STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS- criminal & traffic cases NJ

 STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS- criminal & traffic cases NJ

 

       Disorderly person criminal offenses- 1 year.   This means the Complaint must be signed within one year of the offense.  It does not been the Complaint must be served on the defendant, or that the trial must be held within 1 year, or someone be prosecuted within a year.

 

         Indictable Criminal Penalties  [Felony type]   5 year Statute of limitations

 

Jail & Fines:

                                         Jail                      Fine                 Probation

         1st degree           10- 20 years             $200,000        [presumption of jail]

         2nd degree           5-10 years                $150,000        [presumption of jail]

         3rd degree           3- 5 years                 $15,000          1 year- 5 year

         4th degree           0- 18 months            $10,000          1 year- 5 year

 

         There are many other penalties that the court must impose in criminal cases.  There are dozens of other penalties a court can impose, depending on the type of matter. For certain offenses such as murder or sexual assault, the statute of limitations is extended.

 

         If you or a family member is charged with a criminal offense, you should retain an experienced criminal attorney to argue to reduce the penalties!  

 

MOTOR VEHICLE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

         39: 5- 3               30 days Statute of Limitations except as posted below

         39: 3- 12             Illegal obtaining DL- 1 year Statute of limitations

         39: 3- 34             App. for DL while SUS- 1 year Statute of Limitations

         39: 3- 37             False App.- 1 year Statute of limitations

         39: 4- 129           Leaving the scene of accident- 1 year Statute of                                     Limitations

         39: 10- 24           Misrepresentation on title- 1 year

         39: 3- 40             Driving while suspended DWS- 90 days S of L

         39:4-50               DWI 90 days

         39: 6B- 2             No insurance- 6 months S of L 

         39: 5: 31    DMV Director of Magistrate can revoke license for willful  violations even if statute of limitations has passed 

Research by: KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC

ATTORNEY AT LAW

 2053 Woodbridge Ave.

Edison, NJ 08817

(Phone) 732-572-0500

More information on Fines, jail and penalties on website: www.njlaws.com

Statute of limitations only applied that the summons must be signed within the statute of limitations. It does not apply if persons fail to appear for their court date.