Received ticket for ice falling off trailer in NJ

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So the Court just sent me a new document concerning the ticket I recieved for ice. After my company called to find out how much the ticket is for 39:4-77 (a ticket which does not apply to ice) they changed the complaint to 39:4-77.1 which does appy to ice.

The thing is 39:4-77.1 is issued if there is damage or injury occuring with the falling of ice or snow off a vehicle. I had no such occurance. I'm now forced to get an attorney because the minimum fine on this charge is $500-$1500!!!!

They changed the court date and charge just like that! It's going to cost me $400 for an attorney and it sounds like most likely they will want to plead me out which is not what I want to do but it will cost me more if the court plays games with me.

Keep an eye on this post for more information as I go!!!!

GRRRRRRR

 

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I just got a hold of the clerks office as this is a night court. The clerk told me that the Trooper cited me for 39:4-77.1. My ticket doesn't even say 39:4-77.1

It has the charge of 39:4-77 "loading so as to spill"

The trooper it seems has changed the ticket after the fact. The clerk is sending me a copy of his amended ticket that will not match my original copy.

Can't wait to see this altered ticket. This should put the brakes on the whole ticket all together I would think.