Atlantic City Traffic Violations Attorney Fights Speeding and Traffic Tickets
A traffic ticket can happen to anyone. However, you need to take a traffic violation very seriously because it has the potential to result in motor vehicle points, insurance surcharges, and, in the worst cases, loss of your driver’s license. Moreover, when a case involves complex criminal elements, you could even be looking at jail time.
John Tumelty, founding partner of the Law Offices of John W. Tumelty, is an Atlantic City criminal defense and traffic ticket defense lawyer with 35 years of experience. He represents clients who have been ticketed for traffic violations throughout Cape May and Atlantic counties, including NJ Parkway, AC Expressway, Route 9, Route 40, Route 30, Route 37, and Route 35.
What are the Most Frequent Traffic Violations in Cape May and Atlantic Counties?
Some of the most commonly cited traffic violations in South Jersey include:
- Speeding
- Careless and reckless driving
- Driving without insurance
- Driving with a suspended license
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Possession of drugs in a motor vehicle
- DWI / DUI
If you receive a traffic ticket in New Jersey, you will likely incur a fine. Many times, a traffic ticket will also result in motor vehicle points on your driving record. This, in turn, can lead to rising insurance premiums. Some of the most serious traffic violations carry more severe penalties, including suspension of your driver’s license and jail time. Even minor traffic violations can lead to license suspension. For example, if you get too many points on your driving record, your driving privileges can be revoked for an extended period of time. Twelve points on your record can result in license suspension.
An experienced traffic defense lawyer can fight your ticket and protect your driving privileges. Having a lawyer on your side gives you a huge edge when it comes to negotiating with the prosecutor in your case. Prosecutors are generally less likely to deal with you directly because they do not view you as a threat in the courtroom; however, they are typically more amenable to working out deals with other lawyers. This means that a knowledgeable lawyer may be able to get your ticket downgraded to a lesser violation, which will help you avoid points on your driving record. For example, your lawyer might get your traffic ticket downgraded to a zero-point Unsafe Driving violation. Finally, if your license has already been suspended, an attorney can help you file an appeal with the MVC.
Let an Experienced New Jersey Traffic Ticket Defense Lawyer Help You Keep Your License and Avoid Costly Fines
If you’ve been issued a traffic ticket in New Jersey, it is important that you not attempt to fight it by yourself. You need an experienced attorney who will aggressively represent you and fight your traffic violations.
John W. Tumelty will help you deal with traffic tickets in Atlantic and Cape May counties and throughout South Jersey. He will build a strong defense in your case. In addition to protecting local drivers, Mr. Tumelty also represents out-of-state drivers who happen to be passing through New Jersey. If you are an out-of-state driver, Mr. Tumelty will work on your behalf to resolve the matter so that you do not have to come back to New Jersey to fight your ticket. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your traffic violation, Mr. Tumelty can help you. Call today to discuss your case over the phone, or simply fill out the online contact form to schedule an in-person consultation at one of his offices in Marmora and Somers Point.
