Criminal and Motor Vehicle Results

ACTUAL SUCCESSFUL RESULTS OBTAINED FOR CLIENTS IN CRIMINAL AND MOTOR VEHICLE CASES*

2006: Municipal Court - New York Attorney charged with Driving While Intoxicated (39:4-50), Reckless Driving (5 Points), Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle (39:4-49.1) (2 year loss of license), Headlight Violation (39:3-66), Failure to Maintain Lane (39:4-88) (2 points), Possession of Marijuana (2C-10(a)(4), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2C:36-2).

Result: Attorney filed Motion to Suppress Evidence contesting the validity of the automobile stop. A finding of Not Guilty was entered by the Judge on the DWI Charge following a trial on stipulated facts. A plea was entered to the charge of Reckless Driving and client received a $206 fine and a 45 day license suspension. Client received a Conditional Discharge on the Marijuana charge and six months of unsupervised probation with no license suspension. All other charges were dismissed.

2006: Superior Court – Client was Federal Law Enforcement Officer charged with Second Degree Aggravated Assault (2C:12-1(B)(7) by causing severe head injuries to victim. Plea Offer from Prosecutor was 5 years New Jersey State Prison having to serve 85% of sentence.

Result: Attorney obtained hospital record of victim, hired Neurologist to provide report that head injury suffered by victim did not rise to the significant level of injury required under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1B7 and filed Motion to Dismiss the Indictment. Prosecutor consented to charge being amended to Third Degree Assault and Client was accepted into Pre-Trial Intervention Program (PTI). No Jail. No Criminal Record.

2006: Municipal Court – Client charged with Speeding 38 in 25 (39:4-98) (2 points).

Result: Amended to Equipment Violation (39:3-44) (No Points).

2006: Superior Court/Municipal Court: Client allegedly fled from State Trooper on a motorcycle on the Garden State Parkway. Charged with Eluding a Police Officer (2C:29-2b) (2nd Degree Criminal Offense), Speeding (100 mph in a 65 mph zone) (19:9.1) (5 points), Reckless Driving (39:4-96) (5 points), Unsafe Lange Change (39:4-88b) (2 points), Passing on the Right (19:8.1) (5 points), and Failure to Signal (39:4-126) (2 points). Total Exposure = 10 Years State Prison and 19 MV Points.

Result: Criminal Offense downgraded to Eluding (2C:29-1A) (a Disorderly Persons Offense) which was then amended to a Boro Ordinance with a $500 fine so client did not get a criminal record. Client pled guilty to a reduced Speeding (74 in 65) (2 points) and Failure to Signal Lane Change (2 points) and all other motor vehicle summonses were dismissed.

2006: Municipal Court – Client charged with Failure to Obey Officer Directing Traffic (by hitting police officer with her automobile) (2 points).

Result: Amended to Unsafe Operation (39:4-97.2) (No Points).

2006: Superior Court – Client charged with Possession CDS (Diazapam) (2C:35-10a1), Possession of Marijuana (2C:35-10a4), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2C:36-2).

Result: Acceptance in Pre-Trial Intervention Program (PTI). No Criminal Record. No drivers license suspension.

2006: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Intoxicated (39:4-50) and Reckless Driving (39:4-96) (5 Point Violation).

Result: Attorney obtained Expert Report challenging accuracy of Breatholyzer on .08% reading for per se conviction and Prosecutor agreed to Dismissal of DWI charge. Reckless Driving ticket was amended to Careless Driving (2 Points) and client received $356.00 fine and 30 day license suspension.

2006: Municipal Court – Client charged with Possession of Marijuana (2C:35-10(a) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2C:36-2) when contraband was discovered as he entered the Monmouth County Courthouse and his briefcase was x-rayed.

Result: Attorney tried case arguing that Sheriff’s Office had not maintained proper documentation of the chain of custody of the marijuana and hash pipe seized. Client was found Not Guilty on all charges and case was dismissed. All records of the arrest were later expunged.

2006: Municipal Court – Client charged with Driving Without Insurance (39:6B-2) facing a one year license suspension, Failing to Produce and Insurance Card (39:3-29), Failure to Make Repairs (39:8-4), and Driving an Unregistered Vehicle (39:3-4).

Result: Client pled guilty to Failing to Produce and Insurance Card and Unregistered Vehicle and was fined $256. No license suspension.

2006: Superior Court – Client with extensive criminal record who was Extended Term Eligible charged with Possession of CDS (Heroin) (2C:10a(1). Plea Offer from Prosecutor: Five (5) years New Jersey State Prison.

Result: 1 Year Probation. No jail.

2006: Municipal Court – Client charged with Possession of Marijuana (2C:35-10(a)(4).

Result: Attorney argued marijuana belonged to someone else and charge was dismissed.

2006: Municipal Court – Client charged with Speeding (40 in 25) (4 Point Violation.

Result: Amended to Unsafe Operation (No Points) with $106 fine and $250 state surcharge.

2006: Municipal Court – Client charged with Simple Assault (2C:12-1A) in a domestic dispute.

Result: Attorney obtained dismissal of charge.

2006: Superior Court - Client with extensive Juvenile record and one adult arrest charged in a Six Count Indictment with Distribution of CDS (Heroin) (2c:35-5(b)(3)) on two occasions to an undercover police officer, Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute (2C:35-5(b)(3), and Possession of CDS (2C:35-10(a)(1). Plea Offer from Prosecutor: 364 days Monmouth County Jail and Probation.

Result: 5 years probation. No jail.

2006: Municipal Court – Georgia resident denied drivers license renewal wanted to re-open 15 year old New Jersey charges of Driving Without Insurance (39:6B-2), Driving While Revoked/Suspended (39:3-40), Failure to Inspect (39:8-1), and Failure to Wear Seatbelt (39:3-76.2F).

Result: Client without necessity of appearing pled guilty to Failure to wear Seatbelt and all other charges were dismissed. Fine was $76 plus $500 contempt on failure to appear.

2005: Municipal Court and Superior Court Appeal - Client found semi-conscious behind wheel of car stopped in middle of road taken to hospital where blood test showed blood alcohol level of .24%. Attorney at trial challenged admissibility of blood test and proofs on operation of vehicle. Municipal Court Judge convicted and client’s license was suspended for 7 months. Attorney appealed to Superior Court and conviction was reversed. Superior Court Judge found Client Not Guilty.

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Speeding 85mph in a 55mph zone under N.J.S.A. 39:4-98 (4 points)

Result: Ticket amended to Unsafe Operation N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.2 (No Points). $135 fine, $30 costs, and $250 surcharge.

2005: Superior Court - Client with prior Criminal Record arrested at PNC Arts Center and charged with Possession of CDS Cocaine (3rd Degree Crime), Possession of CDS Cocaine with Intent to Distribute (3rd Degree Crime), Possession of CDS Marijuana with Intent to Distribute (4th Degree Crime), and Possession of a Toxic Chemical Nitrous Oxide with Intent to Distribute (4th Degree). Plea offer from Prosecutor was 3 years State Prison.

Result: Attorney arranged for surrender of client who had left the State and release on own recognizance pending trial. Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute all dismissed. Guilty plea entered to Possession of Nitrous Oxide with Intent and client received Probation.

2005: Municipal Court - Client involved in accident charged with a Stop Sign violation under N.J.S.A. 39:4-144 (2 points).

Result: Charge amended to Obstruction of Intersection (39:4-67) (No Points). Record Sealed with Civil Reservation so plea could not be used in a civil suit for damages.

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Revoked (39:3-40) ($500 fine and up to 6 month loss of license and Following Too Closely (Tailgating) (5 Points).

Result: Driving While Revoked amended to Unlicensed Driver (39:3-10a) $126 fine plus $30 costs and Tailgating amended to Careless Driving (39:4-97) (2 points).

2005: Superior Court - Client engaged in computer business with no criminal record indicted on white collar crime of Theft of Movable Property of approximately $60,000 of computer parts from employer some of which were listed for sale on E-Bay. Plea offer from Prosecutor was probation with 60 days of County Jail, 75 hours of community service and $60,000 restitution.

Result: No jail. 3 years probation with 45 days community service and $22,000 restitution.

2005: Municipal Court - Client driving snow plow accused of striking parked car (Careless Driving - 2 points) and Leaving the Scene of an Accident (39:4-129(b)) facing 6 month loss of license.

Result: Careless Driving Dismissed. Leaving the Scene amended to Failure to Report an Accident (39:4-130) $106 fine plus $33 costs.

2005: DMV Hearing - Client given scheduled Suspension Notice of 180 days for being involved in an accident while her license was suspended.

Result: Attorney asked for hearing and challenged suspension. DMV reduced suspension to 15 days.

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Intoxicated (39:4-50 DWI) and Refusal of a Breathalyzer (39:4-50.2). Potential penalty was $250.00 to $500.00 fine and six months to one year loss of license for each offense.

Result: Attorney challenged state's proofs on operation of the motor vehicle and findings of not guilty on each charge was entered by the Court.

2005: Superior Court - Client charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (3rd Degree) and Aggravated Assault (3rd Degree).

Result: Client pled guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Aggravated Assault downgraded to Disorderly Persons Offense. Client accepted into Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) following plea and given one year probation.

Client then arrested and indicted on charges of Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Cocaine) (3rd Degree) (two counts), Possession of CDS (Cocaine) with intent to distribute (3rd Degree) (two counts) and Violation of Probation. Potential penalty was 3 to 5 years state prison on each count.

Result: Two years probation concurrent on all counts.

2005: DMV Hearing - Client who was on probationary status because of points received two Scheduled Suspension Notices totaling 270 days.

Result: Attorney requested Hearing before the Division of Motor Vehicles and had the suspension period reduced to 20 days.

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Fighting (2C:33-2a), Interference with a Police Officer performing an official function (2C:29-1), Escape (2c:29-5), and Resisting Arrest (2C:29-2a).

Result: Plea to one count of Interference with a Police Officer. All other charges dismissed. $506.00 fine, no jail.

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Speeding (84 mph in a 65 zone), a 4 Point Violation.

Result: Charge amended to Unsafe Operation (39:4-97.2) No Points.

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Intoxicated(39:4-50), Leaving the Scene of an Accident (39:129b), Open Container of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle (39:4-51a), and Reckless Driving(39:4-96).

Result: Attorney utilized Breathalyzer Expert to challenge the admissibility of the .14% blood alcohol Breathalyzer Result and client pled guilty to an amended charge of Careless Driving and was fined $250.00. The DWI and all other charges were dismissed.

2005: Superior Court - Client with extensive criminal history charged with Possession of CDS (heroin and cocaine) on two separate occasions. Plea offer was 3 years State Prison.

Result: Attorney assisted client in entering drug treatment program and being accepted to Drug Court. Client received 5 years probation, no jail.

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Revoked/Suspended (39:3-40) and Failure to Present Documents (39:3-29). Client had been suspended by DMV for a medical reasons (seizure disorder). Potential penalty was $500.00 fine and up to Six Months loss of license.

Result: Attorney demonstrated to Court medical documentation of ability to drive and that such proof had been supplied to DMV. Driving While Revoked amended to Unlicensed Driver (39:3-10a) $155.00 fine (no loss of license) and guilty plea entered to Failure to Produce Documents ($155.00 fine).

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Prostitution (a Disorderly Persons Offense).

Result: Amended to a City Ordinance ($250.00 fine)

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Possession of CDS (2C:35-10) (Cocaine) and Possession of CDS (Cocaine) with Intent to Distribute within a School Zone.

Result: Remanded to Municipal Court on charges of 2C:33-2.1 (Wandering in a drug zone), Disorderly Conduct (2C:33-2) and 2C:35-10 (being under the influence and failing to make lawful disposition of cocaine). Attorney obtained dismissal of all criminal charges and client pled guilty to a municipal ordinance and fined $1,000.

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving Without Insurance (39:6B-2), Unregistered Vehicle (39:3-4), Fictitious License Plates (39:3-33A), Improper Inspection Sticker (39:8-96), and Handicapped Parking (39:4-138). Potential penalty was 1 year loss of license on Driving Without Insurance.

Result: Attorney factually disputed ownership and control of the vehicle and all charges were dismissed except parking in a handicapped parking spot ($256 fine).

2005: Superior Court - Client in automobile stop found with 149 bags of heroin. Charged with Possession of CDS (Heroin) with Intent to Distribute (3rd degree), Conspiracy to Possess Heroin (3rd degree) and Possession of Heroin (3rd degree). Client who had previous criminal record received plea offer of 3 years probation with 90 days County Jail.

Result: Attorney obtained dismissal of charges of Possession with Intent and Conspiracy. Client pled guilty to one count of heroin possession and received 30 days in-patient treatment with no jail.

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Intoxicated (39:4-50 DWI), Reckless Driving (39:4-96), Underage DWI (39:4-50.14), Disorderly Persons Offense of Underage Possession of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle (2C:33-15), License Plate Light (39:3-66), Failure to Keep Right (39:4-82), Provisional License Violation (39:3-13.8c), and Possession of Open Container of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle (39:4-51b). Potential Penalties included license suspension of up to one year, criminal record, and 7 motor vehicle points.

Result: Plea entered to Underage DWI ($200 fine, 30 days license suspension, and 30 days community service) and Boro Ordinance ($500 fine). All other charges dismissed. No criminal record. No motor vehicle points.

2005 Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Revoked (39:3-40), Driving With No Insurance (39:6B-2), Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle (39:4-49.1), Failure to Surrender Suspended Drivers License (39:5-35), No Front License Plate (39:3-33), No Seatbelt (39:76.2f), and criminal charge of Possession of Marijuana (2C-35-10a4). Facing License suspension of up to 4 years and up to 6 months county jail.

Result: Plea entered to No Front License Plate. No Insurance charge amended to Failure to Produce an Insurance Card (39:3-29). Fines of $150 and $30. Conditional Discharge granted on Marijuana Charge (No jail, No Criminal Record, No License Suspension, $500 CD Fee + costs).

2005 Municipal Court - Client who was a bouncer in a bar charged with Assault (2C:12-1a).

Result: Dismissed

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Revoked/Suspended (39:3-40), Driving Without Insurance (39:6B-2), Providing False Information to Police Officer (2C:29-3B(4)), Unregistered Vehicle, and Seatbelt Violation. Client was facing 1 ½ year loss of driver's license and up to 6 months jail.

Result: Attorney arranged plea to Seatbelt Violation, an amended charge of being an Unlicensed Driver (39:3-10(a)), and providing a false name to a police officer. The No Insurance and Driving While Revoked were dismissed. Client received no suspension of license, no jail, and fines and costs totaling $430.00.

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Revoked/Suspended (39:3-40) (Third Offense). Facing penalty of 10 to 90 days County Jail and 6 month suspension of license.

Result: Attorney negotiated plea to 39:3-10a ($506.00 fine and $30.00 costs). No license suspension.

2005: Municipal Court - Client fled to West Coast in 1997 leaving charges in New Jersey of Driving Without Insurance (2nd offense mandatory 14 days in jail and 2 year loss of license), Driving While Revoked (2nd offense facing 6 month license suspension plus 1 to 5 days in jail along with enhanced penalty for suspension because of no insurance conviction of additional 90 days in jail and one to two year license suspension), Unregistered Vehicle (39:3-4), and Unlicensed Driver (39-3:10a).

Client who had become a successful executive engaged attorney to re-open case so he could obtain a Driver's License in Washington State and returned to New Jersey fully expecting to be sentenced to jail.

Result: Client pled guilty to Driving While Suspended without the Enhanced Penalties and received a $750.00 fine plus one day jail which he was allowed to serve by staying in the local police station until midnight and a 60 day license revocation, was fined $250 for the unregistered vehicle and $500.00 contempt for his failure to appear.

2005: Municipal Court - Canadian truck driver involved in an accident and charged with Careless Driving (39:4-97) (a 2 point ticket). Canadian Insurance Company threatened cancellation of policy if found guilty and received points.

Result: Plea entered without appearance of client to Unsafe Operation (39:4-97.2) (No Points) and Court entered Civil Reservation sealing plea so it could not be used in a civil proceeding.

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Speeding 93 in a 65 (4 points) and Careless Driving (2 points).

Result: Speeding charged dismissed. Pled guilty to Careless Driving (2 points) and fined $135 plus $30 costs.

2005: Superior Court - Client indicted for Possession of CDS (Cocaine).

Result: Accepted into PTI (Pre-Trial Intervention) (charges to be dismissed if successfully completes drug treatment and one year probation)

2005: Municipal Court - Client charged with Shoplifting (2C:20-11b).

Result: Amended to City Ordinance of Breach of Peace with $800 fine. No Criminal Record.

2005: DMV Hearing - Client sent Notice of Scheduled Suspension for 180 days for being involved in an accident at a time his license was suspended.

Result: Attorney convinced Division of Motor Vehicles not to suspend client at all.

2004: Municipal Court -Pennsylvania Client charged with Driving While Revoked for suspension due to DWI. Potential Penalty was $1,500 fine, 10 to 90 days in jail, and 1 ½ year loss of license.

Result: Attorney challenged adequacy of proofs on out of state suspension and charge was amended to Unlicensed Driver ($200 fine, no suspension, no jail).

2004: Superior Court - Juvenile charged with Possession of Marijuana 2C:35-10(a)(4) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 2C:36-2. Potential penalties were $1000 fine and six months incarceration on each count.

Result: Possession of Marijuana Dismissed. Six months probation with deferred disposition on Paraphernalia (to be dismissed without record of conviction if completes successfully).

2004: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Revoked (39:3-40) (2nd offense), No Insurance on a Motor Vehicle(39:6B-2), Obstruction of Traffic, and Failure to Inspect. Potential penalties were year and a half license suspension.

Result: Amended to Failure to Produce Documents (No Points, No Suspension). Pled Guilty to Obstruction of Traffic and Failure to Inspect (No Points).

2004: Superior Court - Client charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Cocaine) (3rd degree), Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute (3rd degree), and Distribution of Cocaine to an Undercover Officer (3rd degree).

Result: Attorney investigation found mistake in photographic identification. Case Dismissed.

2004: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Intoxicated (39:4-50) and Reckless Driving (39:4-96) as a result of an automobile accident.

Result: Attorney obtained expert's report reducing breathalyzer result to under per se limit and court entered a directed verdict of Not Guilty on the DWI. Client pled guilty to reckless driving and was given a 30 day license suspension.

2004: Municipal Court - Client charged with DWI and Refusal of Breatholyzer. Potential penalties were 7 months to 1 year loss of license on DWI and consecutive 6 months to 1 year on Refusal. Attorney negotiated a plea to .08% DWI (lower tier) with a 90 day loss of license. Charge of Refusal of Breatholyzer was dismissed.

2004: Municipal Court - Client charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Result: Amended to violation of Boro Ordinance (non-criminal offense) $200 fine.

2004: Superior Court - Client charged with Possession of Cocaine (3rd degree offense).

Result: Admitted into Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) Program. Case to be dismissed. No criminal conviction.

2004: Municipal Court - Client involved in motor vehicle accident charged with Careless Driving (39:4-97) (2 point violation).

Result: Amended to Unsafe Operation (39:4-97.2) (no points) and record sealed.

2004: Municipal Court - Client charged with speeding (70 in 50 mph zone) (4 points), Failure to signal lane change (2 points), Failure to wear Seatbelt, and Improper Display of License Plate.

Result: Speeding charge amended to Unsafe Operation (no points), Failure to Signal dismissed, guilty plea to Seatbelt and Improper Display. $250.00 fine. No Points to client.

2004: Municipal Court - Client charged with Disorderly Persons Offense of Harassment (2C:33-4).

Result: Case Dismissed.

2004: Municipal Court - Client charged in road rage incident with Assault (2C:12-1(a)) and Careless Driving.

Result: Assault charge amended to Boro Ordinance ($1000 fine) and Careless Driving dismissed. No criminal record for client. No motor vehicle points.

2004: Municipal Court - Client charged with using fake social security card to obtain a driver's license (2C:21-3b).

Result: Amended to Boro Ordinance. $105.00 fine. No criminal record.

2004: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving Without Insurance (39:6B-2) (facing one year loss of license).

Result: Amended to 39:2-29 Failure to Produce Insurance Card. $150 fine. No license suspension.

2004: Division of Motor Vehicles Hearing - Appeal on behalf of Client given one year suspension for two separate incidents of driving while license suspended.

Result: 60 day suspension.

2004: Superior Court - Client with extensive criminal record and multiple DWI convictions charged with Eluding a Police Officer (2C:29-2b) (3rd degree), Driving While Intoxicated (5th offense), Refusal of a Breatholyzer Test, Cracked Tail Lens, Failure to Exhibit Documents, Reckless Driving, Failure to Keep Right, and Hindering Prosecution.

Result: Plea to Eluding and DWI. Remaining charges dismissed. Five years probation conditioned upon serving 90 days county jail on DWI.

2003: Superior Court - Client charged with Escape (2nd degree), Eluding Arrest in a Motor Vehicle (2nd degree), Driving with No Insurance, Driving While Revoked/Suspended.
Plea offer from Prosecutor: 5 years State Prison.

Result: Client who fled from motor vehicle stop with Officer holding onto car door pled to one count of Eluding (sentenced as 3rd degree) and Driving While Revoked. Received 3 Years Probation. No Jail. No Insurance charge Dismissed. 90 day license suspension.

2003: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Reckless Driving.
Result: Obtained a Breathalyzer Expert's Report indicating flaws in operator certification and ampoule testing. Court entered verdict of Not Guilty on DWI. Client who had rear-ended another car pled guilty to Reckless Driving and received a 60 day license suspension and $232.00 fine.

2003: Superior Court - Client charged with Distribution of CDS (2 oz. of Cocaine to Undercover Officer) 2nd degree, Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute (Cocaine), and Possession of CDS with Intent to Distribute (Marijuana).
Plea offer from Prosecutor: 7 years state prison.

Result: Probation with 364 days county jail.

2003: Municipal Court - Client charged with Speeding 85 mph in a 65 mph zone
(4 points).

Result: Amended to 39:4-97.2 Unsafe Operation (No Points).

2003: Superior Court - Client charged in 3 separate indictments and accusations with Possession of CDS (Cocaine), Possession of CDS (Cocaine) with Intent to Distribute, Distribution of CDS (Cocaine) to an Undercover Police Officer, and Possession of a Weapon.
Plea offer from Prosecutor: 5 years state prison with 30 months parole ineligibility.

Result: 4 years flat on all charges to run concurrent with no period of parole ineligibility.

2003: Municipal Court - Client charged with Allowing Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).

Result: Case Dismissed.

2003: Superior Court - Client with extensive criminal record charged with attempted extortion and aggravated assault. Plea offer from Prosecutor: 10 years state prison with 8 ½ years parole ineligibility.

Result: 3 years flat with no parole ineligibility.

2003: Municipal Court - Client charged with assault.

Result: Case Dismissed.

2003: Municipal Court - Client charged with motor vehicle offense of Following too Closely (5 points).

Result: Unsafe Operation (no points)

2003: Superior Court - Client charged with Possession of CDS (Heroin/Cocaine) 3rd Degree Offense.

Result: Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI). No conviction, no criminal record.

2003: Municipal Court - Client charged with Assault.

Result: Case Dismissed.

2003: Juvenile Court - Client charged with Terroristic Threats (3rd Degree Crime).

Result: Downgraded to Disorderly Persons Offense - deferred disposition (case to be dismissed if no violation).

2003: Federal Court - Fort Monmouth - Client charged with Speeding (73 in a 35) in Sandy Hook National Park.

Result: Amended to 54 in a 35 under 35CFR4:21(c). No Points.

2003: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Revoked/Suspended, Careless Driving, Out of State Touring Privileges Revoked, Failure to Exhibit Drivers License, Failure to Exhibit Registration.

Result: Driving While Revoked/Suspended amended to Unlicensed Driver, Guilty on Careless Driving, All other charges dismissed. No license suspension, $350 fine.

2003: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Revoked/Suspended and Careless Driving (2 points).

Result: Revoked amended to Unlicensed Driver ($172 fine, no suspension) and Unsafe Operation (no points).

2003: DMV Hearing - Driver with 17 points given 120 day proposed suspension by DMV.

Result: Reduced to 30 day suspension.

2002: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Revoked.

Result: Unlicensed Driver (no suspension).

2002: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Revoked (3rd Offense).

Result: Unlicensed Driver (no suspension, no jail).

2002: Municipal Court - Client charged with Disorderly Persons Offenses of Trespass and Hindering Arrest by giving Police Officer false name.

Result: Amended to City Ordinance. $500.00 fine.

2002: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Revoked (3rd Offense).

Result: Dismissed

2002: Municipal Court - Client charged with No Insurance and Driving While Revoked (2nd Offense).

Result: Unlicensed Driver and Failure to Exhibit Documents. No Suspension, no jail.

2002: Municipal Court - Client charged with Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle.

Result: Conditional Discharge. No criminal record, no loss of drivers license.

2002: Superior Court - Client charged with 2nd Degree Criminal Offense of Eluding a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle and Driving While Suspended. Plea Offer from Prosecutor - 5 Year State Prison Sentence.

Result: Prosecutor joins in application and Client accepted into Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI). No imprisonment, no criminal record.

2001: Superior Court - Client charged with Eluding Police in a Motor Vehicle (2nd Degree Offense). While being represented by Public Defender had agreed to a 3 year State Prison Sentence.

Result: Re-opened Plea Negotiation - received Probation.

2001: Municipal Court - Client Charged with Careless Driving and Operating Without Permission.

Result: Operating without licensed driver in car. No Points.

2001: Municipal Court - Client Charged with Driving While Revoked (3rd Offense) and Speeding.

Result: Plea to speeding and to Unlicensed Driver. No license suspension, no jail.

2002: Superior Court -Possession of CDS (Cocaine) (3rd Degree Crime).

Result: Accepted into Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI). Charges Dismissed, No criminal record, no license suspension.

2000: Superior Court - Client with extensive criminal record who is extended term eligible and on parole charged with Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute. Plea Offer from Prosecutor: 5 Years State Prison plus parole violation.

Result: 3 Year prison sentence concurrent with parole violation with credit for time served on parole violation.

1999: Superior Court - Client with extensive criminal record charged with Possession of Cocaine (3rd Degree), Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute (2nd Degree), Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine within 1000 feet of a School (3rd Degree), Maintaining a CDS Production Facility (1st Degree), Maintaining a Fortified Premises (3rd Degree), Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine (2nd Degree), and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer (2nd Degree). Plea Offer from State - Twenty (20) Years State Prison with 7 years parole ineligibility.

Result: 11 years prison with 3 years parole ineligibility.

1999: Municipal Court - Client charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Unlicensed Driver, and Speeding.

Result: Directed Verdict of Not Guilty on DWI, Guilty on Unlicensed Driver and Speeding - $200.00 fine. -->

*While all of these results were actually obtained by Randolph H. Wolf in the Municipal Courts and Superior Courts of the State of New Jersey, the success in these cases does not guarantee a similar success in any future case. Clients names have been removed to protect their privacy. Due to the delay in posting these cases to this web site some cases may actually have taken place in the year before their posting date as it appears above.