension through the Motor Vehicle Commission.
The following violations will result in motor vehicle points assessed against you upon a guilty plea or conviction in a Municipal Court in the State of New Jersey:
| 39:5D-4 | Out of state moving violation | 2 Points |
| 27:23-29 | Moving against traffic | 2 Points |
| 27:23-29 | Improper passing | 4 Points |
| 27:23-29 | Unlawful use of median strip | 2 Points |
| 39:3-20 | Operating constructor vehicle in excess of 45 mph | 3 Points |
| 39:4-14.3 | Operating motorized bicycle on a restricted highway | 2 Points |
| 39:4-14.3d | More than one person on a motorized bicycle | 2 Points |
| 39:4-35 | Failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk | 2 Points |
| 39:4-36 | Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk; passing a vehicle yielding to pedestrian in crosswalk | 2 Points |
| 39:4-41 | Driving through safety zone | 2 Points |
| 39:4-52 | Racing on highway | 5 Points |
| 39:4-55 | Improper action or omission on grades and curves | 2 Points |
| 39:4-57 | Failure to observe direction of officer | 2 Points |
| 39:4-66 | Failure to stop vehicle before crossing sidewalk | 2 Points |
| 39:4-66.1 | Failure to yield to pedestrians or vehicles while entering or leaving highway | 2 Points |
| 39:4-66.2 | Driving on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal | 2 Points |
| 39:4-71 | Operating a motor vehicle on a sidewalk | 2 Points |
| 39:4-80 | Failure to obey direction of officer | 2 Points |
| 39:4-81 | Failure to observe traffic signals | 2 Points
0 Points for red light camera violation |
| 39:4-82 | Failure to keep right | 2 Points |
| 39:4-82.1 | Improper operating of vehicle on divided highway or divider | 2 Points |
| 39:4-83 | Failure to keep right at intersection | 2 Points |
| 39:4-84 | Failure to pass to right of vehicle proceeding in opposite direction | 5 Points |
| 39:4-85 | Improper passing on right or off roadway | 4 Points |
| 39:4-85.1 | Wrong way on a one-way street | 2 Points |
| 39:4-86 | Improper passing in no passing zone | 4 Points |
| 39:4-87 | Failure to yield to overtaking vehicle | 2 Points |
| 39:4-88 | Failure to observe traffic lanes | 2 Points |
| 39:4-89 | Tailgating | 5 Points |
| 39:4-90 | Failure to yield at intersection | 2 Points |
| 39:4-90.1 | Failure to use proper entrances to limited access highways | 2 Points |
| 39:4-91-92 | Failure to yield to emergency vehicles | 2 Points |
| 39:4-96 | Reckless driving | 5 Points |
| 39:4-97 | Careless driving | 2 Points |
| 39:4-97a | Destruction of agricultural or recreational property | 2 Points |
| 39:4-97.1 | Slow speed blocking traffic | 2 Points |
| 39:4-97.2 | Driving in an unsafe manner (points only for third or subsequent offense within 5 years of most recent 39:4-97.2 conviction) | 4 Points |
| 39:4-97.3 | Use of a handheld cellphone or electronic communication device while driving 3 points are assessed against third offense occurring within 10 years of second offense and all subsequent offenses thereafter | 3 Points |
| 39:4-98 | Exceeding the speed by 1-14 mph over limit | 2 Points |
| Exceeding the speed by 15-29 mph over limit | 4 Points | |
| Exceeding the speed by 30 mph over limit | 5 Points + Suspension | |
| 39:4-105 | Failure to stop for traffic light | 2 Points |
| 39:4-115 | Improper turn at traffic light | 3 Points |
| 39:4-119 | Failure to stop at flashing red signal | 2 Points |
| 39:4-122 | Failure to stop for police whistle | 2 Points |
| 39:4-123 | Improper right or left turn | 3 Points |
| 39:4-124 | Improper turn from approved turning course | 3 Points |
| 39:4-125 | Improper u-turn | 3 Points |
| 39:4-126 | Failure to give proper signal | 2 Points |
| 39:4-127 | Improper backing or turning in street | 2 Points |
| 39:4-127.1 | Improper crossing of railroad grade crossing | 2 Points |
| 39:4-127.2 | Improper crossing of bridge | 2 Points |
| 39:4-128 | Improper crossing of railroad grade crossing by certain vehicles. | 2 Points |
| 39:4-128.1 | Improper passing of school bus | 5 Points |
| 39:4-128.4 | Improper passing of a frozen dessert truck | 4 Points |
| 39:4-129 | Leaving the scene of an accident with no personal injury | 2 Points |
| 39:4-129 | Leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury | 8 points |
| 39:4-144 | Failure to observe stop or yield signs | 2 Points |
| 39:5C-1 | Racing on highway | 5 Points |
| 39:5D-4 | Moving violation committed out of state | 2 Points |
Ordinance violations can be extremely difficult to deal with. A Township’s Code Enforcement Officer typically issues them and can carry substantial fines of up to $1,000 to $2,000 per day violations. We have represented many clients faced with code enforcement/ordinance violations, including the following:
Our clients have included businesses, homeowners, REO companies, and many more.
The impact of an arrest and/or a conviction on your record can have a devastating impact on your employability or other aspects of your life. Disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly persons offenses, and ordinance violations may be expunged. Contact our office today for a free consultation to determine whether you are eligible to apply for an expungement to erase any record of your arrest, guilty plea and/or conviction.
When you turn to the skilled and dedicated team at the Law Offices of Steven A. Varano, P.C., you are gaining the experience you need to defend the case. With more than 90 years of combined experience, we are ready to ensure a successful outcome with your situation.
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