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Unsafe Lane Change Traffic Tickets
Unsafe lane change is a common occurrence on New Jersey roadways, sometimes leading to accidents between vehicles or single car crashes where a driver accidentally hits something when crossing between lanes. Even if they do not get in an accident, they can still be in trouble. A police officer can stop a driver for changing... Read More»
Holiday Arrests in Hoboken and Jersey City
The late fall and early winter months mean that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s are on the way, and it’s time for holiday celebrations. Unfortunately, this also means that police in Hoboken, Jersey City, and elsewhere in New Jersey are also getting ready to make arrests. The truth is that law enforcement sees a significant... Read More»
The Importance of “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” in New Jersey DWI Prosecutions
Around holidays and on weekends, officers are busy policing drunk drivers when the number of DWI and DUI offenses increases. When they arrest and charge someone with driving under the influence in New Jersey, the state is required to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict the defendant of the DWI... Read More»
What Happens if You Tamper with or Fail to Install an Ignition Interlock Device in New Jersey
If you got arrested and were subsequently convicted of DWI in New Jersey or refusal to take a breathalyzer test, you are familiar with the ignition interlock device. But did you know that there is an additional criminal charge under NJ law that punishes people for failure to install an ignition interlock device in a... Read More»
Open Container of Alcohol in a Car in New Jersey: What You Face
Found with an Open Container of Liquor or Another Alcoholic Beverage in NJ? Although the days of Prohibition are long over and adults are allowed to enjoy alcoholic beverages in New Jersey and elsewhere, there are still laws that prevent people from having an open container of alcohol inside a motor vehicle. This applies to... Read More»
Top 7 Criminal & Motor Vehicle Charges Involving Alcohol in NJ
Alcohol is as popular as ever in New Jersey, with more and more people drinking socially during “happy hours,” at night, and on weekends. But one beer from the fridge, or one glass of wine at the bar or restaurant, can quickly turn into several drinks, and soon the drinker may be cognitively impaired. This... Read More»