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The Misadventures of Bob and Dave
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Please Don't Drink and Drive!
We truly hope you have a safe and enjoyable
2012 and that you arrive home safely everyday!
Unfortunately, not everyone does.
Please give us a call right away if you've been
charged with a traffic violation, such as Driving
While Intoxicated (DWI), Driving While Suspended,
Driving Without Insurance, Leaving the Scene of
an Accident, Speeding, or any other offense
(including Criminal).
If you've been charged with a criminal offense, we're
here for you as well. We'll give you a FREE consultation for one half-hour, either in our
office or at your location (yes; we make house-calls).
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New Jersey Crimanal and Traffic Law
Crossword Puzzle
ACROSS
2. The major category of law under which personal injury matters fall.
3. Non-admission of evidence.
6. Attempting to prevent the police from effecting a lawful arrest.
7. Where guilty defendants are sometimes sent.
10. Unlawful taking by force or threat of force.
11. Formal request made to the Court.
12. Level of seriousness of a crime.
15. A promise that the law can enforce.
17. The state of being without financial means to satisfy debts.
18. The amount of loss suffered by the plaintiff.
19. Taking something of value that is for sale, with the intent to
permanently deprive the rightful owner of its possession.
20. Failure to honor an agreement.
DOWN
1. A person who has been found guilty of a crime.
4. Diversionary program, in lieu of prosecution (Abbreviation).
5. Indictable offense.
8. Being held by the police for suspicion of a crime.
9. Formally charging a defendant with a felony.
13. Court order to appear and give testimony.
14. Manifestation of the intent to do (or refrain from doing) something, made in
such a way that a reasonable person would believe a commitment was made.
16. Placing a person in fear of imminent harm.
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See the answers to last month's crossword puzzle below,
and look for the answers to the April crossword
puzzle in the May edition of
The Pennington Paper
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New Jersey Criminal and Traffic Law Quiz
(Answers to the March Quiz are Underlined)
1. Approximately how many cases are handled by the Newark Municipal
court each year?
a. 3,000 b. 30, 000 c. 300, 000 d. 3,000,000
2. The estimated maximum penalties for Driving While Suspended (when
the suspension is caused by unpaid parking tickets) are:
a. $100 fine only.
b. $500 fine and 6 months loss of driving privileges, but no jail.
c. $750 fine and up to 5 days in the county jail.
d. $100 fine, plus a $750 surcharge, plus 9 Insurance Points (that may double
insurance rates).
3. The estimated maximum penalties for any moving violation combined
with a 3rd offense of Driving While Suspended (for non-payment of surcharges)
are:
a. $1,000 Court fine, plus a $3,000 civil judgment , plus 20 days in jail, plus 6
months loss of driving privileges, plus 9 Insurance Points (which may double
insurance rates)
b. $500 fine and 6 months loss of driving privileges, but no jail.
c. $750 fine and up to 5 days in the county jail.
d. $100 fine, plus a $750 surcharge, and 9 Insurance Points (that may double
insurance rates).
4. If I plead guilty to a DWI, the following will eventually happen:
a. I cannot have the conviction expunged. It will remain a part of my driving
record for life.
b. A second conviction that occurs 5 or more years later will be treated as a 1
offense.
c. After 10 years, the 1 offense will drop from my driving record.
d. If I’the 2nd offense was treated as a 1st offense, the 3rd will automatically be
treated as a 2nd offense.
5. If I'm ordered out of my vehicle during a traffic stop and, during a search
of my vehicle without a warrant, the police say they found marijuana under
my seat. What is the best case scenario in court?
a. I am convicted, and the judge imposes a fine, but no jail.
b. I receive a "Conditional Discharge" (otherwise known as the "First Offender's
Program"),
and after 1 year of probation, the charges are dismissed.
c. My attorney files a Suppression Motion and the entire matter is dismissed.
d. I plead guilty to an amended charge of “Wandering”.
6. Once the municipal judge enters a finding, the case is over and I have to
live with the results. True or False
7. I can beat a Breathalyzer or Alcotest by eating peanut butter after drinking.
True or False
8. A court cannot convict me of DWI if my blood alcohol concentration is less
than .08.
True or False
9. If I plead guilty without giving the prosecutor a hard time, he is likely to
move for a dismissal of the charges.
True or False
10. Consulting a qualified attorney as soon as possible after being arrested or
ticketed is highly advisable.
True or False
If your score is:
8 out of 10 or higher: You may just have a bright legal career ahead of you.
5 – 7 out of 10: Apparently you know more than the average defendant.
3-4 out of 10: You may need some help.
0-2 out of 10: Besides a lawyer, you may need a miracle worker.
The answers to this quiz are based upon the opinions of the Law Offices of Scott Pennington, and may not be precise;
therefore, this quiz and its answers are not intended to be relied upon. Each legal matter is unique; therefore,
those seeking accurate and up to date legal information should seek the advice and counsel of a qualified attorney.
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Nothing in this newsletter is intended to be legal advice.
All matters are unique, and anyone wishing to receive legal
advice should seek the servicesof a qualified attorney.
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