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NJ Driving without Insurance Attorney

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New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney

Have you been charged with Driving without Insurance in New Jersey? Often people are under the impression they have insurance coverage when actually they do not. This can occur under any number of circumstances such as when an insurance agent fails to forward your payment, your insurance is cancelled without your knowledge, or you thought you were covered by a policy belonging to another member of your household. Unfortunately, a simple mistake can lead to harsh penalties including the loss of your license for an entire year.

My name is Anthony N. Palumbo, partner at Palumbo & Renaud, and New Jersey Traffic Offense Lawyer. If you have been charged with Driving without Insurance in New Jersey, you need a New Jersey Driving without Insurance Attorney. With over 35 years of criminal trial experience, I will aggressively defend your case, and utilize every defense possible on your behalf. Contact me today at 1-866-664-8118 for a free initial consultation, and let's get started on your case. Our firm defends individuals throughout New Jersey including the counties of Monmouth, Union, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, Hudson, and Essex.

Penalties if Convicted

If you are convicted of Driving without Insurance, you will face severe penalties. That is why it is so important for you to contact an experienced New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney. The penalties for a conviction of Driving without Insurance are as follows:

First Conviction

  • Loss of license for 1 year
  • Approximately $1,000 in fines
  • Community Service

Subsequent Conviction

  • Loss of license for at least 2 years
  • 14 days in jail
  • 30 days community service
  • $5,000 in fines

Defending your Charge

There are a number of different defenses your New Jersey Traffic Offense Lawyer can utilize on your behalf. An experienced New Jersey Driving without Insurance Attorney can easily identify any defenses that may work for you. The following comprises a list of defenses that can be used in a Driving without Insurance case:

You were unaware that your insurance policy was canceled because you were never notified.

  • You thought you were insured under another member of your household's policy
  • You were not operating a vehicle within the statutory definition of 'operation'
  • You were unaware that your policy was canceled because your agent did not properly handle the payment or for some other reason without your knowledge.

Having an New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney by Your Side

If you have been charged with Driving without Insurance in New Jersey, contact me for a free initial consultation at 1-866-664-8118, and I will be happy to discuss any questions you may have. It is incredibly important to your defense that you have an experienced New Jersey Driving without Insurance Attorney by your side. Without a New Jersey Traffic Offense Lawyer, you may be pleading guilty to charges that could otherwise be dismissed. I will give you an honest assessment of your situation, explain whether any defenses apply, and the probable outcome of your case. Contact me, Anthony N. Palumbo, New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney today, I will fight for your rights.

I also defend individuals throughout the state of New Jersey including Union County, Middlesex County, Somerset County Monmouth County and Essex County against the charges of:

Driving without Insurance ▪ Leaving the Scene of an Accident ▪ Failure to Stop at a Red Light ▪ Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign ▪ DWI/DUI ▪ Speeding ▪ Careless Driving ▪ Improper Lane Change ▪ Any other Charged involving a Motor Vehicle

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I am Anthony N. Palumbo, an experienced and aggressive criminal and municipal defense lawyer, and I represent clients throughout North Jersey, including the communities of Berkeley Heights, Eatontown, Fanwood, Garwood, Kearny, Elizabeth, Woodbridge, Linden, Rahway, Clark, Westfield, Cranford, Roselle, Roselle Park, Springfield, Plainfield, Maplewood, Scotch Plains, Kenilworth, Summit, Union Township, Sayreville, Piscataway, Edison, New Brunswick, East Brunswick, North Brunswick, Perth Amboy and Newark; and other locations in Union County, Middlesex County, Somerset County, Hudson County, Essex County, Morris County, Ocean County and Monmouth County, New Jersey.

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