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.
Indictable
Criminal Penalties [Felony type] 7 year Statute of limitations
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 are 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
