Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina

Re: Traffic Violation Laws

Good question and I don't know TN law. I know that

some surrounding states have never heard of PJC

so I generally avoid PJC route with out-of-state clients.

Try to plead to Operating a motor vehicle with improper equipment

, a non-moving violation under NCGS chapter 20. That statute

was intended to apply

to people who had broken mufflers etc. but has

become a great way to dispose of cases

so thatthe state gets a conviction of something

adnthe client gets convicted of something

that cannot hurt him. A non-moving conviction in NC

cannot be used by DMV for license points or by insurance companies in NC

to add surcharges under auto insurance. Generally, you will

pay the $86 court costs plus a fine of something,

expect $25 and up. You generally do not have to be present; a lawyer can handle it

without your presence. Exceptions include work zones, alcohol-involved

stops, special enforcement areas. Good luck and thank you for flying with us.