MVC hearing N.J.A.C. § 1:1-14.4 Failure to appear; sanctions for failure to appear

MVC hearing 

N.J.A.C.  § 1:1-14.4 Failure to appear; sanctions for failure to appear

   (a) If, after appropriate notice, neither a party nor a representative appears at any proceeding scheduled by the Clerk or judge, the judge shall hold the matter for one day before taking any action. If the judge does not receive an explanation for the nonappearance within one day, the judge shall, unless proceeding pursuant to (d) below, direct the Clerk to return the matter to the transmitting agency for appropriate disposition pursuant to N.J.A.C. 1:1-3.3(b) and (c).

(b) If the nonappearing party submits an explanation in writing, a copy must be served on all other parties and the other parties shall be given an opportunity to respond.

(c) If the judge receives an explanation:

1. If the judge concludes that there was good cause for the failure to appear, the judge shall reschedule the matter for hearing; or

2. If the judge concludes that there was no good cause for the failure to appear, the judge may refuse to reschedule the matter and shall issue an initial decision explaining the basis for that conclusion, or may reschedule the matter and, at his or her discretion, order any of the following:

i. The payment by the delinquent representative or party of costs in such amount as the judge shall fix, to the State of New Jersey or the aggrieved person;

ii. The payment by the delinquent representative or party of reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, to an aggrieved representative or party; or

iii. Such other case-related action as the judge deems appropriate.

(d) If the appearing party requires an initial decision on the merits, the party shall ask the judge for permission to present ex parte proofs. If no explanation for the failure to appear is received, and the circumstances require a decision on the merits, the judge may enter an initial decision on the merits based on the ex parte proofs, provided the failure to appear is memorialized in the decision.

Crimes which cannot be expunged in NJ

 Crimes which cannot be expunged in NJ

2C:52- 2 b.Records of conviction pursuant to statutes repealed by this Code for the crimes of murder, manslaughter, treason, anarchy, kidnapping, rape, forcible sodomy, arson, perjury, false swearing, robbery, embracery, or a conspiracy or any attempt to commit any of the foregoing, or aiding, assisting or concealing persons accused of the foregoing crimes, shall not be expunged.

Records of conviction for the following crimes specified in the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice shall not be subject to expungement:

N.J.S.2C:11-1 et seq. (Criminal Homicide), except death by auto as specified in N.J.S.2C:11-5;

N.J.S.2C:13-1 (Kidnapping); section 1 of P.L.1993, c.291

(C.2C:13-6) (Luring or Enticing); section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8) (Human Trafficking);

N.J.S.2C:14-2 (Sexual Assault or Aggravated Sexual Assault); subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:14-3

(Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact); if the victim is a minor, subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:14-3 (Criminal Sexual Contact); if the victim is a minor and the offender is not the parent of the victim,

N.J.S.2C:13-2 (Criminal Restraint) or

N.J.S.2C:13-3 (False Imprisonment);

N.J.S.2C:15-1 (Robbery);

N.J.S.2C:17-1 (Arson and Related Offenses); subsection a. of N.J.S.2C:24-4 (Endangering the welfare of a child by engaging in sexual conduct which would impair or debauch the morals of the child, or causing the child other harm); paragraph (4) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:24-4 (Photographing or filming a child in a prohibited sexual act); paragraph (3) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:24-4 (Causing or permitting a child to engage in a prohibited sexual act); subparagraph (a) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:24-4 (Distributing, possessing with intent to distribute or using a file-sharing program to store items depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child); subparagraph (b) of paragraph (5) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:24-4 (Possessing or viewing items depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child);

N.J.S.2C:28-1 (Perjury);

N.J.S.2C:28-2 (False Swearing); paragraph (4) of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:34-1 (Knowingly promoting the prostitution of the actor's child); section 2 of P.L.2002, c.26

(C.2C:38-2) (Terrorism); subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-3) (Producing or Possessing Chemical Weapons, Biological Agents or Nuclear or Radiological Devices); and conspiracies or attempts to commit such crimes.

Records of conviction for any crime committed by a person holding any public office, position or employment, elective or appointive, under the government of this State or any agency or political subdivision thereof and any conspiracy or attempt to commit such a crime shall not be subject to expungement if the crime involved or touched such office, position or employment.

c.In the case of conviction for the sale or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance or possession thereof with intent to sell, expungement shall be denied except where the crimes involve:

(1)Marijuana, where the total quantity sold, distributed or possessed with intent to sell was 25 grams or less;

(2)Hashish, where the total quantity sold, distributed or possessed with intent to sell was five grams or less; or

(3)Any controlled dangerous substance provided that the conviction is of the third or fourth degree, where the court finds that expungement is consistent with the public interest, giving due consideration to the nature of the offense and the petitioner's character and conduct since conviction.

d.In the case of a State licensed physician or podiatrist convicted of an offense involving drugs or alcohol or pursuant to section 14 or 15 of P.L.1989, c.300 (C.2C:21-20 or 2C:21-4.1), the court shall notify the State Board of Medical Examiners upon receipt of a petition for expungement of the conviction and records and information pertaining thereto.

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 Table of Contents

                                                                                                                                      Page

Letters, Motions/Briefs, Articles/Research

Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq.                                                                                            1 

            01 Municipal Court Questionnaire                                                                           1 

            02 Retainer – Municipal Court                                                                                 5

            03 Request for Complete Discovery                                                                       9

            04 Letter of Representation Only                                                                         10

            05 Discovery Request – Alcotest 7110                                                                11

            06 Discovery Request – Driving While Suspended                                              19

            07 Speeding Law and Discovery                                                                         23

            08 Discovery Request to MVC                                                                             31

            09 Discovery – Complainant                                                                                 35

            10 OPRA – Field Sobriety – Chief of Police                                                          39

            11 OPRA – Required Officer Training                                                                   42

            12 CDS Motions                                                                                                    43

            13 DWI Motions                                                                                                     45

            14 Motion to Reduce Bail                                                                                      49

            15 Letter to Client re:  Reading Discovery from Prosecution                                57

            16 Reciprocal Discovery to Prosecution                                                              58

            17 Notice of Specific Criminal Code Defenses                                                     60

            18 Letter to Client re:  Reading and Signing Affidavit                                           61

            19 Second Request for Discovery – Missing Abstract                                        62

            20 Letter to Client re:  DWI Expert                                                                         63

            21 Letter to Client re:  Hearing                                                                              64

            22 Letter to Client re:  Deadline and Attorney Fee for Appeal                              65

            23 Letter to Client re:  No Show in Court                                                              67

            24 Suppression Motion                                                                                         68

            25 Suppress Statements:  Violation of Miranda Rights                                        69

            26 Dismissal Motion re:  Failure to Provide Discovery                                          73

            27 Motion for Conditional Discharge                                                                     78

            28 Motion for Civil Reservation                                                                             79

            29 Objection to Lab Certificate                                                                             80

            30 Motion for SLAP                                                                                               81

            31 Order to Mark Case Try or Dismiss                                                                 82

            32 Order to Compel Discovery                                                                             83

            33 Order to Be Relieved as Counsel                                                                    84 

            34 Constructive Possession of Drugs in a Criminal Case                                    85

            35 Court Cannot Handle Discovery                                                                      87

            36 Motion for No Loss of Driver’s License Suspension                                       91

            37 Motion re:  Failure to Give Defendant Copy of AIR                                          93

            38 Motion to Provide Expert at Public Expense                                                   103

            39 DWI Fines and Penalties in NJ                                                                        109 

            41 Defending a Juvenile Delinquency Case                                                       119

            42 Pretrial Intervention Program (PTI)                                                                 125

            Expungement/Erase Criminal Charges                                                                128 

            Plea by Mail                                                                                                         129

            Certification for Application for Appointment as Private Prosecutor

             (Storm)                                                                                                              131 

            Letter Thanking Witness                                                                                     133

            Client’s Sentencing and Duties                                                                           135

            Post Conviction Motion to Vacate Guilty Plea                                                     137

            Additional Discovery Brief                                                                                  145

            Brief to Suppress Blood Sample and Objection to Lab Report                           149

            Motion, Certification, Order in Support of Motion to Be Relieved                        163

            Notice of Appeal                                                                                                 167

            Miranda Brief in Support of Motion to Suppress Statements                              169 

            Miranda Law Person is Subject to…                                                                  173

            2^nd Request for Hearing                                                                                      177 

            Failure to Timely Prosecute                                                                                 179

            Minimum and Maximum Fines – MV Offenses                                                    183

            Points in Motor Vehicle Violations                                                                       231

            “Pre-Trial Intervention to Dismiss Criminal Charges”                                           233

            Municipal Court Appeals                                                                                     235

            DWI Cross Examination Questions                                                                     241

            Hearsay Not Admissible at Trial in Municipal Court Based on

             Crawford Decision                                                                                             245

            Pamphlet, “Your Rights in Municipal Court”                                                         249 

            Be Not Guilty                                                                                                       251

            Criminal Indictable and Disorderly Offense Penalties                                         255

            Minimum Mandatory Fines and Penalties Relating to Selected                                 

             Motor Vehicle Offenses                                                                                    257

            “Speeding and Radar”                                                                                        275

            “Suspended Licenses:  Don’t Be Caught Off Guard as a Defense

             Attorney”                                                                                                           277

            “Defense to Possession of Drugs and Controlled Substances”                        279

            “Driving Without Insurance Defenses”                                                               281

            Preparation for the Municipal Court Case                                                           283

            “Plead Guilty? Nah, Defend DWI Charges!”                                                         293

            Memo re:  Attorney General Guideline:  Prosecution of DWI &

             Refusal Violations                                                                                              295

            Court Code Listing – MVC                                                                                   321

            No Point Violations                                                                                              325

            Crash Accident Report Abbreviations                                                                327

            “Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts Training for Attorneys”                                           335

            New Law Finally Establishes a Conditional Dismissal Program

             in Municipal Court                                                                                               337 

            Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Refusal                                                    343

            Notice of Motion to Compel the Prosecutor to Fingerprint and DNA

             Test Evidence Seized                                                                                        345

            Certification to Compel the Prosecutor to Fingerprint and DNA Test

             Evidence Seized                                                                                                347

            Order                                                                                                                  348

            Letter re:  No Representation                                                                             349

            Certification of Victim                                                                                          351

            Letter re:  Summons/Criminal Statutes                                                                353

            Letter re:  Additional Fees & Appointment                                                          355

            Letter re:  Letters of Reference/Pre-Sentence Report                                       357

            Letter Requesting Hearing Notice                                                                       358

            Request to Adjourn so Defendant Can Retain Attorney                                     359

            Scientific and Medical Tests—Blood and Urine Documents

             Requested                                                                                                         361

            Letter re:  Arrest Stop Video to Client                                                                365

            Recommend DWI Expert to Client                                                                        367

            Objection to Alcotest Results Where No Expert Testimony Provided                 369

            What Your Attorney Can Do For You                                                                 371

            Criminal – Flat Fee – Agreement to Provide Legal Service                                 375

            Field Sobriety Records Request and OPRA Request                                         379

            Letter re:  Recommend Substance Abuse Treatment & Inpatient                       383

            Letter re:  Old Records                                                                                       385

            N.J. Municipal Court Law Review, Spring 2015                                                 387

            N.J. Municipal Court Law Review, Summer 2015                                              391 

Additional Vercammen Information                            [See “Vercammen” on CD]

                                               “Articles/Forms/NJ Municipal Law Review Articles”

Orders/Forms

John Menzel, Esq.                                                                                                           395 

            Discovery Order (Alcotest)                                                                                395

            Discovery Order (Blood/DRE)                                                                             405 

            Client Fee Agreement                                                                                         411

            First Contact With Prospective Clients                                                                413

            Client Interview Form                                                                                          415 

            Client Questionnaire                                                                                            435

            Letter to Insurance Company                                                                             459

Additional Menzel Material on CD: 

            Chun material                                                         [see “Menzel/Chun” on CD]

              02-13-07 Special Master’s Report

              11-08-07 Special Master’s Report

              03-17-08 State v. Chun

              09-13-13 M-1538, 1539, 1540

           

Driving While Refused, Suspended, Revoked

or Prohibited:  N.J.S.A. 39:3-40

PowerPoint Presentation

Damian A. Scialabba, Esq.                                                                                              461 

           

About the Panelists…                                                                                                     471