| How to File Complaint against NJ Municipal prosecutor What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania, matter pertains to New Jersey
Recently, I went to court in New Jersey for a traffic violation. I am a Pennsylvania resident, but I was under the impression that points to transfer over in accordance with the DLC. The prosecutor dropped my my 60 in a 35 to a 49 in a 35 in exchange for a higher fine. He said on record in front of the judge that I would receive points in Pennsylvania. The fine was substantially higher $250 or so (I ended up paying $430).
According to the Pennsylvania DMV, New Jersey reports violations to Pennsylvania, but for less serious offenses (speeding, etc) the Commonwealth does NOT assess points. I found this out after I went to court. I feel like this is an ethics violation, and I want to file a grievance with the state. It likely will get dismissed, but I still want to file the complaint. I feel as if I was coerced into paying a higher fine thinking that because of this I would take less of a points hit on my PA license when in reality I could have plead guilty to the initial charge and paid a smaller fine with no points.
My question is do I have a right to file a complaint and if so would it be with the State Bar Association or the NJ Judicial Conduct board? |