Written by Gregory Monte. Court of Justice? Would you be annoyed if an individual defending himself before you in court on a speeding ticket charge got a more lenient sentence than you for the exact same offense? Sounds unfair, right? Well, it turns out that judges have wide discretion when it comes to sentencing. Consider the … Continue reading A Judge’s Discretion in Traffic Court
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Written by Gregory Monte. I know that this is a controversial topic – which is why I have avoided mentioning it on this blog. Until today, of course. I finally decided to bring it up after reading an article called Drunk-Driving And Fake-Science. I realize that it is hard to feel sorry for individuals arrested for … Continue reading DUI Arrests: Victimless Pre-crime?
Written by Gregory Monte. All’s well that ends well… While I grant that there is some truth to this well-known saying, the problem is that much pain can be inflicted before the actual ending arrives. More importantly, who is to say that the actual ending - "justice" - really serves to erase or diminish the pain … Continue reading Flirt with a Cop to Get Out of a Ticket? It Could Backfire.
Written by Gregory Monte. If you get a ticket, there are three steps to take to determine if it is worth contesting. Read/Understand the statute you allegedly violated - that's pretty straightforward. Interpret this statute to see if you really violated it. This means looking for possible technicalities in the way the law was written that … Continue reading Free PDF – Challenging a Citation Using the Traffic Ticket Defense Method
Written by Gregory Monte. The Case That Inspired This Post There is a lawyer-based traffic ticket “help” website called AVVO. Back in 2013 someone posted a question about a ticket he received for allegedly delaying traffic in New Jersey, a violation of 39:4-56. Delaying traffic prohibited: “No person shall drive or conduct a vehicle in such … Continue reading Lame Advice From a Lawyer? You Get What Pay For …
Written by Gregory Monte. The Case That Inspired This Post There is a lawyer-based traffic ticket “help” website called AVVO. Back in 2013 someone posted a question about a ticket he received for allegedly delaying traffic in New Jersey, a violation of 39:4-56. Delaying traffic prohibited: “No person shall drive or conduct a vehicle in such … Continue reading Ticket for delaying traffic? Here is a way to beat it.
Written by Gregory Monte. The short answer is that it depends on the state you are driving in – but that is not really why I decided to write this blog post. Instead, I wanted to make a point (yet again) about how useless much traffic ticket advice on the internet actually is … presently company … Continue reading Crossing a Solid White Line on a Highway – Is it Legal?
“The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.” Ronald Reagan Written by Gregory Monte. I first encountered the idea of a community caretaker when reading about an individual who was pulled over by the police for stopping too long at a stop sign. I found this … Continue reading The Police as “Community Caretakers”
Written by Gregory Monte. Defending yourself (pro se) in traffic court can be a “trying” experience. First of all, you are pitting yourself against a prosecutor who represents the state for a living. Not only does he know all the ins and outs of the law, but he is also very familiar with court procedures. He … Continue reading Pro Se Defendants and Impatient Judges
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