Violation of Probationary License in New Jersey

[wysoy]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: NJ

Hi.
I just got a ticket with mandatory court appearance.

The offense states: Probationary - Hours of Operation

Statute No. 39:3-13.8C


Do I need to get a lawyer?
What if I plead not guilty?

Would this stay on my record? (I am over 18)

Please help!!

[PTPD22]

The offense states: Probationary - Hours of Operation

Statute No. 39:3-13.8C

Ok. So, from what I can find with a quick google search, the penalty for this offense is a $100 fine. It doesn't look like it even carries any points.

Do I need to get a lawyer?

In my opinion, no.

What if I plead not guilty?

And your defense would be what, exactly? Do you have a probationary license? Were you driving between 11:00pm and 5:00 am? Did your driving fall under any of the specifically outlined exemptions to the hours of operation requirement? If the answers are yes, yes, and no, then I see no defense.

Would this stay on my record? (I am over 18)

Define "record." This charge will not result in a criminal arrest or conviction record. However, you will have a traffic violation record. Most people (employers, insurance people, etc.) will only be able to get a driving history going a few years back (don't know the specifics for your state but it is usually 3-5 years) and some states purge driving history records after a certain time (again, don't know about your state).

[wysoy]

Ok. So, from what I can find with a quick google search, the penalty for this offense is a $100 fine. It doesn't look like it even carries any points.



In my opinion, no.



And your defense would be what, exactly? Do you have a probationary license? Were you driving between 11:00pm and 5:00 am? Did your driving fall under any of the specifically outlined exemptions to the hours of operation requirement? If the answers are yes, yes, and no, then I see no defense.



Define "record." This charge will not result in a criminal arrest or conviction record. However, you will have a traffic violation record. Most people (employers, insurance people, etc.) will only be able to get a driving history going a few years back (don't know the specifics for your state but it is usually 3-5 years) and some states purge driving history records after a certain time (again, don't know about your state).

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