Many of the people that come into my office have obviously already been charged, and when asking me about their case, generally it’s something where the police have searched their vehicle or have searched their home and my next question is, “Well, did they have a warrant to do that or did you give them permission?” Inevitably, I hear from most people that come in my office that they gave consent to search whether it be their car or their house or any other thing that it could have been to search, and unfortunately at that point it is too late.

When a police officer asks to search your car or to search your house, the short answer to them should be ‘no’. It’s their requirement that they have probable cause in order to search whatever it is that they want to search, and if it is your vehicle then they have every right to go and get a warrant, and it is your right to have them go and get that warrant, and that is something that you ought to exercise if you are stopped by the police or they request a consent to search.

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Many clients come into my office that have been charged with speeding. There are a number of different points that can be assigned to that speeding; it can be as little as two and upwards of five. It’s important to hire an attorney right away. There are a number of things that can be contested with your speeding cases; whether or not the radar or the laser has been properly adjusted and tuned. Basically, to going in there trying to negotiate maybe a lesser point speeding violation or maybe even a no point speeding violation, but it’s important to have an attorney to help you explore those options.

This informational blog post was provided by Jason A. Volet, an experienced New Jersey Traffic Violation Attorney.

If you’ve been charged with using a cell phone in the car, it’s important to note that the violation penalties have changed very recently.

• For a first offense of using that cell phone not hands-free, you are facing a penalty of between two and four hundred dollars.
• For a second offense, you are facing a penalty between four and six hundred dollars,
• and for a third offense you are facing a penalty of between six and eight hundred dollars, but more importantly, your license can be suspended for up to 90 days, and it is a three-point ticket if it is your third or more violation, so it is important that if you are charged with this offense to contact an attorney to help represent you.

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If you’ve been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, it’s important to contact an attorney right away. There are serious ramifications for leaving a scene of an accident. There are a number of different things; if somebody was killed, it could be an indictable offense, if somebody was injured the penalties could be severe, if there was property damages those penalties are severe including a loss of license, so it’s important to remember that if you are in an accident, you either need to give your information to the person you’ve had an accident with or to some witness that’s there, and if there is nobody there, it’s important that you drive immediately to the police department and let them know that you were involved with this accident so that you don’t pick up this charge.

Again, you can take what was a simple accident and really turn it into something that was very serious to yourself just by not reporting it to the people that it should be reported to; however, if you have been charged with this, call an attorney right away to explore whatever defenses you may have.

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Having multiple traffic tickets, especially if you do not pay them, can result in the suspension of your driver’s license. Depending on the traffic tickets, penalties can vary, but your first move should be to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help you try and avoid serious penalties.

Some of the most common traffic violations include:

• Speeding
• Failure to stop at a stop sign
• Running a red light
• Aggressive driving
• Not using a turn signal when either turning or changing lanes.

Each time you receive a traffic ticket, you also receive points against you on your driving record. If you accumulate enough of these points, your license can be suspended. Having a skilled New Jersey criminal defense attorney at your side can help you fully understand your rights and may even be able to help you avoid severe sentences. If you are facing multiple traffic violations, contact the experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorneys at the Law Office of Jason A. Volet today at 732-503-8968.

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In many traffic stops, the police will ask motorists if they can search the car, open the trunk, or to take other actions to see what is in the car. Often, they will ask innocuous questions like “you don’t have a gun in there, do you?” When the driver replies with “No, officer,” the next question might be “do you mind if I check, just to make sure that I’m safe?”

The fact is, the police are very skilled at asking questions to motorists in an attempt to search vehicles. These questions are usually asked in a way that will be very difficult socially for most of us to say no.

You Have the Right to Say “No” When Asked by an Officer to Search Your Car

As Americans, we are all proud of our Constitution; particularly the Bill of Rights. The 4^th amendment against illegal search and seizure was adopted to combat the wrongful searches and seizures by the British, who often would search homes for no reason or probable cause and harass citizens.

The 4^th amendment holds strong today. In most cases, you don’t have to give consent to the police to search your car, and likely there is nothing to be gained by providing consent.

Can I Be Arrested If I Do Not Give Consent To Search My Vehicle?

The police cannot arrest you or take any other action against you solely as a result of refusing to provide consent to a search of your vehicle when asked. So, if you’re asked by a police officer if it is OK to search your vehicle and you don’t want it searched, make sure that you clearly tell the officer that he or she does not have your permission to search any part of your vehicle.

What About If the Police Search My Vehicle Anyway?

If the police believe that they have the lawful right to search your car, they do not need the consent of the motorist – they can simply conduct the search. Motorists should never try to stop the police from searching a vehicle if the police begin a search on their own, even if they believe that the search is wrongful. Trying to stop a vehicle search could result in an arrest.

If the police conduct an illegal search of your vehicle (in other words, if the police did not receive your consent or did not have the lawful right to conduct the search), your lawyer can seek to have excluded all evidence obtained from the wrongful search.

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Reckless driving is broadly defined, but can generally be understood to be any kind of driving which might endanger a driver and his passengers, or any other driver on the road. Offenses include:

• Speeding
• Tailgating (following too closely)
• Not using a turn signal
• Ignoring traffic laws
• Distracted driving due to the use of personal electronic devices while driving.

All of these behaviors can lead to dangerous car accidents, and also lengthy and costly court battles. These are certainly not the only kinds of reckless driving, but they are some of the most common. Penalties for reckless driving can include heavy fines, suspension of your driver’s license, and even jail time. Penalties are often harsher based on the amount (if any) damage caused and the number of offenses a driver has on his record.

If you or someone you know is facing charges of reckless driving, contact the experienced Freehold, New Jersey traffic violations lawyers at the Law Office of Jason A. Volet at 732-503-8968 today to discuss your legal options.

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