constitutionalUnited States · New Jersey (Statewide)Difficulty: Hard
Excessive Fines Challenge
Under the Eighth Amendment and NJ Constitution, excessive fines may be challenged, particularly when late fees and penalties far exceed the original fine amount.
Legal basis
U.S. Constitution 8th Amendment; NJ Constitution Art. I, Par. 12
Sample appeal wording
I am challenging the total amount of $[TOTAL] assessed for Citation #[TICKET#]. The original fine was $[ORIGINAL] but late fees and penalties have increased this to an amount that constitutes an excessive fine in violation of the Eighth Amendment and NJ Constitution Art. I, Par. 12. I request the court reduce this amount to a reasonable level consistent with constitutional protections against excessive fines.
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- U.S. Constitution 8th Amendment
- NJ Constitution Art. I, Par. 12
- Timbs v. Indiana