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Even without an attny., you are still entitled to full discovery, per NJ court rules & regulations. Radar in the moving mode requires additional documentation, than if the officer was stationary - just sitting on the side of the road.Unless the officer provides excellent testimony, Pace can be difficult to prove in NJ court. In fact, in many NJ departments, it is discouraged. Curriculum for Pace is not provided in the Radar Instruction course (needed for the certification to operate doppler Radar), mandated by the NJ Attny.Generals Office.
Per NJ case law, the officer can write a lower speed on the ticket than originaly stopped, or "locked in". But in your case, I really can't say he was "helping you out". Writing the incorrect expiration on one summons, will not benefit you either in court, per case law.
Wheel spin = wreckless ? Hardly. It may be considered Careless, but again it must be proven you were operating in a "careless manner".
Plead not guilty & speak with the local prosecutor, prior to getting an attny and putting out the extra money. If you have not recently received a moving violation, you are entitled to have your current moving violation downgraded to this statute - 39:4-97.2 ( moving but WITH NO POINTS). If they don't budge, request a postponment for representation. A simple error in the required documentation, or lack there of in discovery, can easily make a difference.
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