OUR PRACTICE

Licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, our practice includes, but is not limited to:

Municipal (Traffic Court)
Litigation (Civil & Criminal)
Business & Commercial Law
Business Formation
Landlord/Tenant Matters
Real Estate
Bankruptcy
Relevant Appeals

MUNICIPAL COURT

General Moving or Traffic Violations.

These include violations such as speeding, careless driving, disregard of traffic signals, and numerous other violations. All such violations carry fines. Many of these carry Motor Vehicle "Points" as well.

If you are convicted of, or, plead guilty to, a violation that carries points, these points will be reported to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (formerly known as the Division of Motor Vehicles). The points will then be included on your motor vehicle record. Some moving violations, such as leaving the scene of an accident, or, very excessive speeding may result in the suspension of your driving privileges.

Depending upon your violation history, the accumulation of motor vehicle points may result in increased car insurance rates. When an insurance company raises your rates due to "points," it does so in the form of insurance surcharges that are charged to you for three consecutive years.

For example, a conviction for a 4-point speeding violation could result in an insurance surcharge of $250 per year for the next three (3) years.

Insurance companies may also use their own point system called "insurance points." These are used to determine your premium rates for insurance coverage, whether you may be moved to a more expensive "assigned risk" pool, whether your existing coverage may be cancelled, or, new coverage denied. When eight (8) or more insurance points have been assessed, the insurer may transfer your coverage to an assigned risk pool carrying higher premium rates, or, may terminate your policy, forcing you to find coverage elsewhere.

In addition to insurance company surcharges, the accumulation of points may also result in the Motor Vehicle Commission imposing surcharges of their own. For example, a violation for driving without a valid license (unlicensed driver) would result in a surcharge of $100 per year for the next three (3) years.

The accumulation of twelve (12) or more motor vehicle points will result in the suspension of your driving privileges for a specified term. Under New Jersey Statute 39:5-30, a municipal court judge has the authority to revoke your driving privileges for any willful violation of the motor vehicle code. For example, a municipal court judge may rely on this law to revoke driving privileges for someone convicted of speeding in excess of thirty (30) mph over the designated speed limit.

MUNICIPAL COURT

Driving While Intoxicated.

The operation of your vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other substances, which affect your driving ability, has serious consequences to you and is vigorously enforced by law enforcement and the courts.

A violation of this section of the Motor Vehicle Code has numerous, and often times long-term consequences if you are convicted for these type offenses. The consequences if found guilty may include: suspension of your driving privileges for a minimum of three (3) months; substantial court ordered fines; community service; court imposed alcohol counseling; Motor Vehicle Commission surcharges of $1000 per year for three (3) years; substantially higher auto insurance rates; and lastly, a possible jail term.

Driving While Intoxicated/Refusal to take a Breath Test.
Driving While License is Suspended.
Criminal Violations.

These charges include, but are not limited to, drug offenses, assault, shoplifting, harassment, and disorderly conduct. The consequences of these violations may result in fines, suspension of driving privileges, jail terms, and you having a criminal record.

CIVIL and CRIMINAL LITIGATION

INFORMATION COMING SOON!

JEFFREY L. WEINSTEIN

Mr. Weinstein has maintained a general law practice in Lambertville, New Jersey for the last ten years, with emphasis in Municipal Law. In addition to his private practice, Mr. Weinstein serves as the Public Defender for the Municipal Courts of Lambertville, Delaware, West Amwell, East Amwell, and the Joint Municipal Court serving Frenchtown, Alexandria, Holland, and Milford. Jeff has also served as Substitute Municipal Prosecutor for the Lambertville, West Amwell, and North Hunterdon Regional Municipal Courts.

Prior to establishing his current private practice, Mr. Weinstein performed commercial and Industrial real estate litigation for the firm of Berger and Bornstein in Morristown, New Jersey.

From 1988 thru 1992, Mr. Weinstein was Deputy Attorney General in the Appellate Section of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, with responsibility for all aspects of criminal appeals, from initial filing thru resolution.

Early in his law career, Mr. Weinstein served as Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Alexander Endy,

Civil Trial Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas, West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Mr. Weinstein graduated from Rider University, Magna Cum Laude, with a B.A. in Political

Science. He earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Temple University School of Law.

Mr. Weinstein also resides in Lambertville, New Jersey, along with his wife and two young children.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Living and working in Lambertville allows Jeffrey to actively involve himself in his community and its residents. Jeff is a founding member and legal counsel to Kehilat HaNahar Synagogue in nearby New Hope, Pennsylvania. He is the volunteer municipal court mediator in Lambertville, and legal counsel to the Lambertville Education Foundation.