What do I do if I can't pay the fines and penalties from a New Jersey Traffic Court Ticket?
A:
People make plans for payment of fines and penalties in New Jersey traffic court all the time, but then circumstances change (job loss, other pressing expenses arise) that make that plan no longer possible. As a result, they are held in default by the courts and summoned to appear. Blowing off this default can have serious consequences, but appearing to face the music is the best policy.
The reason for this is simple: the court has some options available to it under the law to help you. It can:
reduce the penalty, suspend the penalty, or modify the installment plan;
revoke any unpaid portion of the penalty, if the court finds that the circumstances that warranted the imposition have changed or that it would be unjust to require payment;
order the person to perform community service in lieu of payment of the penalty; or
impose any other alternative permitted by law in lieu of payment of the penalty.
If you find yourself in a situation where a failure to pay court fines and costs have caused your traffic court case to spiral out of control, contact my office right away for a free consultation. I may be able to help you get things back on track and prevent some serious consequences!
The Law Office of Steven J. Richardson serves New Jersey, including:Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Salem, Cumberland and Atlantic Counties and surrounding New Jersey communities, including Woodbury, Colonial Manor, North Woodbury, Woodbury Heights, Deptford, Thorofare, Gloucester City, Washington Township, Blackwood, Brooklawn, Westville and Pitman. Richardson Law Offices 40 Newton Avenue Woodbury, NJ 08096 Phone: (856) 686-9910 Fax: (856) 686-9911
