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- How does New Jersey punish drivers who race on the highways?
Dec 8, 2021
It can be frustrating to have a vehicle capable of extreme speed while constantly subject to speed limits. Occasionally, you may want to open your vehicle up and see how fast it can go or how well you can manage it at higher speeds. Whether you planned ahead of time to race with a friend or encountered another driver who revved their engine to invite you to race, you can face a citation for racing...Read More - Holidays enhance the risk of drunk-driving charges
Nov 24, 2021
If you are like most Americans celebrating Thanksgiving this week, the annual gathering of family and friends both near and far marks the beginning of the winter holiday season. However, this heady time of year is rife with occasions to overindulge when drinking alcoholic beverages. But the problem is not merely that people are drinking. It’s that they are drinking and miscalculating that they can drive home safely after a day or night of revelry...Read More - Defend yourself against a third-offense DWI
Nov 10, 2021
People make mistakes. If this is not the first time that you’ve faced a DWI, though, you shouldn’t make the mistake of not protecting and defending yourself. New Jersey takes third-offense DWIs very seriously. You will likely not be able to expunge or remove a DWI from your record, and a third offense could lead to significant financial, social and administrative penalties. What are the penalties for a third-offense DWI? New Jersey penalizes a third-offense...Read More - How are drunk driving rules different for commercial drivers?
Oct 26, 2021
Drunk driving is a common criminal offense in New Jersey. Anyone from a teenager leaving a party to a bus driver is at risk of impaired driving allegations if they get behind the wheel after having something to drink. People face different standards for their driving and penalties vary if they get caught driving after having too much to drink. Those with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to strict regulations regarding their driving...Read More - What you need to know if faced with a final restraining order
Oct 24, 2021
When someone requests a restraining order against a person whom they’ve accused of domestic violence, the court will typically issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the alleged perpetrator on behalf of the alleged victim. This is often done immediately after an altercation or other incident with a current or former spouse, significant other, roommate or another family member. If a TRO is issued by the court, both parties will need to return for a...Read More - Creating a defense against drug possession in New Jersey
Oct 13, 2021
Although the nation continues relaxing its stance against possessing certain substances, you can still face trouble if you are caught with drugs. For example, it is no longer illegal to have and consume marijuana in New Jersey. However, residents must still follow the laws governing cannabis. Under state law, adults may now possess and consume up to six ounces of weed or 17 grams of hashish without suffering criminal penalties. Harder drugs like heroin, cocaine...Read More - Distinctions between reckless and careless driving in New Jersey
Sep 29, 2021
There are numerous driving offenses that can potentially be lodged against New Jersey road users. Two frequent offenses are reckless and careless driving. Often, there can be confusion over the difference between these two offenses. However, the consequences of being charged with one crime or the other are gravely different. Reckless driving is considered a more serious offense that brings more severe punishments. As a result, it is important to try and distinguish between the...Read More - How a domestic violence conviction can affect you long after your case ends
Sep 16, 2021
Domestic violence can be either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the nature of the offense here in New Jersey. Many defendants make the mistake of assuming that the deprivation of rights that occurs if they are convicted of felony domestic violence won’t be the same if they’re found guilty of the misdemeanor version of this crime. That’s not the case, though. Anyone convicted of domestic violence, regardless of whether they were misdemeanor or felony...Read More - Drowsy truckers are sometimes deadly drivers
Sep 2, 2021
Professional truck drivers spend a lot of time behind the wheel of their rig. Even though driving is what they do for a living, they can still become too fatigued to operate the semitruck safely. It’s imperative that these drivers get off the road when they begin to feel drowsy. The issue with this is that trucking companies sometimes set unrealistic deadlines for the truckers. This encourages them to try to drive despite their fatigue...Read More - Could you have a traumatic brain injury?
Aug 26, 2021
If you are involved in an auto accident, it is possible that you could suffer a traumatic brain injury. It’s easier than you think to have a brain injury caused by a collision. A sudden stop and whiplash could cause one, or the impact of your head against the steering column could cause damage. Even a sudden impact against an airbag could lead to bleeding on the brain, skull fractures and other injuries. Brain injuries...Read More