If you are indicted and charged with certain crimes, you will be directed to appear in court on a specific date for your arraignment. Disregarding your court date can to an additional charge of failure to appear (FTA). Failure to honor your court date can amount to a...
Thomas Carroll Blauvelt Esq.
Thomas Carroll Blauvelt
East Brunswick Personal Injury Law Blog
I’ve been charged with harboring a fugitive. What do I do?
A long-lost childhood friend or cousin calls and asks if they can stay at your place for the weekend. You don’t hesitate to welcome them over, but then that very night, law enforcement comes knocking on your door. Through the loudspeaker, they call your guest out. You...
Can your roommate let the police in?
You know that you are not obligated to let the police into the house where you live. If they knock on the door and ask to come in, they are seeking consent, but you do not have to provide it. They cannot force entry, unless they have a warrant. Many officers who have...
How to establish fault in a car accident
A lot goes into determining fault after a car crash. However, while sometimes fault is easy to determine, especially if another driver rear-ends your car, other times it may not be easy. In such a case, if the other party doesn’t admit fault, you may have to go to...
3 tips that can help you handle winter driving
Winter weather forces many drivers to encounter dangerous road conditions. Regardless of how often you have traveled a road, ice, snow and slush can create serious dangers. Knowing what mistakes to avoid is a must in winter weather driving conditions. This will help...
Common injuries seen after vehicular collisions
The injuries you suffer in a car accident vary based on the cause and severity of the collision. More severe accidents can result in more severe injuries; however, this doesn’t mean that fender benders can’t cause serious injuries that require immediate treatment. To...
5 safety tips for traveling this holiday season
Many people travel to see friends and family members during the holiday season. The increase in traffic means that everyone on the roads needs to ensure they’re driving safely. There are several things that drivers and their passengers can do to get to their...
Exercise your rights at traffic stops
We've all been there. You're driving down the road, minding your own business, when a police car pulls up behind you out of nowhere with its lights flashing. You suddenly have the urge to explain yourself and proclaim your innocence. However, trying to talk your way...
A slip-and-fall could be more serious than you initially think
Although it will likely hurt when you slip and fall in a public place, you may try to downplay your injuries. Your instinct will likely be to brush yourself off and try to leave the area where you got hurt as quickly as possible. Many people assume that they would...
Can you lose your license if you don’t take a Breathalyzer?
Suppose a police officer pulls you over and suspects you’re under the influence of a substance. In that case, they may ask you to take a Breathalyzer. The results of a Breathalyzer indicate how much alcohol is in your blood, which tells the office if you’re over the...
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