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- How can I Avoid a Drunk Driving Charge on Labor Day Weekend?
Aug 23, 2021
Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, and many people will celebrate the holiday with alcohol. This year, the What are the Penalties of Drunk Driving? New Jersey has very steep A fine of $250 to $400. Jail sentence of up to 30 days. Having to forfeit the driver’s license until an ignition interlock is installed. This lock stays on for three months. An auto insurance surcharge, which is $1,000 per year...Read More - What Should I Do if I am Pulled Over by the Police?
Aug 16, 2021
Every driver should know what to do if they get pulled over by a police officer. One of the most important steps to remember is to remain calm. There have been many instances where people have been wrongly accused or arrested because of a misunderstanding. Any interaction between a driver and police officer must be handled carefully and respectfully. As soon as the flashing police car lights can be spotted in the distance, it i...Read More - What is New Jersey’s Implied Consent Law Regarding Breathalyzer Tests?
Aug 2, 2021
Due to Drinking can result in increased confidence, but it impairs decision-making abilities. This is a main problem when it comes to deciding whether or not to take a breathalyzer test. There is the concept of implied consent, where a person has already consented to a lawful stop and sobriety test simply by the act of driving. Refusal can include silence, too few or too little breath samples, conditional refusal, or delay, like whe...Read More - Can I be Responsible for Drugs That are Not Mine?
Jul 26, 2021
Under If an individual is just a passenger in the car with drugs in the vehicle, then this is where the charges fall into the hands of the wrong person at the wrong time. Since there is a person in the vehicle when the police search it, the officer has someone to charge for the drug possession, despite the fact that the drugs are not physically on that person. It is important to kno...Read More - What is a Motion to Suppress Evidence?
Jul 19, 2021
One of the most used criminal defense strategies is to try to get evidence against a client removed from consideration. This is commonly referred to as making a motion to suppress evidence. If the motion is successful, the evidence cannot be used against a defendant. Sometimes, this leads to the case being permanently dropped, especially if all pieces of evidence are thrown out. When a dismissal of evidence leads to the end of a case...Read More - What is the Expungement Process?
Jul 12, 2021
The If an individual is seeking to expunge their record, they must be aware of their charges in full detail. Following that, the date and location must be known when a plea is presented. It is also vital that the individuals knows whether their offense resulted in the following: arrest only, conviction, or deferred disposition. A deferred disposition could be pretrial intervention, a conditional discharge, or a conditional dismissal. Every offense must be liste...Read More - How will Self-Driving Cars Affect Drunk Driving Laws?
Jul 5, 2021
One of the most common causes of car accidents is drunk driving. In the case of self-driving cars, is it possible for the driver to be charged with It is important that all drivers know the differences between the levels of autonomy: Level 0: Level 1: Level 2: Level 3: Level 4: Level 5: Currently, Levels 2 and 3 of autonomy will be subject to the standard DUI laws due to the fact tha...Read More - What is Entrapment?
Jun 28, 2021
When an individual commits a crime due to the urging of a government agent or entity, a case of entrapment might have occurred. The aim of entrapment is to gain control of the individual, either through imprisonment or to force cooperation in an unrelated criminal investigation. Entrapment occurs when law enforcement or other governmental agents devise a scheme to encourage an otherwise innocent person to commit a crime. The entire purpose is to prosecute tha...Read More - What are Common Distracted Driving Defenses?
Jun 22, 2021
Many people find it necessary to multitask to keep up with the fast pace of modern-day living. Multitasking while driving is common, but it is also extremely dangerous and illegal. Distracted driving has become a major problem in the United States and seemingly gets worse each day. According to a study by the Each state enforces their own distracted driving laws, but they are all quite similar. Distracted driving is classified as any activit...Read More - Can I Get a Drunk Driving Charge for Sleeping in a Parked Car?
Jun 8, 2021
In New Jersey, a person can acquire a While sleeping in one’s car is not an offense by itself, if the driver has a Driving While Intoxicated is Determined on a Case-by-Case Basis Whether or not a driver was considered to be operating a vehicle will be determined in a case-by-case basis. Therefore, if the intoxicated driver is discovery by the police to be sleeping on the side of the highway, there i...Read More
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