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- Why is drunk driving so dangerous?
Jul 24, 2022
Dozens of people are killed in drunk driving crashes every day in the U.S. For this reason, cracking down on drunk driving is one of the top priorities of law enforcement. The laws regarding drunk driving are not arbitrary. Being intoxicated has been scientifically shown to decrease an individual’s ability to drive safely. Outlined below are some of the more precise effects being intoxicated has on a person’s ability to navigate the roadways. Visual impairments...Read More - Understanding New Jersey’s “open container” law
Jul 7, 2022
When New Jersey residents head out to the beach, for an outdoor concert or a picnic over the summer, it’s common to bring along some beer, wine or other alcohol. However, it’s important to keep it outside the reach of anyone in the vehicle and sealed. It can be too tempting if you’re stuck in traffic or even if you get thirsty during your trip to break open a bottle or can and start imbibing...Read More - 3 financial consequences of a New Jersey drunk driving offense
Jun 23, 2022
Many people facing drunk driving charges in New Jersey feel embarrassed and want to minimize the exposure they have for the charges against them. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges could hurt their careers and their social lives. Staying out of court is often a top priority, especially for professionals who worry about their reputations. People think that if they try to fight their charges, their story will be more likely to make the news and...Read More - Know the responsibilities of having an IID before getting it
Jun 23, 2022
Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are important tools for helping people get back behind the wheel legally after a DWI. While having an IID in your vehicle may be embarrassing and inconvenient, it’s better than having to rely on other people for rides or risking further legal problems by driving without a valid license. Here in New Jersey, a person may be required to have an IID for up to a year to get their driver’s...Read More - Common causes of semitruck accidents
Jun 11, 2022
New Jersey residents know that driving in The Garden State can be nerve-wracking. Some would say that the roadways in New Jersey are accidents waiting to happen with all of their twists and turns, narrow lanes and extremely steep hills. Unfortunately, sharing these roads with all the semitrucks out there can make every trip dangerous. There are many factors that lead to truck accidents Truckers often find themselves trying to negotiate these dangerous roads while...Read More - How do I get my driver’s license back after the suspension?
May 24, 2022
The suspension of your driver’s license may seem like the end of the road, especially if you drive for a living. Even if driving is not your occupation, how are you supposed to get to work, drop and pick up kids from school or run errands if you cannot drive? The process of restoring a suspended driver’s license begins by understanding why you lost your driving rights in the first place. From a DUI conviction...Read More - Could mouthwash lead to a DUI arrest?
May 10, 2022
You often hear people who are arrested on DUI charges say that they are actually innocent and they weren’t drinking. Even those who claim they did have a few drinks may say they should have still been well below the legal limit in terms of blood alcohol concentration. They may say that something else influenced that test and gave them a higher reading. One thing that is blamed in some situations is mouthwash. If you...Read More - When can you change a Breathalyzer test result in N.J.?
Apr 27, 2022
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in New Jersey just as it is elsewhere. Even if you are a first-time offender, a conviction can attract serious penalties. In other words, if you are pulled over and charged with DWI, your life is likely to change in a number of ways. But, a positive Breathalyzer result is never the end of the road if you are charged with DWI. There are a number of...Read More - What happens if you violate a New Jersey restraining order?
Apr 21, 2022
The New Jersey courts issue restraining orders for a variety of reasons. When there is reason to believe allegations of abuse, stalking, domestic violence, or harassment, the courts may grant one individual a restraining order against another. The person subject to the restraining order must take careful steps to ensure that they understand the restrictions in the document and carefully comply with them. For example, there will likely be provisions about avoiding electronic communications and...Read More - Why doesn’t the brain heal completely?
Apr 15, 2022
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury, the doctors might have told you that you will not see complete healing. It doesn’t mean no healing will happen, but you may not get back to the way things were before that injury. The brain can’t completely recover. You may find this surprising. After all, if you get a cut, your skin regenerates and heals. If you break a bone, that bone can heal. What is it...Read More