Traffic Summons in Springfield
With Route 78 and Route 24 in the north, and Route 22 in the south of Springfield, NJ, there are many chances to be stopped for speeding or some other moving violation. If you were issued a traffic ticket in Springfield, consider hiring an experienced attorney before rolling the dice and representing yourself. While you may feel comfortable appearing in Springfield Municipal Court without a lawyer, a traffic summons can lead to substantial ramifications. Here at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, our attorneys represent clients charged with a traffic offenses and have a proven track record of success in saving our clients from getting points against their license, from increased insurance premiums, and from loss of driving privileges. We serve Springfield and all of Union County, and have been doing so for over century between the former prosecutors and seasoned lawyers on our staff. Contact our Union NJ Office at 908-272-1700 for a free initial consultation.
Springfield Traffic Offense
The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has handled countless traffic violations for clients who are either from Springfield or from elsewhere and were just passing through. We know the potential serious consequences that can result from a traffic ticket, and we can make sure that we avoid as many negative consequences as possible for you. We have extensive experience appearing in Springfield Municipal Court and in handling the following traffic offenses:
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
- Driving Without Insurance
- Driving With A Suspended License
- Reckless Driving
- Careless Driving
- Speeding
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Possible Penalties for Traffic Violations. There are a number of penalties that can result from the various traffic offenses mentioned above, including points on your driving record, loss of driving privileges, fines and jail time. There is also often a collateral consequence that your insurance premiums will escalate.
Before you decide to simply go to Springfield Municipal Court and pay your traffic ticket, consider the fact that if you get 12 points on your driving record within two years, your license will be suspended for 30 days or more. Further, a DWI conviction could result in a 3- to 12-month suspension of your license, and a third DWI conviction comes with mandatory jail time. Similarly, if you are convicted of reckless driving more than once, jail time is mandatory. You should also know that an offense like driving without insurance and driving without insurance carries mandatory driver’s license suspension.
Springfield Traffic Defense Lawyer
As you can see from the penalties mentioned above, punishment for certain traffic offenses – particularly repeated offenses – can have an impact on your life. Even if jail time is not a sentence you may receive, a loss of your license could severely impact your ability to get to work. Also, any type of traffic ticket will impact your driving record, resulting in hundreds of dollars in increased insurance premiums. That said, it makes the most sense to hire an experienced traffic ticket attorney who can work to limit the consequences from any traffic violation. The Springfield NJ criminal lawyers at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have the expertise to help you get out of your traffic tickets, or at the very least minimize the more severe consequences of a moving violation conviction. The initial consultation with our attorneys is free. The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall represents Springfield clients and anyone who happened to get a ticket passing through the Township. A lawyer is available now at 908-272-1700 to assist you.
