Woodbridge New Jersey Traffic Ticket Lawyers
The suspension of your New Jersey driver's license can have a significant impact on your life. The Iler Law Firm is here to help. Whether you are charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, or driving without insurance in New Jersey, our experienced criminal defense and traffic ticket attorneys can assist you. Please contact our Red Bank, NJ office for a free initial consultation at 732-842-7787.
Suspension of Your New Jersey Driver's License
There are many reasons for a suspension of your driver's license in New Jersey. First, if you accumulate twelve (12) or more points on your license in a two (2) year period, your license is subject to suspension. Further, if you have been charged with any of the following traffic offenses your license may be suspended:
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
- Underage Drinking
- Underage DWI ("Baby DWI")
- Driving Without Insurance
- Driving While Suspended
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Protecting Your Rights: Due Process and License Suspension
In New Jersey, courts have consistently held that a driver's license may not be suspended or revoked without procedural due process. State v. Wenof, 102 N.J. Super 370 (Law Div. 1968). In fact, the New Jersey legislature saw fit to codify these protections in N.J.S.A. 39:5-30 which states, "[e]very registration certificate, every license certificate, every privilege to drive motor vehicles...may be suspended or revoked by the director for a violation of the provisions of this Title or on any other reasonable grounds, after due notice in writing of such proposed suspension, revocation, disqualification, or prohibition or ground thereof." N.J.S.A. 39:5-30. Further, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that a driver's license may not be taken away without due process and the licensee must be fully informed of the charges against him and must be afforded a fair opportunity to be heard. Bechler v. Parsekian, 36 N.J. 242 (1961). As a result, it is important to hire an experienced Municipal Court attorney to protect your rights with regard to your New Jersey license.
