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If they suspect them of drinking alcohol or using drugs before getting behind the wheel, law enforcement may stop motorists. Among other tactics they commonly use, the authorities may ask drivers to submit to chemical testing to determine their blood alcohol...
Every year, hundreds of pets left in hot cars in the United States die. While New Jersey law makes it illegal to leave a pet locked in a hot vehicle, it does not provide immunity to people who cause property damage while attempting to rescue a pet. What are the...
Penalties for possession of illicit drugs are typically steep. However, they can vary based on the type of drug and how potent it is. Different drugs may have attributes in common. The New Jersey State Police identifies drugs commonly abused in the state and explains...
If you are under the age of 21, you could face harsh consequences if charged with driving while intoxicated. Whether you are a young driver or a parent concerned about your child, you should realize that drunk driving laws for minors are especially strict in the state...
A DWI is a charge that may have a far-reaching ripple effect. A significant factor the police use to build a case against you is your behavior at the time of the stop. Law enforcement has a legal process to follow, or the case may not proceed very far. A basic...
Television programs, as you know, do not always accurately portray real-life situations. This is nowhere truer than in all the dramas based on the court system. Despite all the doctor programs on TV, few people believe they can diagnose or treat their own maladies....
Some traffic offenses like a DWI are very serious, and you know that it is important to contest them to keep your driver’s license and avoid other penalties. However, there are other traffic offenses like speeding that may not seem worth the effort to fight. Still, if...
A New Jersey DWI conviction may cause problems at home and work immediately upon sentencing. It can also follow you for several years, making many aspects of your life challenging. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission states that license suspension is typically...
In a word, NO. Taking a field sobriety test is not in your best interests. Why? Because you stand a good chance of failing it, even when you have no alcohol in your system. Besides, as Alcohol Problems and Solutions points out, these tests are strictly voluntary,...
Being wrongfully charged with a crime may feel difficult enough, but it becomes much worse when an eyewitness identifies you as the suspect. According to the Innocence Project, about 69% of all wrongful convictions overturned by DNA evidence occurred because of a...
