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    Default Citation for Having an Unattended Child

    My question involves business law in the state of: NJ

    Police gave me a ticket for Violation of Contract at entertainment center.

    The story is : my child turned around the corner, and I could not find him for one hour.

    I spent one hour walking and searching for him in every room. The entertainment center has four floors with 4-5 rooms on each floor with activities. Going through all floors and room is about a mile distance.

    The policeman asked me if I'm looking for a child, I said yes. My child was at the entrance security area, sitting behind standing table (tall table, so I could not see him from 10 yards distance - closest as I was passing that area [twice]).

    I made two rounds through all rooms and floors, and was doing 3rd when that policeman asked me...

    The entertainment center ticket had a line on the back, that children should be supervised at all times. As such - the violation ticket I got was Violation of Contract.

    Policeman said my child was requiring attention from the staff.

    Our relationship with my child is good. My child was overexcited and coming out of flu virus (on Father's day), so he was not attentive.

    I don't feel I should be given a violation ticket. Please, provide your comments.

    Also, I'm calling the court with long wait time and I still don't know what's the fine - if you can guess that, please, provide your opinion ...

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Police Gave Me a Ticket for Violation of Contract at Entertainment Center

    It was not your child's job to be attentive. It was yours.

    The child was outside of your supervision long enough for him to go around a corner without your seeing him.

    I cannot imagine why you think you don't deserve the ticket.

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    Default Re: Police Gave Me a Ticket for Violation of Contract at Entertainment Center

    My child was about 7 yards ahead of me, before turning around the corner. It was two rooms around the corner, with less than 7 yards to them each.
    My child entered dark long room and then returned to the entrance (as explained after we met).
    I entered another room and then started on 2nd room from the exit of 2nd room. I don't know if you need these details...

    Would the judge likely think the same way you do in this case ?
    Thanks

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    Default Re: Police Gave Me a Ticket for Violation of Contract at Entertainment Center

    What is the actual charge on the citation. Please provide the actual statute number.

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    Default Re: Police Gave Me a Ticket for Violation of Contract at Entertainment Center

    The judge is likely to think, as I do, that your child should not have been seven yards ahead of you, but right beside you. Preferably holding your hand.

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    Default Re: Police Gave Me a Ticket for Violation of Contract at Entertainment Center

    To : Mr. Knowitall
    statue, regulation or ordinance #: 7.2.2.13a

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    Default Re: Police Gave Me a Ticket for Violation of Contract at Entertainment Center

    Quote Quoting morkovka
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    statue, regulation or ordinance #: 7.2.2.13a
    That's not a New Jersey statute number, and that's not a Jersey City ordinance number. Try again.

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    Default Re: Police Gave Me a Ticket for Violation of Contract at Entertainment Center

    I'm not so sure that a mere fine print instruction on the back of a ticket constitutes notice of a rule..it may or may not.

    A child is anyone under 18 in NJ ..so a 17 year old needs to be under constant supervision at all times ? give me a break!

    Keep your cool and explain it to the judge....

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    Default Re: Police Gave Me a Ticket for Violation of Contract at Entertainment Center

    Hi.
    The ticket can not be paid (I finally got my call answered by JC court system).
    I have to go to court in 10 days.

    Please, help me to understand this situation (see original post for details).

    Also, the lawyer I got assigned thru legal plan doesn't respond (4 days - calling him every day and talking to secretary).

    So, I'm a bit worried. The policeman told me the ticket will produce no record and I can pay it not going to court.

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    Default Re: Police Gave Me a Ticket for Violation of Contract at Entertainment Center

    How old is the child? (The seven yards might make a difference if the child is 13 vs being six).

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