Help!
I am no living in NJ, I am WA resident.
Somewhere in August, while I was driving in NJ, I was stopped by a cop in Hunterdon County, NJ. I got 3 tickets: Speeding, Failure to give turn signal and Reckless Driving.
Yes, I drove fast that time, but no accident.
And I had clean driving history.
I was told to go to court, originally dated 09/12/06. Seeing my case is quite serious & I don't want to lose my driver's license or face possible jailtime, I hired a local lawyer near Hunterdon, hoping the attorney can greatly help me in this case.
After hiring the lawyer, he requested the court to reschedule the court date. It is rescheduled to 10/31/06. My lawyer said I don't have to attend since he is representing me.
Now it is less than 6 days and I was curious about my position, so I inquiried my lawyer via email, asking about the progress so far.
He said he is still waiting for the requested discovery. He still don't have the requested discovery, he called the prosecutor and left message.
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I don't understand, what is that he is waiting for? Can't he do anything without that? Is this something bad, or a good thing?
I thought after we hired a lawyer, he would try to contact the prosecutor or police involved in the case and try to negotiate before the court.
What would happen if he never receives the discovery in deadline 10/31/06?
I don't understand the legal procedure, can someone explain me please?
Thanks in advance.

