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- Chemical breath tests fail for all kinds of reasons
Oct 15, 2024
Many people accused of drunk driving choose to plead guilty immediately. They assume that they have very little chance of successfully defending themselves. After all, chemical test results often seem like very compelling, authoritative evidence. Some drivers even begin questioning their own recollections after they fail a breath test. However, chemical testing isn’t as accurate as people believe. There are many reasons for breath tests to return false positives or artificially high results. What factors...Read More - What not to say on jail calls
Oct 2, 2024
Being arrested and locked in a jail cell can be disorienting and scary for anyone. It’s only natural to reach out to those you love for comfort, connection and support through the phone. There’s a catch, however: Those calls are not private. You will be warned early on that jail calls – unless they are to your attorney or meet another narrow exception – may be monitored and recorded. That makes it critically important to...Read More - What is the legal limit for a truck driver in New Jersey?
Sep 15, 2024
In New Jersey, most drivers have to abide by a legal limit of 0.08%. When a police officer gives the driver a breath test, their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) should be below this level. If it’s not, they can be arrested and the court can presume that they were impaired behind the wheel. But this isn’t true for commercial drivers. They have a lower legal limit of 0.04%. This is a significant difference that means...Read More - Are motorcycles more dangerous than cars?
Aug 29, 2024
Your first time riding a motorcycle, you likely feel very nervous and exposed. You are very conscious of how close you are to other traffic and how serious an accident would be. As you gain more experience, though, you may start to feel comfortable. Your skills will develop and you will become a safe rider. Does this mean that riding a motorcycle is not any more dangerous than riding in a car? The fatal accident...Read More - Why police can’t follow suspected drunk drivers into their garages
Aug 21, 2024
How far can law enforcement officers follow a person whom they suspect of driving while under the influence? Can they follow them to their home and into their garage? A New Jersey woman argued that when Sussex County police did that to her back in 2019, they violated her constitutional rights – specifically her Fourth Amendment protection against police entering her home without a warrant. Her first appeal of her DWI conviction was unsuccessful. This...Read More - What drivers should know about changes to state’s “Move Over” law
Aug 10, 2024
Unfortunately, too many drivers don’t slow down or get into another lane when they see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching or see them stopped on or near the road. They may be going too fast to avoid a stranded driver and those helping them on the side of the road. That’s why states, including New Jersey, have enacted “move over” laws. Recently, New Jersey amended its Move Over law. The law is intended to...Read More - What is assault in New Jersey?
Aug 2, 2024
If you’ve been accused of assault in New Jersey, you must understand exactly what that means in the eyes of the law. Many people are surprised by some of the elements of assault, which don’t necessarily line up with what they assumed. For instance, it is assault when someone recklessly injures another person or when they attempt to do so. It does not necessarily have to be successful to be illegal. Merely attempting to injure...Read More - How traumatic brain injuries change marital relationships
Jul 23, 2024
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen in falls, car accidents and all manner of other accidents – but the damage that’s done isn’t just physical. TBIs can permanently affect the personal relationships between the victim and their loved ones – which can even end up breaking up marriages and homes. Personality changes and physical dependence are both common with TBIs Survivors of traumatic brain injuries usually have to find a “new normal.” Between personality changes...Read More - You could still face marijuana charges in New Jersey
Jun 29, 2024
Like many other states, New Jersey has changed marijuana laws in recent years. Marijuana can now be sold legally for adult recreational use. It is no longer illegal simply to possess or use this drug within the state. That said, people will sometimes assume this means you can’t get arrested for any reason, as if there are no longer regulations surrounding marijuana. This is not true. There are still many regulations and reasons you could...Read More - What is the law’s definition of drug possession?
Jun 24, 2024
Drug possession is a criminal offense that can lead to significant penalties, depending on the substance a person is charged with possessing. This charge is typically associated with a smaller quantity of drugs than would be possessed by someone who is looking to sell substances unlawfully. A person who’s charged with drug possession should understand some basic information about their charges. At its core, drug possession means that a person had physical control over a...Read More