Professional truck drivers spend a lot of time behind the wheel of their rig. Even though driving is what they do for a living, they can still become too fatigued to operate the semitruck safely. It’s imperative that these drivers get off the road when they begin to...
Year: 2021
Could you have a traumatic brain injury?
If you are involved in an auto accident, it is possible that you could suffer a traumatic brain injury. It’s easier than you think to have a brain injury caused by a collision. A sudden stop and whiplash could cause one, or the impact of your head against the steering...
Slapped with a New Jersey restraining order? Learn what it means!
Did you know that there are several types of restraining orders courts in New Jersey can issue? If you have been slapped with a restraining for your alleged role in domestic violence, it is vital to understand the type of order and its associated prohibitions. The...
Your own Breathalyzer test won’t get you out of a DWI
As you likely know, you can get a DWI charge if you are arrested with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. You can also get charged if you’re below this level, but other evidence of impairment is needed. With a high enough BAC, it can be assumed. ...
Dividing your finances when you’re splitting up: The first steps
You and your spouse have made the decision to divorce, and you’re doing your best to be fair to each other -- whether you hope to remain friends when it’s all over or are trying to preserve a working relationship for the sake of your children. Committing yourselves to...
Can you avoid a sobriety checkpoint?
A sobriety checkpoint has two goals. First off, officers want to find impaired drivers who go through. Secondly, they want the mere knowledge that a checkpoint may exist to keep people from driving under the influence. Under New Jersey law, it is legal for police...
Is it really against the law to refuse a breath test in New Jersey?
Knowing your rights is crucial during an encounter with law enforcement. Any police officer that you interact with while driving could issue a citation or even arrest you. If an officer thinks that you have recently consumed alcohol, they might try to question you...
Don’t let your IID cause a distracted driving crash
New Jersey law requires that just about anyone convicted of DUI or DWI have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in their vehicle to drive legally. How long it needs to remain installed will depend on the seriousness of the offense – namely the blood alcohol...
Car wrecks are a primary cause of spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic and can sometimes lead to permanent paralysis. While there are many causes of these injuries, car accidents are among the most prominent. People who have a spinal cord injury might not ever return to the quality of life they had...
Can alcohol be a defense against domestic violence charges?
Domestic violence is one of the most common violent offenses that occurs in New Jersey. There are arguably dozens of domestic violence incidents that occur for every one that someone reports to the police. Even when the police go out to a disturbance, they often don't...