You may have heard recently that Tiger Woods pled guilty to reckless driving and entered into a diversion program for his arrest on May 29, in which he was found passed out in his car with prescription drugs and marijuana in his system. While he had consumed no...
Year: 2017
New Jersey can – and will – try children as adults in certain circumstances
If you are under 18, you are considered a juvenile. Unless you are not. In New Jersey, children 15 and older can be tried as adults in certain circumstances. Legislation passed in 2015 allows prosecutors to request minors be tried as adults in cases involving certain...
Charged with a DUI? Here are the penalties you could face.
You know it is against the law to drive drunk so when you go out partying, you usually designate one of your friends to be the driver. You probably also have an uber or lyft app on your phone, just in case things get crazy. Then there's the occasion when you don't...
Cell phones and driving: The laws in New Jersey
For most of us, driving is a part of our daily lives. So is texting, talking on the phone and checking our social media profiles. Keeping these two things - driving and cell phone use - separate is a challenge. Even the safest driver checks a text message while behind...
Breath tests aren’t always reliable
Many people wrongly believe that breath tests are the be-all and end-all when determining whether a person is intoxicated. But, the truth is, breath tests are not always reliable indicators of whether someone is too drunk to drive. Having a breath test return a false...
Shielding your teen from the dangers of underage drinking
Underage drinking is a rampant problem nationwide. Approximately one in five teens consumes alcohol, and one in seven struggles with binge drinking, according to the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. In New Jersey, those numbers are even starker:...
Drunk driving could result in deportation
A drunk driving arrest can be incredibly stressful for anyone. Your driving privileges, reputation and potentially your employment are all on the line. For an undocumented immigrant, however, a DUI charge could also mean being deported - especially in light of the...
What to do – and not to do – if you get pulled over
The majority of traffic stops start off as routine events. Sadly, they can become tragic in short order. Following several incidents where police officers killed motorists or vice versa, more legislators are working to train drivers how to respond to being pulled...
Know the law: Can I refuse a breathalyzer test?
It's a pretty common question. You may have even talked to your friends about it at the bar. Can you refuse to take a breathalyzer test? If you're looking for a way to avoid a potential DUI, it may be a question on your mind. In New Jersey, the answer is clear. New...
Keeping teen drivers safe – and on the right side of the law
It's a milestone for teens - and the start of many sleepless nights for parents. Your son or daughter has just gotten their driver's license. Raising a safe, responsible driver is one of your highest priorities. Traffic violations can not only put your teen's life at...